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April 2026

30Apr
The Shambles, Market House, Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH
At The Shambles, Market House, Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH. 19:30.
Creative
30Apr
Higher Farm, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QF
Reopen for the season Thursday - Sunday 9am - 9pm Lake, restaurant and courtyard bar. Check website for further details, and updates on hours and events. www.higher-farm.co.uk
Creative
30Apr
Higher Farm, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QF
Open 9-9 Thursday - Sunday. Swim, Eat, Drink, Sauna, Summer. Check website for updates, events and details https://www.higher-farm.co.uk
Creative
30Apr
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness

May 2026

1May
Burnt Honey Cafe, Castle Cary
Weekly Friday and Saturday Eve openings at Burnt Honey cafe. There’s always something Good cooking at Jesse’s! Make sure you book ahead - tables get snapped up. 18:00.
Creative
1May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
1May
RSPB Ham Wall
Three-hour guided tour celebrating nature's symphony. 6am-9am.
Outdoor
1May
Wells
10th anniversary edition with top comedians across multiple venues.
Festival
1May
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Acclaimed singer-songwriter live in concert. 7:30pm.
Music
1May
Glastonbury Tor, Chalice Well & Market Cross
Ancient May Day fire festival. Druid sunrise ceremony on the Tor (~4:30am), fire ceremony at Chalice Well (6:30am), parade from Market Cross to Bushy Combe via White Spring with Morris dancers, stilt walkers and maypole dancing (10am & noon). Free.
Festival
2May
Caryford Hall, Maggs Ln, Ansford, Castle Cary BA7 7JJ
Tickets £12 Door time: 7:00pmStart time: 7:30pm A folk/Americana trio, based in the West Country with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe. 19:30.
Creative
2May
Burnt Honey Cafe, Castle Cary
Weekly Friday and Saturday Eve openings at Burnt Honey cafe. There’s always something Good cooking at Jesse’s! Make sure you book ahead - tables get snapped up. 18:00.
Creative
2May
Kale Barn, Sandbrook Ln, Galhampton, Yeovil BA22 7BG
🌱 Veg & Plant Sales & Farm Shop Dates 🌱 Mark your diaries! 10:00.
Gardening
2May
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
Market
2May
Glastonbury Assembly Rooms
Evening Beltane celebration with music, dance and ritual. Part of the Glastonbury Beltane weekend. Saturday evening.
Festival
2May
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
Gardening
2May
Hauser & Wirth, Bruton
Major UK exhibition by Puerto Rican artist Angel Otero. Sculptural installations and moving image expanding beyond the canvas, completed during a Somerset residency. Runs until 18 October. Free.
Exhibition
3May
Woodland Garden, Church Street, Castle Cary BA7 7EJ
Join Cary in Bloom for a Springtime Celebration! 12:30.
Creative
3May
Frome Town Centre
200+ independent traders - craft, vintage, food, plants. Free entry.
Market
3May
Market Cross & High Street, Glastonbury
Beltane finale with Chinese dragons, green men and costumed performers. Street performances from morning, procession along High Street at 1:30pm, finale 4pm. Free.
Festival
3May
RSPB Ham Wall
Hear nature's early morning concert at peak season. 6am-8:30am.
Outdoor
3May
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Iconic Forest of Dean indie-dance band live. 8pm.
Music
4May
Bruton & Castle Cary
Free family STEM festival with shows, workshops, talks, and interactive science fair. All ages.
FamilyLocal
5May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
5May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
Creative
6May
Caryford Hall, Castle Cary
Talk by Julie Haylock on exhibiting show gardens at RHS Chelsea, Gardener's World Live and Taunton Flower Show. 7.30pm (refreshments 7pm). £2 single talk.
GardeningTalk
7May
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. 07:00.
Fitness
7May
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
8May
Burnt Honey Cafe, Castle Cary
Weekly Friday and Saturday Eve openings at Burnt Honey cafe. There’s always something Good cooking at Jesse’s! Make sure you book ahead - tables get snapped up. 18:00.
Creative
8May
Teals Farm Shop
📍Teals Farm Shop 📅 Saturday 9th May ⏰ 10am – 4pm Join the community for a relaxed, feel-good day celebrating Somerset while raising money for local charity Help for Homeless. 10:00.
Family
8May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
9May
