Shepton Mallet, Somerset, Tuesday 28th November 2023 - Cove Group, have today announced the closure of Shepton Mallet Prison. The closure comes, not as a result of financial difficulty, but following the breakdown between the relationship with the prison operators, Cove Group, and the prison owners, City & Country.

Mendip awarded Green Tourism Award and receive decarbonisation funding

Blockbuster exhibition Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre will open at Victoria Art Gallery in Bath next spring, organisers have announced today (24/11/23) on the 159th anniversary of the artist’s birth. Artwork featuring Montmartre, cancan dancers, the ‘Chat Noir’, and characters from the Moulin Rouge will transport visitors to turn of the 20th century Paris in this vibrant exhibition.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a Zoo and conservation charity based in North Somerset, is getting in the festive swing as hundreds of wonky Christmas trees arrive on site for sale in its farm shop.

Festivities Unfold as The Grinch and Santa Claus Escape Santa's Grotto on Weston's Grand Pier supermarket in Weston-super-Mare.

Today, [Wednesday 22 November] all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales are becoming National Landscapes, including the Mendip Hills. The new name reflects their national importance; the vital contribution they make to protect the nation from the threats of climate change, nature depletion and the wellbeing crisis, whilst also creating greater understanding and awareness for the work that they do.

Fleet Air Arm Museum launch discount scheme for local residents to enjoy what’s on their doorstep 30%* off all tickets will give savings year-round and unlimited visits to one of the region’s biggest visitor attractions This huge discount is now available to locals with BA, TA, DT & SP postcodes, running through to 09 February 2024

This year Father Christmas’ four-legged helpers are being celebrated at the National Trust’s Montacute House with a Christmas reindeer round-up over the festive season. Hidden around the house and garden, visitors can discover nine specially designed reindeer – you can have a boogie with Dancer or maybe fall in love with Cupid.

Weston-super-Mares Grand Pier will glow with purple light on 16th November, World Pancreatic Cancer Day, as part of the annual Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer campaign.

Mendip to focus on improving access to all. Mendip Activity Centre has begun construction on accessible archery and air rifle ranges, an accessible viewing platform for their tobogganing slope and a group picnic area.