January 2026
1Jan
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
2Jan
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
6Jan
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
6Jan
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
6Jan
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
7Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Gentle yoga session focusing on body awareness and mindfulness.
8Jan
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
8Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Early morning guided walk through the estate gardens in winter stillness.
9Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Deep stretching and breathing techniques for relaxation and flexibility.
9Jan
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
10Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Scenic group run through the beautiful Newt estate grounds.
10Jan
RSPB Ham Wall
Guided walk spotting winter ducks and other wetland wildlife. 10am-12:30pm.
10Jan
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Full day writers retreat for creative writing. 10:30am-3pm.
11Jan
Castle Cary Station: From Building to Bombing
Market House, Castle Cary
Illustrated talk by Jon Baggott including rare 1942 BBC interview. See model of Cary station. Doors 2:30pm, talk 3pm. £5 donation (cash).
13Jan
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
13Jan
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
13Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Learn to identify trees by bark, buds and silhouette when leaves are gone.
13Jan
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
14Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Gentle yoga session focusing on body awareness and mindfulness.
14Jan
Mid-Somerset Showground
Traditional cider orchard blessing ceremony with music, dancing and cider.
14Jan
Avalon Marshes Centre
2-hour session to unwind and reconnect with your body. Morning (10am) and afternoon (1:30pm) sessions.
14Jan
Catcott Lows Nature Reserve
Warden-led walk through flooded fields to see wintering birds. 10am-12pm.
15Jan
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
15Jan
At The Chapel, Bruton
Author talk about her novel exploring boxing and grief.
16Jan
16Jan
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
17Jan
Abbey Farm, Glastonbury
Family-friendly wassail celebration at the historic abbey farm.
17Jan
Hornblotton (near Castle Cary)
Local village wassail. Very close to Castle Cary! Check locally for 2026 date.
17Jan
Hinton St. George
Free wassail with lantern procession led by Lord of Misrule and Lyme Morris.
17Jan
RSPB Ham Wall
Learn the basics of bird identification on a guided walk. 10am-12:30pm.
18Jan
Watchfield, Highbridge
Traditional wassail at working cider farm. Live music until midnight.
18Jan
18Jan
Royal Bath & West Showground
250+ stalls of antiques, vintage, crafts and food. £6 entry.
18Jan
Shoemakers Museum, Street
Family-friendly wassail in walled orchard. Storytelling, theatre, crown competition. 2-4:30pm. Free for ticket holders.
18Jan
Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary
Pub quiz evening with cheese and wine. 7pm.
20Jan
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
20Jan
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
20Jan
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
20Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Learn traditional herbal remedy preparation using garden herbs.
21Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Gentle yoga session focusing on body awareness and mindfulness.
21Jan
Avalon Marshes Centre
Full day pottery course creating your own pieces. 9:15am-4:30pm.
22Jan
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
22Jan
22Jan
At The Chapel, Bruton
Talk on MI6 operations in Nazi Germany.
22Jan
Avalon Marshes Centre
Engaging hands-on session designed specifically for home educated children.
22Jan
Avalon Marshes Centre
Full day pottery course creating your own pieces. 9:15am-4:30pm.
23Jan
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
23Jan
23Jan
Sheppy's Cider, Bradford-on-Tone
Wassail at one of Somerset's oldest cider farms (since 1816).
24Jan
24Jan
25Jan
RSPB Ham Wall
Explore the wetlands and spot winter wildlife with expert guides. 10am-12:30pm.
25Jan
Cary's Industrial Past
Caryford Hall, Castle Cary
Talk by Chris Culpin on Castle Cary's industrial history. 3pm. Part of Cary Museum's winter series.
27Jan
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
27Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Hands-on fermentation techniques followed by Garden Cafe lunch.
27Jan
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
28Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Plan your vegetable garden for maximum yield with expert guidance.
29Jan
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
29Jan
The Newt in Somerset
Special seasonal walk celebrating winter's unique beauty.
29Jan
At The Chapel, Bruton
The epic history of portrait painting through the ages.
30Jan
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
30Jan
Sourdown Farm, Sub Rd, Butleigh
Traditional sea shanty singing evening. Bar opens 5pm, singing starts 6:15pm.
31Jan
Avalon Marshes Centre
Create your own needle-felted terrier to take home. 10am-1:30pm.
February 2026
1Feb
Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre
Light the longhall fire and weave a Brigid Cross to celebrate the ancient Celtic festival. Family nature walk to observe first signs of spring. 10am-4pm.
