Events

Thursday, 18th March to Wednesday, 15th September

Dunster Castle Seige and Surrender Tours

An insightful experience of how sieges were carried out during the Civil War, plus demonstrations of life of a solider during these hard times of English history.

Various dates from March to September - please see website for details.

Normal admission applies - see www.nationaltrust.org.uk - plus Adult £3.50, Child £2.
Advance booking recommended.

* Ancient castle with fine interiors and subtropical gardens
* Romantic castle with turrets and towers
* Remodelled in the 19th century, but an important fortress for over 1,000 years
* Dramatic hilltop location with sweeping views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel
* Terraced gardens with sub-tropical plants
* Home to the National Collection of strawberry trees

Explore the Medieval village with its cobbled streets, ancient buildings, watermill and dovecote and take a walk in Exmoor National Park.

Visitor Services Manager, 01643 821314, dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Saturday, 17th July to Saturday, 11th September

Glove Affair

An exhibition of glove-related art - garments, hangings, sculptures, animatronics and writings all on the theme of gloves and their symbolism in history, art, literature and romance.

A South West Textiles Group Touring Exhibition running from 17 July to 11 September at the Somerset Rural Life Museum.

Further information on 01458 831197

Monday, 6th September

Christmas Craft Fair
at The Walled Gardens of Cannington

Come and have a look at the Christmas Craft Fair with hand-made gifts, Christmas wreaths and Cannington-grown poinsettias. Chocolate Santa hunt and children's workshops. Floristry exhibition. Delicious soups and warm mince pies in the tea rooms.

Please contact 01278 655042 or email walledgardens@bridgwater.ac.uk

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Thursday, 9th September to Sunday, 12th September

Porlock Arts Festival

2010 will be the 8th annual Arts Festival. Set amongst the stunning scenery of the Exmoor coast, this picturesque village provides the perfect setting for such an event and provides a marvellous programme of varied and quality entertainment.

Porlock Arts Festival
Porlock
TA24 8QD
Tel: 01643 863150
Email: PorlockCI@somerset.gov.uk

Saturday, 18th September to Sunday, 19th September

The Annual Railway "Rev Up"
at Railway Inn

A weekend of fun for all the family
To Include a display of vintage vehicles in the Pub Gardens, to raise funds for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
(Last year we raised an amazing £2755)

Entry forms available from the Pub From February 2010.

Monday, 20th September to Sunday, 26th September

Seed Collecting Week
at The Walled Gardens of Cannington

The Walled Gardens of Cannington

Come along to the Walled Gardens and collect your favourite seeds to plant in your own garden.

Please contact 01278 655042 or
email walledgardens@bridgwater.ac.uk

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Friday, 24th September

Ladies Night

Friday 24th September Ladies Night 6pm – 11pm. Variety of treatments for £5, stands selling jewellery etc, entertainment, arrival drink and buffet, £3 entry donated to the ‘Diabetes UK' campaign. Come and join us for this special evening pamper and relax in our beautiful house and grounds.

Woodlands Castle
Ruishton
Taunton
Somerset
TA3 5LU
Tel: 01823 444955
Email: info@woodlandscastle.co.uk
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Wednesday, 29th September to Saturday, 2nd October

Bridgwater Fair

Traditional Fair dating back to 1249 and has been held on the Fairfield, West Street since 1404. Now with one of the largest funfairs in the south west with many new and exciting rides plus many stalls on West Street Market.


Open daily 10.00am until late.

St Matthews Field
West Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 7HU
Tel: 01278 436438

Friday, 1st October to Sunday, 10th October

Exmoor Food Festival

A diverse selection of foodie events set in the stunning scenerey of Exmoor.

Local food, wine and beer direct from the producers or enjoyed in one of the many restaurants taking part in the event.

Look out for some unusual events for 2010 -
perhaps a Landrover safari to see the Red Deer and Exmoor ponies, followed by a delicious homemade lunch or cream tea
or breakfast at Wheddon Cross before walking to Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, and partake of the stunning views across the moor and the channel to Wales.

Exmoor Food Festival
West Somerset & North Devon

Email: jhomewood@westsomerset.gov.uk
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