Call to Ban 'No Ball Games' Signs and Encourage Kids to Play Outdoors Again Wednesday, June 11, 2025 play outdoors children health wellbeing schools safety community policy playgrounds Campaigners are pushing to remove barriers that prevent children from enjoying outdoor play, aiming to improve their health and wellbeing. This includes calling for the removal of “no ball games” signs that are … Read More
Luxury Yurts with Wild Swimming Pond and Stunning Glastonbury Views Sunday, June 8, 2025 glamping yurts somerset glastonbury nature wildswimming retreat luxury outdoors digitaldetox Nestled in the heart of Somerset, Glastonbury Wild Glamping offers a unique escape blending luxury with nature’s tranquility. This exceptional site features spacious 18-foot yurts set at the edge of a wildflower meadow, all … Read More
New Children's Outdoor Play Centre Celebrates the Joy of Messy Play Saturday, June 7, 2025 outdoors messyplay childhood development taunton playcentre family localbusiness nature imagination Just outside Taunton, Little Farmers has burst onto the scene as an exciting new outdoor play centre, selling out its first month of visits. Founded by Colette and Dylan Durden, aged 26 and 23, the couple launched this … Read More
Explore Iconic Somerset with New Self-Guided Mini-Adventures Friday, May 23, 2025 walking somerset hiking footpaths fitness trails health outdoors adventure wellness Foot Trails, an award-winning self-guided walking company based in Frome, has launched two captivating new routes in Somerset: ‘King Arthur’s Trail’ in South Somerset and ‘Wild Coast and Wild Moor’ in … Read More
Heads Up Somerset Returns with New Charity Hike to Support Mental Health Tuesday, May 20, 2025 mentalhealth charitableevent somerset fundraising awareness community hiking support wellbeing outdoors Mental health challenges affect one in six adults in Somerset, yet services remain underfunded and stretched thin. Recognising this pressing need, Heads Up Somerset is once again rallying the community to support those … Read More
Beautiful Spots for a Sunny Walk in Stunning Somerset Saturday, May 17, 2025 somerset walking outdoors nature hiking lakes woodlands scenic trails countryside With the sun shining and the fresh summer air calling, there’s no better time to explore the great outdoors. After months of gloomy weather, the return of sunshine invites us to enjoy invigorating walks that are free, … Read More