Somerset Blog

February 2012

• The Somerset Tourism Association lands sponsorship deal with the first food operator in the county.

  The Somerset Tourism Association lands sponsorship deal with the first  food operator in the county.

  The Somerset Tourism association, with its lead brand Visit Somerset, is delighted to welcome on board its first major food sponsor ‘Capricorn®  Somerset Goat Cheese...

• Vice Chairman update 21st February UKinbound and Visit Somerset alliance is formed

  A really constructive meeting was had yesterday between Visit Somerset and UK inbound (the official representation for all inbound tourism in the UK)

  UKinbound is a trade association which represents the interests of the UK's inbound tourism sector.

  It now has...

• More fascinating history soon to be brought to life in Somerset

  Hestercombe House is about to give away its wonderful historic secrets. Read more as another part of Somerset unleashes its wonderful past to potential tourists visiting our great County. 

  http://www.thisissomerset.co...

• Are there ghosts on Clevedon pier?

  Check this latest spooky story out, are there really ghosts on the pier in Clevedon?

  http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/ghost-Clevedon-Pier-caught-camera-student/story-15245762-detail/story.html

• Check out 'Noahs Ark Zoo farm' 2012 activities page

                        'Noah's Ark Zoo Farm'

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• Wedding of another famous TV face in Well'sSomerset

  What a beautiful day for a (white) wedding! Kris Marshall ties the knot in romantic snow-filled ceremony

  Couple looked unfazed by wintery conditions as they married in Wells at the Swan Hotel during the snow !

  See the Full Story:

  http://www.dailymail.co...

• Latest News on the Swans of Wells PR Launch 13th February

  First it was the 'Lions of Bath' and then the 'Pigs of Bath' and 'Gorilla's of Bristol'. Now the PR company behind these great attractions are launching a project in Wells called 'The Swans of Wells'.

  Present this morning at the PR launch were...

• The Bishop's Palace in Wells is re-opened !

  The Bishop's Palace re-opened today! Café is buzzing and people are enjoying the gardens, with explorer backpacks and lovely new tickets with maps inside! Open until 4pm - see new website for more info http:// www.bishopspalace.org.uk/

• Noahs Ark Zoo news

  Piglet found on golf course given a home at Noah's Ark Zoo 

  http://bit.ly/xXr5qe

• A giant flock of sixty, decorated swan sculptures will be displayed in public locations in and around Wells

  http://www.wellspeople.co.uk/Wells-graced-foot-Swans/story-15215187-detail/story.html

  A giant flock of sixty, decorated swan sculptures will be displayed in public locations in and around Wells from June to September this year in a free contemporary public art event to celebrate...

• PET LOVERS THIS VALENTINE ‘S DAY – CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT STON EASTON PARK nr BATH

  STON EASTON PARK HOTEL IN SOMERSET  

  FOR  PET LOVERS THIS VALENTINE ‘S DAY – CELEBRATE IN STYLE AT STON EASTON PARK nr BATH

  For lovers of good food and country house escapes STON EASTON PARK has teamed  up...

• New Chartered Institute of marketing Ambassador role for Visit Somerset Vice chair

  John Turner the Vice Chairman of Visit Somerset is becoming the Chartered Institute of Marketing's ambassador for Tourism and Leisure in the South West .

  Bob Smart Chairman has said;   

  ‘John Turner, who is our Vice Chairman at the Somerset Tourism...

• Your personal invitation to the International conference

  Your personal invitation to the International conference in Dunster on the 13th April 2012

  Download invitation as PDF

• Leading Law firm becomes first sponsor of Visit Somerset

  Visit Somerset strikes deal with first major private sector sponsor

  The team at Visit Somerset are delighted to announce the first major private sector sponsorship deal with Solicitors firm Clarke Wilmott LLP in Taunton. 

  This marks a milestone in the...

• UK INBOUND CONFERENCE NEWS

  John Turner - the Vice Chairman of the 'Somerset Tourism Association' - was present at the ‘UK Inbound’ conference last week, which was held at the 'Europa hotel' in Belfast. This is the same hotel where the ‘Good Friday agreement’ was created and where...

January 2012

• Visit Somerset and First Great Western are to work jointly in driving Value added ‘staycation’ offers to Somerset with the Somerset Explorer.

  On Tuesday last week final plans were put in place with the Somerset Tourism Association and its lead brand Visit Somerset. First Great Western and First Solutions are offering what is thought to be the first all-inclusive package deal, by train and coach in association with the county.

  At...

• John Turner the Vice chairman of the 'Somerset Tourism Association' and lead brand 'Visit Somerset' interviewed on BBC Somerset

  John Turner the Vice chairman of the 'Somerset Tourism Association' and lead brand 'Visit Somerset' interviewed on BBC Somerset this morning 06/01/2012 in relation to the forthcoming movie 'Glastonbury Isle of Light'.

  To listen to the interview please click...

• Hollywood heads to Somerset for 'major motion picture' to be set in Glastonbury

  http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Hollywood-heads-Somerset-major-motion-picture-set/story-14302950-detail/story.html

• ‘Somerset Tourism Association’ to officially support ‘Galatia Films’ in the development and production ‘Glastonbury Isle of Light’.

  John Turner the Vice chairman of the 'Somerset Tourism Association' and lead brand 'Visit Somerset' has said;

  “I think that the ‘Somerset Tourism Association', with its lead brand ‘Visit Somerset’, has a duty to make sure that it is looking for...

December 2011

• Christmas in Somerset: Top ten things to do in Somerset this Christmas

  If you want to explore a city, walk in the countryside or paddle in the sea, Somerset has got it all.

  Plus it is home to the world famous natural wonders of Chedder Gorge and Wookey Hole and not forgetting the internationally acclaimed Glastonbury Festival.

  The festival’s...

September 2011

• Sporting chance for Somerset in Chinese tourism market

  A delegation of Chinese tourism and leisure managers has completed another visit to Somerset aimed at establishing a new holiday market for the county.

  The party of seven included senior executives from China Holidays, the Jinan National Fitness Centre and the city’s Municipal Sports...

• ‘Strictly Come Digging’... Ann Widdecombe starts excavation at the launch of Europe’s biggest Elephant sanctuary

  Former Conservative MP and television personality the Rt. Hon. Ann Widdecombe visited Bristol today (Thursday 1st September) to help launch the development of Europe’s largest elephant sanctuary at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall.

  Ms Widdecombe said it was a “huge...

August 2011

• Familiarisation tour helps harness more tourism spend for Somerset

  In a bid to harness more of the £16.7 billion spent by the millions of overseas visitors who come to the UK each year bringing even more of that spending power to the West Country, transport operator First, in partnership with the Somerset Tourism Association - one of the first private...