Burnt Honey Cafe, Castle Cary
Weekly Friday and Saturday Eve openings at Burnt Honey cafe. There’s always something Good cooking at Jesse’s! Make sure you book ahead - tables get snapped up. 18:00.
Creative
9May
at Cary Community Garden, Maggs Lane (near Ansford Academy), Castle Cary
🌱 Eat Cary Community Garden Open Afternoon 📍 Eat Cary Community Garden, Maggs Lane (near Ansford Academy), Castle Cary 📅 Saturday 9th May ⏰ 2:30pm – 5:00pm An open, relaxed afternoon at the community veg garden - come and see what’s grow 14:30.
Gardening
9May
Caryford Hall, Maggs Lane, Castle Cary
🧵 Region Five Regional Day 📍 Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary 📅 Saturday 9th May 2026 ⏰ From 11:00am A full day for quilting enthusiasts, hosted by The Quilters’ Guild — bringing together talks, demonstrations and hands-on creativity 11:00.
Creative
9May
Kale Barn, Sandbrook Ln, Galhampton, Yeovil BA22 7BG
🌱 Veg & Plant Sales & Farm Shop Dates 🌱 Mark your diaries! 10:00.
Gardening
9-17May
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
Something special is coming to Somerset this May 🌷 The Newt is bringing the magic of a world-class flower show home, with nine days of talks, workshops, tours and garden inspiration set in their beautiful grounds. Expect expert insights, h
Gardening
9May
Barwick Farm House, Yeovil
Weave willow plant supports for climbing plants. Make up to two obelisks. 9:30am-12:30pm. £75.
Creative
9May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Full day writers retreat. 10:30am-3pm.
Creative
9May
RSPB Ham Wall
Hear nature's early morning concert at peak season. 6am-8:30am.
Outdoor
9-17May
The Newt in Somerset
Nine-day celebration set amongst the gardens in all their spring finery. Workshops, talks, demonstrations.
FestivalGardening
9May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Annual plant sale - members' homegrown plants. 9am-12noon.
GardeningMarket
10May
Caryford Hall, Castle Cary
Illustrated talk by Prof. Will Vaughan on the making of our town. Doors 2.30pm, talk 3pm. £5 (Bailey Hill Bookshop). Refreshments.
Talk
11-15May
Glastonbury Abbey
Five-day course in sacred geometry and stone carving with Tom Bree and Nick Durnan. 9:30am-5pm.
Creative
12May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
12May
Parsley's Stepping Stones, Bruton
Nature walk along the river with Nature Bruton. 10:30am.
Outdoor
12May
Sparkford Parish Hall
Weave willow plant supports for climbing plants. Make up to two obelisks. 9:30am-12:30pm. £75.
Creative
12May
The Newt in Somerset
Tour ancient trees with arboriculturist expert. 10am.
Gardening
12May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
Creative
13May
Bruton
Evening guided mindfulness walk along the River Brue. 6pm.
Outdoor
13May
The Newt in Somerset
Create seasonal botanical art through pressed eco-print making. 9:30am & 10:45am.
Creative
13May
The Newt in Somerset
Garden tour celebrating roses with Michael Marriott. 10am.
Gardening
13May
The Newt in Somerset
Craft a tote bag with your own floral design using flower-hammering. 12:30pm & 1:45pm.
Creative
13May
The Newt in Somerset
Try your hand at botanical mono-printing. 3:30pm & 4:45pm.
Creative
14May
The Shambles, The Market House, Market Place, Castle Cary, BA7 7AH
Castle Cary & Ansford Good Neighbours are inviting members of local clubs, groups and societies to be part of a new Good Neighbours network, working together to reduce loneliness and isolation in our town. 10:00.
Creative
14May
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
14May
The Newt in Somerset
Explore the connection between garden and gut with the fermentation revivalist. 6pm.
FoodTalk
15May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
15May
The Newt in Somerset
Learn the secrets of killer sauerkraut, kimchi and more. Includes lunch. 10am.
Food
15May
Holy Trinity Church, Yeovil
Castle Cary Choir concert raising funds for St Margaret's Hospice.
Music
15May
Cheese & Grain, Frome
80s synth-pop legends live. 7:30pm.
Music
16May
Kale Barn, Sandbrook Ln, Galhampton, Yeovil BA22 7BG
🌱 Veg & Plant Sales & Farm Shop Dates 🌱 Mark your diaries! 10:00.
Gardening
16May
Barwick Farm House, Yeovil
Weave willow plant supports for climbing plants. Make up to two obelisks. 9:30am-12:30pm. £75.
Creative
16May
RSPB Ham Wall
Leisurely walk combining fresh air and wildlife observation. 10am-12:30pm.
Outdoor
16May
The Newt in Somerset
Children can learn a traditional folk dance. 12:15pm & 1:30pm.
Family
16May
Royal Bath & West Showground
