Things to do

Explore our magnificent collection based on the Clark family and their 200-year-old global shoemaking business. With over 100,000 objects, we are open to the public for research, enquiries, tours, and events. We are building a museum that will inspire the world with the family and community stories behind Clarks shoes, opening by 2025.

We have an organic garden that’s open to visitors. It’s six and a half acres of ornamental and edible plants in a seasonal patchwork that we’ve been constantly evolving since we started more than 18 years ago.

Taunton School is a co-educational independent school serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The campus also includes Taunton School International and Taunton School International Middle School for overseas students; Taunton Preparatory School (aged 7 to 13); Taunton Pre-Prep School (aged 4 to 7); and Taunton Nursery (aged 0 to 4).

Spice up your Northmoor Gin this Halloween, Trick (Ginger Ale) or Treat (Mandarin Mixer)

Thirty years ago Godfrey Jameson, a gardener from Christchurch, New Zealand was struggling with some hard to remove weeds.

The Loft Café at Wells Cathedral boasts views of the magnificent West Front of Wells Cathedral and over the tranquil moat of the Bishop’s Palace. Located on the first floor, it can be reached by a set of stairs or by lift.

Downside Abbey is a Roman Catholic monastery, and is home to a community of Benedictine monks. The Abbey Church is a Minor Basilica and is dedicated to Saint Gregory the Great; it was described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "the most splendid demonstrat

Offering an exhilarating Pandora’s box of unique cultural experiences in jaw-droppingly picturesque surroundings, Marston Park has a lively programme of creative workshops, wellbeing sessions and musical performances, as well as a late night lakeside bar and food truck serving delicious hyper seasonal food.

Street art is enjoying its moment in the spotlight with the Banksy effect still being felt in Weston-super-Mare – and local talent is blossoming.

The Cellarhand is an independent wine merchant specialising in wines and spirits from small producers around the world. We offer a wide selection of conventional, organic, biodynamic, natural and vegan wines. We are passionate about great tasting wine and spirits, created by artisan producers from around the world.