June 2025

Discover the beauty of the Mendip Hills on a 2-hour guided walk through the stunning 250-acre Mendip Activity Centre site

Wells Cathedral has one of the few chained libraries in Britain. It is especially attractive as it is still in its original location built in the 1450s, although the current bookshelves and chains are 17th Century. Our Chained Library houses books published before 1800 which were collected by the canons in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, reflecting their wide-ranging intellectual interests.

Step beyond the visitor rope and discover spaces you haven't seen before with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.

Take the heritage service from Bishops Lydeard at 12:25 and meander through the Quantock Hills and along the coast behind a heritage locomotive taking in the breath-taking scenery whilst enjoying your fish and chips.

An exhibition marking the 340th anniversary of the Monmouth Rebellion that will explore its tragic consequences.

Join the team on the footplate and live the childhood dream! Shovel coal into the firebox, blow the whistle, open the regulator and feel the power!

Whatever the occasion may be – a special anniversary or birthday celebration, a cosy dinner for two, or a Sunday lunch out – we are sure you will find dining on the Quantock Belle a delightful and memorable experience.

The Bronze stage course is carried out over two days and has theoretical and practical elements. Numbers are limited to a maximum of six participants to ensure you get the full experience from your course.

Watch the Somerset Coast and Quantock Hills roll by as you tuck in to a delicious afternoon tea provided by our Quantock Belle Chef, Sam le Roux.

Nicolas Party presents his paintings and a new large-scale site-specific mural at the Holburne.