Family-friendly comic and gaming convention. Cosplay, traders, gaming zones. 10am-4:30pm.
FamilyCreative
16May
Cheese & Grain, Frome
High-energy 80s and 90s tribute show. 7pm.
Music
16May
Glastonbury Abbey
Silent disco under the stars in the main Abbey. Three music channels, bar, food. 7pm-11pm.
Festival
16-21May-Jun
Black Swan Arts, Frome
Group exhibition by ~50 artists from in and around Frome. Long Gallery. Private view 15 May.
Exhibition
17May
Caryford Hall, Maggs Ln, Ansford, Castle Cary BA7 7JJ
Tickets £10 Door time: 3:30pmStart time: 4:00pm The Producers frontmen, David and Harry, will perform an acoustic set presenting songs from the likes of Muddy Waters and Elmore James plus renditions of some favourite Producers’ songs. 16:00.
Creative
17May
Various gardens in Alhampton, BA4 6PZ
Alhampton Open Gardens £5 to visit 10 gardens in Alhampton, BA4 6PZ (Free parking) what3words: ///receiving.reefs.trumpet Under 16s free. Refreshments and Merchandise available. 13:00.
Gardening
17May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Lunchtime writing session. 1pm.
Creative
17May
Stourhead, Wiltshire
Day-long foraging and cooking course on the National Trust estate. 10am-4pm.
FoodOutdoor
17May
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Day-long climate-focused film festival. 9:30am.
Festival
17May
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Stourbridge industrial-rock pioneers live. 7pm.
Music
19May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
19May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
Creative
20May
Caryford Hall, Maggs Lane, Ansford BA7 7JJ
Castle Cary Town Council invite all members of the public to the Annual Town Forum for the civil parish of Castle Cary. 18:15.
Creative
20May
Caryford Hall, Castle Cary
Illustrated lecture by Julian Richards on how Stonehenge influenced artists from Turner to Constable. 11am (tea/coffee from 10.15am, £1.50). £8 non-members.
Talk
21May
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. Awake to the sounds of the estate and allow Arthur Cole to guide you through the gardens. Learn about the garden's presence at RHS Chelsea. 07:00.
Fitness
21May
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
21May
River Brue Flood Water Retention Scheme, Bruton
Guided visit to the engineering site that protects Bruton from flooding. 4pm-6pm. Free.
Talk
21May
At The Chapel, Bruton
Talk and discussion on Feng Shui principles with Katie North. 7pm-8pm. £12.
Talk
22May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
22-24May
Gilcombe Farm, Bruton
New all-ages music festival with woodland stages, yoga, hot air balloons.
Festival
23May
4 Fore St, Castle Cary BA7 7BQ
Join us on 23rd May for a Fundraising Car Wash in support of the amazing Castle Cary Cygnets Majorettes 💃❤️ 🕛 12–3pm 💷 Just £5 per car 💛 Every penny goes towards supporting these talented local girls Swing by, support local, and leave w 12:00.
Creative
23May
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Close-harmony swing trio - 1940s glamour with modern wit. 7pm.
Music
26May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
26May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
Creative
28May
The Shambles, Market House, Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH
At The Shambles, Market House, Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH. 19:30.
Creative
28-30May
The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN
Tickets from £16 (thursday afternoon Adult) to £26.75 (Adult Day ticket). Children under 5 FREE, Children £3, Family tickets also available. A highlight of our local calendar! Three days of Spectacular Farming, Music, Food and Tractors! Not
Creative
28May
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
28-30May
Royal Bath & West Showground
Major agricultural show with livestock, food halls, shopping, and entertainment. 3 days.
Festival
29May
The Creamery, Castle Cary Station, Station Rd, Castle Cary BA7 7PE
£2.50 quiz entry per person on booking. Minimum 4 per team, maximum 8. Last Friday of every month, quiz night at The Creamery. 1st Prize is Afternoon tea in Maid of Somerset for each team member. Quiz starts at 7.30pm, welcome from 5pm. 19:30.
Creative
29May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
30May
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
Gardening
31May
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
Market
31May
Castle Cary
Annual hidden gardens open day - explore private gardens around Castle Cary.
Gardening

