Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier: A Seaside Attraction Surpassing Blackpool and Brighton Wednesday, May 27, 2026 weston-super-mare grandpier seaside somerset entertainment familyfun britishcoast pier tourism recreation When picturing an authentic British pier, many immediately think of Blackpool or Brighton. Yet nestled in North Somerset by the Bristol Channel is Weston-super-Mare—a coastal resort home to the spectacular Grand Pier, an … Read More
Somerset’s Historic Heated Lido Reopens for Summer with Splash Pool for Kids Saturday, May 23, 2026 somerset lido swimming heatedpool family outdoorpool summer greenbank recreation pools Nestled in the heart of the charming Somerset village of Street, Greenbank Swimming Pool offers an idyllic summer retreat for locals and visitors alike. Just a short distance from Glastonbury, this historic lido has been … Read More
Transformative Sports Facility Plans Unveiled for Growing Somerset Town Tuesday, May 19, 2026 somerton sports sportsfacilities recreation gym café pavilion parking tennis community sport Ambitious plans have been unveiled to revamp the sports facilities at Somerton Recreation Ground, a 17-acre site on the western edge of Somerton, Somerset. The ground, bordered by the B3153 Langport Road, Patch Meadows … Read More
Council Allocates £370,000 to Sustain Five Somerset Leisure Centres Amid Operator Collapse Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset leisure fusionleisure administration councilfunding community sportsfacilities publichealth frome recreation sport Somerset Council has committed £370,000 to maintain operations at five leisure centres in the former Mendip area following the administration of their operator, Fusion Leisure. This move ensures the continued availability of … Read More
Council Allocates £370,000 to Sustain Five Somerset Leisure Centres Amid Operator Administration Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset leisure council fusion administration funding community sports recreation facilities sport Somerset Council has committed £370,000 to keep five leisure centres operational after their managing operator, Fusion Leisure, entered administration earlier this month. The council oversees 16 leisure facilities across … Read More
Clevedon’s Miniature Railway to Reopen with New Cafe and Family Attractions Thursday, April 2, 2026 clevedon railway riogrande heritage family seafront restoration recreation northsomerset tourism Clevedon’s beloved miniature railway at Salthouse Fields is poised for a vibrant comeback, led by the family behind the iconic Rio Grande train. After lying unused and deteriorating in recent years, the railway, originally … Read More