What is Wassailing? Join This Ancient Winter Tradition Across Somerset Thursday, January 8, 2026 wassailing tradition somerset cider winter orchards community wassail mulledcider celebration January is often considered the gloomiest month of the year. Without the festive cheer of Christmas or the early hints of spring in February, its long, cold, and dark days can drag on. But centuries ago, our ancestors found … Read More
What is Wassailing? Discover This Ancient Winter Tradition and Where to Join in Somerset Thursday, January 8, 2026 wassailing tradition somerset cider orchard winter celebration community festival heritage January is often seen as the gloomiest month of the year—cold, dark, and lacking the holiday cheer of December or the promise of spring that February brings. But centuries ago, our ancestors found joy during these bleak days … Read More
Autumn in Somerset: Celebrating a Glorious County and Its Rich Traditions Sunday, October 26, 2025 autumn somerset apples cider orchards keats harvest wassailing sustainability ciderbrandy As autumn arrives in Somerset, it’s time to pull down the shutters, gather firewood, and prepare for the approaching winter. Yet, this season is also a moment to celebrate — particularly here, where centuries of rich apple … Read More
Autumn in Somerset: A Timeless Celebration of Harvest and Heritage Sunday, October 26, 2025 somerset autumn cider orchards harvest keats wassailing sustainability ciderbrandy tradition As autumn settles over Somerset, the county readies itself for the cozy months ahead—fires are lit, shutters drawn, and the last of the harvest gathered. But beyond preparation, this season offers a vibrant reason to … Read More