Dates Confirmed for the Return of Two Beloved Somerset Christmas Events Saturday, October 4, 2025 christmas santa glastonbury medieval market festive abbey events family somerset The much-loved Medieval Christmas Market and the Visit Santa Experience are returning to Glastonbury Abbey this festive season. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, as these popular family … Read More
‘Extraordinarily Rare’ Medieval Chest Discovered in Somerset Sunday, September 28, 2025 medieval chest hungerford farleigh auction furniture somerset history lincoln rare A remarkably rare medieval chest, once owned by the influential Hungerford family and kept at their ancestral home, Farleigh Castle in Somerset, is set to go under the hammer with an estimated guide price between £8,000 and … Read More
'Extraordinarily Rare' Medieval Chest from Somerset Set for Auction Sunday, September 28, 2025 medieval chest hungerford somerset farleigh auction 15thcentury furniture history antique A remarkably rare medieval chest, once owned by the influential Hungerford family and long kept at their ancestral home, Farleigh Castle in Somerset, is now going up for auction with an estimated value between £8,000 and … Read More
Why Visiting Canterbury Left Me Underwhelmed Despite Its Popularity Saturday, August 16, 2025 canterbury travel uk architecture tourism transport nightlife henparty medieval cityscape As a travel enthusiast still new to exploring beyond familiar places, I’ve come to appreciate that sometimes adventures don’t require distant flights—they can be found right in your own backyard. Growing up in London, I’ve … Read More
Restoration Begins on Europe’s Oldest Intact Medieval Street Monday, August 11, 2025 vicarsclose restoration medieval wells cathedral heritage architecture conservation fundraising historic A significant £7 million restoration project has commenced to preserve Vicars' Close, a Grade I-listed medieval street located in Wells, Somerset. Built in 1348, Vicars' Close is believed to be Europe’s oldest medieval street … Read More
Tiny Town Near Somerset That Looks Like It's Straight Out of a Fairytale Monday, August 4, 2025 shaftesbury somerset goldhill fairytale town england travel tourism medieval scenic Nestled close to Somerset, the charming town of Shaftesbury captivates visitors with its enchanting, storybook-like appearance. Renowned for Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street often hailed as one of the prettiest in the world, … Read More