Families Invited to Embark on a Global Adventure at Tyntesfield’s Summer of Play Wednesday, August 13, 2025 tyntesfield nationaltrust summer families play adventure culture games storytelling education This August, families are invited to journey across the globe without leaving Bristol at the National Trust’s Tyntesfield estate. The ‘Around the World in 80 Plays’ event offers an exciting, educational, and playful … Read More
Clarks Village Launches Art-Inspired Mini-Golf Adventure Saturday, August 9, 2025 mini-golf clarksvillage art summer family somerset outdoorfun culture leisure tourism sport This summer, Clarks Village introduces Art & Putt, its inaugural mini-golf course that blends creativity with outdoor entertainment. Located on the lawn of the Alfred Gillett Trust’s Shoemaker Museum, this vibrant … Read More
Somerset Heat Health Alert Issued as Temperatures Set to Soar Friday, August 8, 2025 heatwave somerset ukhsa temperatures healthwarning weatherforecast tropicalstormdexter metoffice summer heathealth A yellow heat health warning is in effect for much of England, including Somerset, as a new wave of hot weather is expected early next week. Issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the warning covers London, … Read More
Somerset Set to Become England’s Hottest County as Warm Weather Returns Wednesday, August 6, 2025 somerset england heatwave weather metoffice august temperatures summer forecast stormfloris Somerset is poised to become the hottest county in England as warm temperatures return following Storm Floris’s recent passage. Mid-August forecast maps are painting the country in shades of red, orange, and yellow, … Read More
Longleat Welcomes New Zebra as Keepers Anticipate Summer Romance Wednesday, August 6, 2025 longleat zebra conservation safari breeding zoology wildlife summer animals romance Longleat Safari Park is buzzing with excitement as a new zebra named Zigzag arrives for the summer, sparking hopes for a romantic connection and potential new foals. Zigzag, a 15-year-old stallion visiting from Hamerton Zoo … Read More
Parents Outraged as Council Closes Playground for Entire Summer Holiday Tuesday, August 5, 2025 playground closure summer safety council bath children parents upgrade parks In Bath, the playground at Loxton Drive in Twerton has been shut down and chained off by Bath and North East Somerset Council, sparking frustration among local parents. The closure began in mid-July and is expected to last … Read More