June 2026

1-3Jun
East Somerset Railway, Cranmore
Special steam-train experience over three days celebrating innovation in heritage rail.
Family
2Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
3Jun
Caryford Hall, Castle Cary
Talk by Joy Payne on plant propagation. 7.30pm (refreshments 7pm). £2 single talk.
GardeningTalk
4Jun
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. Start your day on the right foot with Arthur Cole. 07:00.
Fitness
4Jun
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
5Jun
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
5Jun
Stourhead, Wiltshire
Three-hour botanical themed lino-cut workshop. 10am-1pm.
Creative
5Jun
Glastonbury Abbey
Open-air Shakespeare with all-male cast. 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Creative
5Jun
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Definitive Thin Lizzy tribute act. 7:30pm.
Music
6Jun
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
Market
9Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
10Jun
Glastonbury Abbey
Theatrical Arthurian adventure with medieval entertainment. 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Creative
11Jun
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
11Jun
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Acoustic singer-songwriter live in concert. 7pm.
Music
12Jun
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
12Jun
Cheese & Grain, Frome
TV presenter spinning 90s dance classics. 7pm.
Music
12Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Light-hearted wine tasting evening with The Giggling Grape. 4 wines + ploughman's supper. Doors 7pm, bluffing 7.30pm. £35 (Schimmel Hardware or The Giggling Grape).
Food
12-14Jun
Chilthorne Domer, nr Yeovil
Family-friendly music festival on a working farm. Camping, kids activities, great food.
FestivalFamily
13Jun
Wyke House, Wyke Champflower, Somerset, BA10 0PW
Enjoy an enchanting evening of opera in the beautiful gardens at Wyke House, just outside Bruton. This much-loved annual event features the acclaimed ensemble The Echoing Air performing Dido and Aeneas. 18:00.
Creative
13Jun
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
Gardening
13Jun
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Stand-up headliner with Frome Comedy Club. 7pm.
Comedy
16Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
16Jun
Caryford Hall, Castle Cary
Illustrated lecture by Peter Ross on eating at home with the Georgians. 11am (tea/coffee from 10.15am, £1.50). £8 non-members.
Talk
16Jun
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Newcastle indie-rock heavyweights live. 7pm.
Music
17Jun
Stourhead, Wiltshire
Author talk and book signing as part of the Drawn to Trees exhibition. 11am-12.45pm.
TalkCreative
18Jun
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. Start your day on the right foot with Arthur Cole. 07:00.
Fitness
18Jun
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
19Jun
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
20-21Jun
Homeacres, Alhampton
Two-day immersive no-dig course with Charles Dowding. Includes meals and evening at local pub. £405.
Gardening
20-21Jun
East Somerset Railway, Cranmore
Special weekend with appearances from Paddington at intervals throughout the day.
Family
21Jun
Glastonbury Abbey
Longest Day trail run through the historic abbey grounds at sunrise.
Fitness
23Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
24Jun
Homeacres, Alhampton
Learn composting techniques with Charles Dowding. 2pm-4:30pm. £60.
Gardening
24-25Jun
East Somerset Railway, Cranmore
Author event with Simon Hall - The Portal of Time and the Strawberry Line.
TalkFamily
25Jun
The Shambles, Market House, Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH
At The Shambles, Market House, Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH. 19:30.
Creative
25Jun
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
26Jun
The Creamery, Castle Cary Station, Station Rd, Castle Cary BA7 7PE
£2.50 quiz entry per person on booking. Minimum 4 per team, maximum 8. Last Friday of every month, quiz night at The Creamery. 1st Prize is Afternoon tea in Maid of Somerset for each team member. Quiz starts at 7.30pm, welcome from 5pm. 19:30.
Creative
26Jun
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
27Jun
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Radio 2 DJ spinning 80s anthems. Daytime party - 1pm.
Music
28Jun
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
Market
28Jun
Strode Theatre, Street
The legendary Irish dance phenomenon returns. Studio screening.
Creative
28Jun
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Indie pop trio with hits She's So Lovely and Heartbeat. 7pm.
Music
29-12Jun-Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Themed art exhibition - sunflowers and golden blooms. Open to all creatives. Two-week community exhibition.
CreativeFestival
30Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market

