Medieval Manor with Romantic Gardens Hosts Enchanting Christmas Market Sunday, October 26, 2025 lytescary somerset medieval manor gardens christmas market nationaltrust heritage historic As winter approaches, Christmas lovers, history enthusiasts, and travelers alike have a unique opportunity to step back in time at one of England’s rare medieval manors. Nestled in the picturesque county of Somerset, Lytes … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Launches Dual Train Operations with Steam and Diesel Saturday, October 25, 2025 railway somerset steam diesel heritage signalling cranmore volunteers railwayenthusiasts trains Railway enthusiasts have every reason to celebrate this weekend as the historic East Somerset Railway unveils a significant upgrade that enables it to run two trains simultaneously for the first time in its history. The … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Celebrates Dual Operation with Steam and Diesel Saturday, October 25, 2025 railway steam heritage diesel signalling sussex cranmore volunteers timetable locomotive Railway enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this weekend as the historic East Somerset Railway unveils a significant upgrade that allows it to run two trains simultaneously for the first time. This milestone enhancement … Read More
Tank Museum Launches Ambitious Restoration of World’s Oldest King Tiger Tank Saturday, October 25, 2025 kingtiger tankrestoration wwii heritage engineering museum militaryhistory fundraising conservation vintagevehicles The Tank Museum in Dorset is undertaking a remarkable effort to restore one of history’s most iconic military vehicles: the King Tiger tank, known as “V2.” But to bring this historic Second World War tank back to life, the … Read More
Shire Horses Lead the Way in Creating Frome’s Largest Community Woodland Saturday, October 25, 2025 frome woodland community shirehorses mokosellars conservation trees heritage outdoor fundraising A new community woodland is beginning to take shape in Frome, promising to become the town’s largest green sanctuary. At the heart of this transformation are two shire horses, Dime and Flynn, working alongside James Foster of … Read More
Somerset’s Shepton Mallet Clock Finally Restored After Years of Silence Thursday, October 23, 2025 sheptonmallet somerset clock restoration history townclock rotaryclub heritage timekeeping community In many Somerset villages and towns, life moves at a gentle pace—a charm cherished by locals and visitors alike. But in Shepton Mallet, time literally stood still for years as the town’s beloved clock above the post office … Read More