‘Exciting’ plans breathe new life into derelict toll house beside Weston-super-Mare pier Thursday, August 7, 2025 birnbeck restoration tollhouse heritage westonsupermare rnli community pier historicengland museum Historic England has allocated over £100,000 towards the restoration of the derelict toll house at Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, aiming to revitalize this iconic structure and create a welcoming public space. Birnbeck … Read More
Haynes Museum Launches Exciting ‘Cars ‘N’ Cracklin’’ Summer Nights for Vehicle Enthusiasts Sunday, July 13, 2025 haynes museum cars cracklin summer classic retro motorcycles music burgers This summer, the Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset, is firing up the engines with its inaugural Cars ‘N’ Cracklin’ event — an exciting evening dedicated to classic cars, live music, and delicious slow-roasted food. … Read More
South West Town Dartmouth: Eight Unique Experiences You Can Only Find Here Sunday, July 6, 2025 dartmouth devon harbour history maritime ferry steamengine paddlesteamer castle museum Dartmouth is a town like no other, blending stunning natural beauty with a rich maritime heritage and a lively cultural scene. Beyond its picturesque streets and historic charm, it offers experiences that are entirely unique … Read More
Frozen in Time: Axbridge, the Market Town Preserved for Over 600 Years Sunday, June 8, 2025 axbridge somerset history tudor medieval markettown royalcharter mendip museum heritage Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the picturesque market town of Axbridge seems to have been frozen in time for over six centuries. With its charming Tudor timber-framed buildings, historic church, and narrow winding lanes, … Read More
Frozen in Time: Axbridge, Somerset’s Medieval Market Town Sunday, June 8, 2025 axbridge somerset medieval tudor markettown history royalcharter mendip riveraxe museum Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the quaint market town of Axbridge offers a rare glimpse into England’s rich medieval past. With its timber-framed Tudor buildings, historic church, and narrow winding streets, Axbridge looks … Read More
House of Frankenstein Celebrates the Legacy of Mary Shelley’s Iconic Novel in Bath Sunday, June 8, 2025 frankenstein maryshelley bath gothic literature theatre museum comedy history novel While the city of Bath is abuzz with celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, it’s important to remember that it is also the birthplace of another monumental work of literature: Mary Shelley’s … Read More