July 2026

1-31Jul
All over Cary!
Make, Grow and create Sunflowers for show from the first of July! Let’s paint the town yellow 🌻 See Cary in Bloom Facebook for more info
Gardening
2Jul
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. Wake up with Arthur Cole on a stroll through the gardens before the rest of the estate awakes. 07:00.
Fitness
2Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
3Jul
Kale Barn, Sandbrook Ln, Galhampton, Yeovil BA22 7BG
🌱 Farm Shop Dates 🌱 Mark your diaries! A fantastic series of local plant sales and summer farm shop events are coming up 🌼 Explore a large selection of quality vegetable plants, plus herbs, flowers & more. 10:00.
Gardening
3Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
3Jul
Stourhead, Wiltshire
Open-air screening of Dirty Dancing. 7.30pm-9.15pm.
Creative
3-5Jul
Bishop's Palace, Wells
Music festival in the stunning medieval palace gardens.
Festival
3-12Jul
Frome
10 days of music, comedy, walks, art trails, exhibitions, and workshops across town.
Festival
4Jul
Stourhead, Wiltshire
Open-air concert film screening. 7.30pm-9.15pm.
Creative
4Jul
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
Market
4-5Jul
The Newt in Somerset
Two-day celebration of rural life in Somerset. Livestock, food, demonstrations.
FestivalFamily
4Jul
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
Gardening
5Jul
Stourhead, Wiltshire
Open-air screening of Pride & Prejudice. 6.30pm-8.45pm.
Creative
7Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
9Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
10Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
10-13Jul
Wells Cathedral
Wells Orchestral Weekend - youth orchestras, Carmina Burana. Community chorus open to all.
Festival
11Jul
Donald Pither Memorial Field, Ansford Rd, Castle Cary BA7
Castle Cary's Summer Festival in support of Cary in Bloom and the Pavilion Project. 12:00.
Gardening
14Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
15Jul
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
Gardening
16Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
17Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
21Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
21Jul
Caryford Hall, Castle Cary
Final talk before summer break. 11am (tea/coffee from 10.15am, £1.50). £8 non-members.
Talk
23Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
23Jul
Glastonbury Abbey
Critically-acclaimed open-air theatre spanning British history. 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Creative
24Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
25Jul
Red Brick Building, Glastonbury
Inclusive alternative market with traders in a family-friendly space. Free entry. 11am-4pm.
Market
26Jul
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
Market
28Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
30Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
31Jul
The Creamery, Castle Cary Station, Station Rd, Castle Cary BA7 7PE
£2.50 quiz entry per person on booking. Minimum 4 per team, maximum 8. Last Friday of every month, quiz night at The Creamery. 1st Prize is Afternoon tea in Maid of Somerset for each team member. Quiz starts at 7.30pm, welcome from 5pm. 19:30.
Creative
31Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
31-2Jul-Aug
Chew Valley Lake
Family festival celebrating food, music, and nature. Camping, foraging, live music.
FestivalFamily