1Feb
RSPB Ham Wall
Guided walk spotting winter ducks and other wetland wildlife. 10am-12:30pm.
2Feb
RSPB Ham Wall
Join RSPB wardens for a guided walk celebrating World Wetlands Day. 9am-12pm.
3Feb
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
3Feb
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
3Feb
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
5Feb
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
5Feb
The Newt in Somerset
Early walk celebrating the first snowdrops of the season.
5Feb
6Feb
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
6Feb
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Discover the story of the earliest known monastery in Britain at Beckery Island.
7Feb
The Market House, Castle Cary
Monthly farmers market with local producers. First Saturday of each month.
7Feb
Vallis Farm, Frome
Create a beautiful silver clay pendant inspired by nature.
7Feb
Jubilee Park, Bruton
Candlemas celebration with flares encircling the Dovecot hill. Fire dancing, street food, mulled cider. Free entry (donations welcome), flares £10. 5-7:30pm.
7Feb
The Newt in Somerset
Learn butchery skills with whole lamb, from breakdown to cooking.
8Feb
Cary Museum in Winter
Market House, Castle Cary
Part of Cary Museum's winter talk series. Details TBA. 3pm.
10Feb
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
10Feb
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
10Feb
12Feb
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
12Feb
At The Chapel, Bruton
Documentary filmmaker on his museum overnight experiences.
13Feb
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
13Feb
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Social writing event combining wine and writing. Free! 7pm.
13Feb
The Newt in Somerset
Romantic evening learning cocktails and small bites for Valentine's.
15Feb
RSPB Ham Wall
Explore the wetlands and spot winter wildlife with expert guides. 10am-12:30pm.
17Feb
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
17Feb
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
17Feb
18Feb
Avalon Marshes Centre
2-hour session to unwind and reconnect with your body. 10am-12pm.
18Feb
Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary
Talk on redemption through sport. 7:30pm.
19Feb
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
19Feb
At The Chapel, Bruton
A moving account of grief and healing through wild swimming.
20Feb
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
20Feb
The Newt in Somerset
Craft a traditional woven straw beehive using ancient techniques.
22Feb
Shepton Mallet
One-day metalwork course for beginners - build from recycled materials. £155.
22Feb
Avalon Marshes Centre
Learn the art of wet felting and create your own felted items. 10am-1:30pm.
22Feb
Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary
Dark-pop chanson band - vintage Berlin cabaret meets film noir. 4pm.
22Feb
Music for Two Lutes
Lower Cockhill Farm (medieval hall)
Intimate concert in a medieval hall. Very limited tickets. £20. Part of Cary Museum's winter series.
24Feb
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
24Feb
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
25Feb
The Newt in Somerset
Essential pruning techniques for healthy, productive fruit trees.
26Feb
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
27Feb
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
27Feb
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Afternoon writers retreat session. 12noon-4pm.
28Feb
The Newt in Somerset
Paint botanical specimens in watercolour with expert guidance.
March 2026
1Mar
Frome Town Centre
200+ independent traders - craft, vintage, food, plants. Free entry.
1Mar
Royal Bath & West Showground
250+ stalls of antiques, vintage, crafts and food. £6 entry.
3Mar
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
3Mar
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
5Mar
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
6Mar
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
7Mar
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
7Mar
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Learn ancient English weaving techniques with artist Sarah LeBreton.
7Mar
Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre
Fully immersive, historically-themed Escape Room in the Saxon longhall. Can you lift the curse?
8Mar
Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary
Classic silent film with live piano accompaniment by MINIMA. 4pm.
10Mar
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
10Mar
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
12Mar
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
12Mar
The Newt in Somerset
Special dinner with vegan chef and YouTube star Gaz Oakley (Avant-Garde Vegan).
12Mar
The Newt in Somerset
Weave willow into spring animals - birds, hares, lambs.
13Mar
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
13Mar
14Mar
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Create your own unique monoprint with artist Jackie Curtis.
17Mar
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
17Mar
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
18Mar
Avalon Marshes Centre
2-hour session to unwind and reconnect with your body. 10am-12pm.
18Mar
Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary
Talk by the CEO of the RNLI. 7:30pm.
19Mar
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
19Mar
The Newt in Somerset
Construct a bee frame and learn about hive management.
20Mar
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
21Mar
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Full day spring writers retreat. 10:30am-3pm.
