As part of our Buy Somerset Strategy we are featuring different small producers in the county. Here is some back ground to Somerset Lavender and their wonderful Lavender product.

The Clifton Suspension Bridge has launched a Crowdfunding campaign as part of the Museums Association's #SupportOurMuseums initiative.

Plans are well underway at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells to bring some festive cheer to the area with their ‘Christmas at the Palace’ event.

The Queensberry hotel in Bath is the epitome of a well-run, independent hotel where the owners are at the heart of the business.

Sheppy's House of Cider has launched a new click and collect service so local residents can still enjoy Somerset's finest cider from home. Available now from the Sheppy's website, a whole host of new regional delights have been added to the online shop, including a new deli range featuring locally produced food to complement Sheppy's award-winning ciders.

Nocturnal Nightlights, Window Wanderland East and North Taunton 21 November – 6 December 2020 6-9pm Welcome to East and North Taunton’s festival of light taking place this winter - Nocturnal Nightlights, Window Wanderland

WE’RE OPEN for Food, Drink and Treats. Concerned about visiting busy supermarkets, why not support independent retail stores instead. You’ll find a huge variety of delicious every day essentials as well as those much needed treats in our Great House. Don’t forget to visit our Garden Nursery and Gardens whilst you’re here… Free entry for NHS employees.

THE NEWT IN SOMERSET HERE TO NOURISH AND INSPIRE THROUGHOUT LOCKDOWN With fresh air and open spaces more important than ever, The Newt gardens & Farm Shop will remain open to locals, with takeaway treats from the Cyder Bar  The Mobile Newt home delivery service will bring healthy Somerset treats to those locked-down across the UK, with brand new timed delivery slots for added convenience

During these unusual times Somerset Farmers’ Markets plan to continue to bring you the very best food and drink, courtesy of the dedicated local farmers and producers of our County. With the Government’s new Stay at Home Order in place from Thursday 5th November, we can continue to operate as food is classified as essential. Earlier this year, we communicated our responsibilities and expectations to our customers; these set out how we are abiding by the Government’s Covid Secure guidelines in order to make our markets safe places to visit.

Bristol Airport has announced plans to bring forward the construction of a new multi-million-pound Public Transport Interchange (PTI) facility.