August 2026

1Aug
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
Market
4Aug
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
7Aug
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
8Aug
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
Gardening
8-27Aug-Sep
Black Swan Arts, Frome
Annual Open exhibition - Black Swan's 40th-anniversary edition with guest selectors and judges. Long Gallery.
Exhibition
11Aug
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
12Aug
Stourhead, Wiltshire
Outdoor theatre by Three Inch Fools - Arthurian comedy adventure. 7pm-9pm.
CreativeFamily
13Aug
Glastonbury Abbey
Musical outdoor performance of the coming-of-age tale. 6:30pm-9:30pm.
FamilyCreative
14Aug
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
16Aug
Mid-Somerset Showground, Shepton Mallet
Traditional agricultural show with livestock, horse shows, crafts, food, and family fun.
FestivalFamily
18Aug
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
21Aug
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
25Aug
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
28Aug
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
30Aug
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
Market

September 2026

1Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
4Sep
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
5Sep
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
Market
6Sep
Homeacres, Alhampton
Annual open day at Charles Dowding's garden. BBQ by Slow Farming Co. Kids free. 10am-4pm. £14.
GardeningFamily
6Sep
Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford
Annual classic car show with live displays, on-stage talks, traders, food, family entertainment.
Festival
8Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
10Sep
Wheathill Golf Club
Annual charity golf day in aid of Children's Hospice South West. Sponsorship and team entries welcome.
Outdoor
11Sep
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
12Sep
Glastonbury Abbey
One-day festival featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more. 2pm-11pm.
Festival
12-13Sep
Sacred farm land between Shepton Mallet and Frome
Weekend wellbeing festival - 20+ workshops, 50 facilitators, live music. Educational talks, yoga, wild swimming, sound healing. Saturday £97 / Weekend £180.
FestivalFitness
15Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
16Sep
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
Gardening
18Sep
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
19Sep
Homeacres, Alhampton
Explore the energetic aspects of gardening with Charles Dowding. 10:30am-4pm. £195.
Gardening
19-4Sep-Oct
Across Somerset
Open studios across the county. Visit artists' workshops, see work being made, buy direct.
Creative
22Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
25Sep
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
26-27Sep
Homeacres, Alhampton
Two-day immersive no-dig course with Charles Dowding. Includes meals and evening at local pub. £405.
Gardening
27Sep
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
Market
29Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market

Ongoing Workshops (Book Anytime)

These workshops don't have fixed dates - contact venues to book.

