Somerset

Properties and events in Somerset

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Memory Café – Taunton 1950s to Now at Somerset Heritage Centre

Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6SF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Share your memories of Taunton in the 20th century at Somerset Heritage Centre, be reminded with photographs and documents relating to the town, and enjoy a cup of tea.

Chard Carnival Street Fayre

Holyrood Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2AH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Chard Carnival Street Fayre will stretch the length of Holyrood Street with over 60 stalls selling lots of local produce and gifts and Entertainment, there will also be lots of information stalls and access to the historic walks from the museum.

Taunton Brewhouse - The history and a bit of behind the scenes

Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL
In person
Pre-booking not required

This year Taunton Brewhouse celebrates 10 years since reopening under the management of Taunton Theatre Association You may think you know lots about us, but come along to find out about the history of our building and visit behind the scenes

Taunton Masonic Hall

20 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us at Taunton Masonic Hall Open Day.

Dawe's Twineworks

Dawe's Twineworks, 94A High Street, West Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA229AU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker, celebrates the former flax and hemp industries of south Somerset and west Dorset which flourished in the age of sail. It is now the only surviving Victorian Twineworks in the UK - and it works.

Pilton Tithe Barn

The Abbey Barn, Cumhill, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

An early 14th century barn which has been repaired and roofed in traditional green oak carpentry.

Montacute House

Montacute House - National Trust, National Trust, Montacute House, The Stables, Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XP
In person
Pre-booking not required

A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone & surrounding garden and parkland. The upper floors of the house will remain closed for 2024 there is plenty to see on the ground floor.

Carhampton Church Tower

St John the Baptist Church, Main Road, Carhampton, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6NT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Climb the spiral staircase up the church tower to see where ringing takes place, the bells and the extensive views from the top.

Huntspill Hub Heritage Centre and Classic Car Show

Church Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3RN
In person
Pre-booking not required

On Saturday 14th September, St. Peter & All Hallows Church, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset will be hosting, with the annual village Classic Car Show, an insight into the history and heritage of the Church and the local village. Teas & talks!

Somerset Brick and Tile Museum Heritage Open Day

East Quay, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4DB
In person
Pre-booking required

Visit the last bottle brick kiln in Somerset and enjoy a guided tour around the museum followed by a tile making demonstration.

City of Wells Almshouses

City of Wells Almshouses, Bubwith almshouses Off Priest Row, Wells BA52QE, And Llewellyns almshouses Priest Row WElls BA52PZ, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Medieval almshouses with stunning gardens, a working chapel and the original Guild Hall of the city. Delicious home-baked refreshments and light lunches served all day and live music between 1400 and 1500. Free Trishaw rides into Wells available