Lost Pages of Glastonbury Takes Young Readers on a Magical Local Adventure Sunday, August 10, 2025 glastonbury children adventure history festival tor heritage storytelling illustration local Glastonbury is widely known for its legendary music festival, but this charming town offers much more — from its historic abbey and mystical Tor to its healing springs and vibrant market places. Now, local children’s author … Read More
South West's Taste: A Beloved Ice Cream Haven with a Cult Following Sunday, August 10, 2025 icecream gelato sidmouth familybusiness artisan community awardwinning seasonal local craftsmanship If you’ve ever found yourself warming under the summer sun along Sidmouth’s picturesque seafront, indulging in a creamy, handcrafted gelato cone, chances are you’ve experienced the magic of Taste—the South … Read More
Centuries-Old Bridgwater Pub: The Heart of the Community Friday, August 8, 2025 bridgwater pub community somerset local tradition awards hospitality brewery anniversary Just a three-minute walk from Bridgwater train station stands The New Foresters, a historic pub steeped in centuries of community spirit. Recently nominated for Somerset Live’s prestigious Pub of the Year Award, this … Read More
Somerset’s ‘Prettiest Pub’ Welcomes 50 Tourists Seeking Classic British Charm Saturday, August 2, 2025 somerset pub redlion tourism babcary community british food ales local Nestled in the heart of Somerset, The Red Lion in Babcary has long been cherished as one of the county’s most charming watering holes. This year, it unexpectedly became the stunning backdrop for a unique visitors’ experience … Read More
Taunton Vintage Store Closes but Leaves Lasting Community Spirit Wednesday, July 30, 2025 taunton vintage antiques independent community closure somerset shop local friendship After three heartfelt years of serving the Taunton community, Lesley White, owner of the independent vintage and antique store Vintiques, has announced the closure of her beloved shop this September. The Somerset-based store, … Read More
'Last pub standing' fights to keep community spirit alive in Bridgwater Tuesday, July 29, 2025 pub community bridgwater somerset commercialinn team local spirits jukebox food Pubs have always been a cornerstone of community life, and here at SomersetLive, we cherish the role they play in bringing people together. This year, we asked our readers to nominate their favourite pubs across Somerset for … Read More