Significant progress has been made in the restoration of Birnbeck Pier, a treasured Victorian landmark in Somerset. On Monday, 28 September, councillors and funders were invited to take the first steps on the newly restored …
A dedicated heritage enthusiast, Tim Beer, 67, is on a mission to reinstate a set of historic boundary posts dating from 1909 between Somerset and Dorset, with the intention of preserving an important part of the UK’s …
Cleveland Pools, the UK’s oldest public outdoor swimming pool located in Bath, is set to reopen to visitors for one day only this weekend, although swimming activities will not resume. The historic lido, which dates back over …
Flags have been raised once again above Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, signalling an important milestone in the ongoing restoration of this historic landmark. The two flags now fly from a new 5.5-metre flagpole installed …
Flags now proudly fly over Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, marking an important milestone in the ongoing restoration project. Two flags have been raised on a new 5.5-metre flagpole installed atop the pier’s historic toll …
Flags have been raised once again above Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, marking a notable milestone in its ongoing restoration project. Though the sight of these flags may be new to visitors, their symbolism is deeply …
Families across Somerset and beyond have a unique chance to feature in the forthcoming series of BBC One’s beloved daytime programme, The Travelling Auctioneers. Since its debut in 2022, the show has captivated viewers by …
Families across Somerset have a fantastic chance to be featured in the new series of BBC One’s well-loved daytime programme, The Travelling Auctioneers. Since its launch in 2022, the show has captivated viewers by exploring …
A classic car enthusiast has been left heartbroken after his restored 1973 green Austin Mini pick-up was stolen from an industrial unit in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The theft occurred between 12.30am and 7.30am on 15 July. …
The ambitious £20 million regeneration scheme for Tonedale Mill and the adjacent Tone Works in Wellington, Somerset, has undergone significant revisions due to unexpected challenges. These issues include severe deterioration, …
For the first time in over 400 years, beavers have been born near Minehead on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate on Exmoor, Somerset. These kits, born in May or June, represent a remarkable comeback after the species was …
Beavers have been born near Minehead on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Exmoor for the first time in over 400 years. The newborn kits, arriving in May or June, mark the success of a landmark reintroduction effort …
A historic bingo hall in Somerset, famously known as the venue where The Beatles once performed, has been added to the county’s ‘at risk’ list of heritage sites. This marks it as one of five locations in Somerset currently …
In 2014, CNN Travel recognized Clevedon Pier as one of the world’s most beautiful piers. This stunning structure is the only pier in the UK to have won the prestigious ‘Pier of the Year’ award three times. Now, The Telegraph …
Named one of the world’s most beautiful piers by CNN Travel in 2014 and a three-time winner of the prestigious ‘Pier of the Year’ award, Clevedon Pier stands proudly on the Severn Estuary in Somerset. This Victorian …