Anytime
Vallis Farm, near Frome
5-week courses, one-day intros, outdoor Raku firing at biodynamic community hub.
Creative
Anytime
Carlingcott
Private 2-hour pottery lessons. All materials, firing & glazing included.
Creative
Anytime
Somerset
Hand-building mugs, flower pressing in eco-friendly log cabin studio.
Creative
Anytime
Glastonbury
Oil painting workshops. £25 for 3hrs, max 5 people. Mon/Fri/Sat.
Creative
Anytime
West Coker
Indian block printing. £25 for 2hrs, £35 for 3hrs. All materials included.
Creative
Anytime
Somerset
Bread-making & cake courses. £200, max 4 people. Like a day at the bakery.
Food
Anytime
South Somerset
5-hour silver workshops, wedding ring courses in Fairtrade gold.
Creative
Anytime
18 Cheap Street, Frome
5-week beginner courses, day workshops in silver jewellery making.
Creative
Anytime
Somerset
3-day residential landscape photography workshops. £895.
Creative
Anytime
Glastonbury
Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, Menopause Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga. 1-2-1 and group.
Fitness
Anytime
Bruton
Hatha yoga, breathing for wellness, pregnancy yoga classes.
Fitness
Anytime
Galhampton Village Hall & Playing Field
Yoga (Mon, Thu), Pilates (Wed, Fri), line dancing, ballroom, bridge club, art group, table tennis, lunch club (2nd Thu), village coffee morning (1st Sat).
FitnessCreative
Anytime
Galhampton Village Hall
Monthly gong sound bath - 2nd Sunday of the month, 2pm-3pm.
Fitness
Anytime
Castle Cary
Iyengar yoga in Castle Cary - Gentle, Beginners, Intermediate and General classes. Private lessons available. £11-£13.50, 10% off block bookings.
Fitness
Anytime
Bath area
Growing, harvesting & arranging cut flowers. Hen party workshops available.
Creative
Anytime
Glastonbury
Ukulele & guitar lessons for all ages. 1-2-1 or group, online or in-person.
Creative
Anytime
Street
60+ classes/week: ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, musical theatre.
Creative
Anytime
Castle Cary
2-day willow basket weaving courses. Max 6 people. All materials provided.
Creative
Anytime
Hinton Park Estate, Somerset
One-day blacksmithing course: forge a fire-steel and foraging knife. Max 6 people. 09:30-18:00.
Creative
Anytime
Somerset
Flexible blacksmithing courses for 1-2 people. £165/person/day. Sculpture & creative work.
Creative
UntilMar
Osip, Bruton
Artist-in-residence exhibition featuring ceramicists Florian Gadsby, Ken Eastman, Sue Paraskeva, Nicola Tassie, Derek Wilson, plus wood sculptor Mark Reddy and photographer Jonty Sale. Talks & events TBA - sign up for their newsletter.
CreativeFood
22Oct
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. 07:45.
Fitness
8Oct
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. Wake up with Arthur Cole as he leads you on a stroll through the late summer gardens before the rest of the estate awakes. 07:15.
Fitness
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Assembly Room
Recurring ~53 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Fitness
Anytime
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
Recurring ~35 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Fitness
Anytime
Market House, Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH
Recurring ~12 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
Unit 1, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet BA4 6LX
Recurring ~103 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
Methodist Church, 2 Upper High St, Castle Cary BA7 7AT
Recurring ~52 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
Evercreech, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QW
Recurring ~52 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
Carymoor Environmental Trust, Dimmer Ln, Castle Cary BA7 7NR
Recurring ~35 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
Upstairs, Bailey Hill Bookshop, Fore St, Castle Cary BA7 7BG
Recurring ~52 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Fitness
Anytime
Caryford Hall, Maggs Ln, Ansford, Castle Cary BA7 7JJ
Recurring ~11 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Gardening
Anytime
Market House, Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH
Recurring ~24 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
Methodist Church Hall, 2 Upper High St, Castle Cary BA7 7AT
Recurring ~7 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
The Market House – (Assembly Room, top floor) Market Pl, Castle Cary BA7 7AH
Recurring ~7 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
Schimmel Hardware, Fore St, Castle Cary BA7 7BG
Recurring ~11 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Food
Anytime
The White Hart, 4 Fore St, Castle Cary BA7 7BQ
Recurring ~7 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Creative
Anytime
Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN
Recurring ~5 times this year. Check TeamUp for next session.
Market

October 2026

2Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
6Oct
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
7Oct
Castle Cary
Beloved children's carnival - this year's theme: It's All A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus. Spookiest Halloween costumes welcome.
FestivalFamily
8Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
9Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
13Oct
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
14Oct
Castle Cary
Annual evening illuminated carnival procession through Castle Cary. The big one!
Festival
15Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
16Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
20Oct
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
22Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
23Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
25Oct
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
Market
27Oct
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
29Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
30Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
5Nov
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. 07:15.
Fitness
19Nov
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. 07:30.
Fitness
29Nov
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
Market
3Dec
The Newt in Somerset, Hadspen, A359, Bruton BA7 7NG
£45 Gain exclusive access to the gardens & estate as the wildlife wakes up. 08:00.
Fitness

November 2026

3Nov
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
5Nov
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
6Nov
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
10Nov
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
12Nov
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
13Nov
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
17Nov
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
19Nov
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
20Nov
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
24Nov
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
26Nov
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
27Nov
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market

December 2026

1Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
3Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
4Dec
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
8Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
10Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
11Dec
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
15Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
17Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
18Dec
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
22Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
24Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness
25Dec
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
Market
29Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
Market
31Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
Fitness