Things to do in Somerset, events & lifestyle

The Somerset Life Food and Drink Awards 2018 presentation night, held at Somerset Cricket Club in Taunton (c) Andrew Higgins/TWM

Climbing the hill near Bossington (c) Chris Spracklen

Village Life: Chilcompton

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The fast flowing river has been integral to the village's prosperity

In our special series Andrea Cowan takes a look at village life in Somerset. This time she visits Chilcompton

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Discovering the many delights Clevedon has to offer

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Words: Laurence McJannet

The pier, opened in 1869, is the only operating Grade I listed seaside pier in the UK (c) Clevedon Pier/Craig Auckland

Clevedon's splendid Victorian pier is celebrating its 150th anniversary, but it's not the only attraction in town, discovers Laurence McJannet

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Interview with 'The History Guy', Dan Snow

Tue, 10:04 Words: Bernard Bale

Dan is a big fan of Somerset and its history

While some television presenters are precious about their names, there is one who is quite happy to be simply known as 'The History Guy'

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Interview with electric pop pioneer, Howard Jones

Friday, May 24, 2019 Words: Catherine Courtenay

Howard Jones is about to release a new album, Transform

Howard Jones talks to Catherine Courtenay about living in Somerset, Buddhism - and his new album

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Walking in Exmoor: Wildlife, Wales and welcoming inns

Monday, July 1, 2019

The lake near Rowdon Farm is home to many water birds – we saw a Little Grebe. The distant Quantocks make a beautiful backdrop

Two delightful villages on the edge of Exmoor offer a warm welcome to walkers, as Simone Stanbrook-Byrne discovers

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7 scenic coastal walks to try in Somerset (with cafes on the way)

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Elizabeth Hartland

Glenthorne beach (c) Nigel Stone / Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Somerset is home to some of the country's most breathtaking coastlines, and the landscape is a simply stunning place to enjoy a ramble. We pick seven stretches of coastline ideal for a walk (and the charming cafes to stop off at on the way)

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Recipes

Recipe by chef Josh Eggleton: Cider Glazed Ham

Monday, November 19, 2018

Josh Eggleton, winner of 'Chef of the Year' at the Somerset Life Food & Drink Awards 2018, gives us an exclusive recipe for his Cider Glazed Ham

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Recipe by chef Josh Eggleton: Pear & Ginger Chutney

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Josh Eggleton, winner of 'Chef of the Year' at the Somerset Life Food & Drink Awards 2018, gives us an exclusive recipe for his Pear & Ginger Chutney

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Interiors

Through the keyhole of a Georgian townhouse in Bath

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Photos: Luke Sheppard

A Georgian townhouse which is for sale in Bath boasts an outstanding garden, one which has taken its owners two decades to perfect

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Food & Drink Awards

Click here to find out about the 2019 Somerset Life Food and Drink Awards

Events

5 things to do in Somerset this weekend

Mon, 15:25 Elizabeth Hartland

Have some cheeky fun with the Calendar Girls (c) John Swannell

The weekend is fast approaching and for those still deciding how to spend their Friday through to Sunday, we pick 5 of the best ways to spend your weekend in Somerset

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What's on this month in Somerset

Monday, July 1, 2019 Laurence McJannet

Max Calaf Seve will appear at the Whirligig festival in Weston (c) CJMA Photography

Here's Somerset Life's top picks for shows, exhibitions and events in July

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Restaurants

Review: Langford Fivehead

Thursday, June 27, 2019 Words: Catherine Courtenay

A 15th century house in the Somerset countryside offers timeless relaxation and sensational food, discovers Catherine Courtenay

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Interview: Richard Buckley, owner & head chef of Acorn in Bath

Monday, June 17, 2019 Words: Catherine Courtenay

The chef behind the most acclaimed vegan restaurant in the country, is gently sowing the seeds of a culinary revolution, discovers Catherine Courtenay

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