21Mar
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Explore blue/black oil-based ink techniques on coated card.
21-22Mar
Royal Bath & West Showground
Featuring the British Cheese Awards, local producers, demos, and tastings.
24Mar
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
24Mar
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
26Mar
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
27Mar
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
28Mar
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Create your own woodcut print inspired by nature and spring with artist Joanna Briar.
28Mar
Avalon Archaeology, Avalon Marshes Centre
Learn the ancient textile craft of Nalbinding (Viking knitting) with expert archaeologist Sally Pointer.
29Mar
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
29Mar
31Mar
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
31Mar
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
April 2026
2Apr
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
2Apr
The Newt in Somerset
Make Easter-themed willow animals - chicks, bunnies, spring birds.
3Apr
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
4Apr
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
5Apr
Frome Town Centre
200+ independent traders - craft, vintage, food, plants. Free entry.
5Apr
Royal Bath & West Showground
250+ stalls of antiques, vintage, crafts and food. £6 entry.
7Apr
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
7Apr
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
7Apr
Avalon Marshes Centre
Learn the ancient art of hewing - shaping timber with traditional hand tools.
8Apr
Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary
Talk by the pioneer of no-dig gardening. Just 5 minutes from Homeacres! 7:30pm.
9Apr
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
9-10Apr
Avalon Marshes Centre
Two-day course learning traditional timber framing techniques and joinery.
10Apr
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
10Apr
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Afternoon writers retreat session. 12noon-4pm.
12Apr
14Apr
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
14Apr
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
15Apr
Avalon Marshes Centre
A day of guided meditation, sound healing, and nature connection.
16Apr
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
17Apr
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
21Apr
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
21Apr
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
23Apr
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
24Apr
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
25Apr
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Make your own rag rug and learn the history of this colourful craft.
25-26Apr
Glastonbury Abbey
Jousting, re-enactment, music, markets. Under 16s free.
26Apr
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
26Apr
26Apr
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Introduction to pewter casting using cuttlefish bone with metalworker Jacky Oliver.
28Apr
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
28Apr
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
29Apr
Homeacres, Alhampton
Learn propagation techniques with Charles Dowding. 2pm-4:30pm. £60.
30Apr
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
May 2026
1May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
1May
2May
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
2May
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
3May
Frome Town Centre
200+ independent traders - craft, vintage, food, plants. Free entry.
4May
Bruton & Castle Cary
Free family STEM festival with shows, workshops, talks, and interactive science fair. All ages.
5May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
5May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
7May
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
8May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
9May
12May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
12May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
14May
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
15May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
17May
19May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
19May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
21May
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
22May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
22-24May
Gilcombe Farm, Bruton
New all-ages music festival with woodland stages, yoga, hot air balloons.
26May
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
26May
The Write Assistant, Friars Oven Farm
Weekly writing group for local writers. Every Tuesday 7pm.
28May
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
28-30May
Royal Bath & West Showground
Major agricultural show with livestock, food halls, shopping, and entertainment. 3 days.
29May
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
30May
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
31May
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
June 2026
2Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
4Jun
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
5Jun
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
6Jun
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
9Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
11Jun
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
12Jun
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
13Jun
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
16Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
18Jun
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
19Jun
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
20-21Jun
Homeacres, Alhampton
Two-day immersive no-dig course with Charles Dowding. Includes meals and evening at local pub. £405.
23Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
24Jun
Homeacres, Alhampton
Learn composting techniques with Charles Dowding. 2pm-4:30pm. £60.
25Jun
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
26Jun
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
28Jun
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
30Jun
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
July - September 2026
1Aug
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
1Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
2Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
3Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
3-5Jul
3-12Jul
Frome
10 days of music, comedy, walks, art trails, exhibitions, and workshops across town.
4Jul
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
4Sep
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
4Aug
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
4Jul
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
5Sep
Castle Cary Vintage Market
The Market House, Castle Cary
Vintage, retro, bygones, junk, music bargains. First Saturday of month, March-September.
6Sep
Homeacres, Alhampton
Annual open day at Charles Dowding's garden. BBQ by Slow Farming Co. Kids free. 10am-4pm. £14.
7Aug
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
7Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
8Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
8Aug
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
9Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
10Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
10-13Jul
Wells Cathedral
Wells Orchestral Weekend - youth orchestras, Carmina Burana. Community chorus open to all.
11Sep
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
11Aug
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
12-14Jun
Chilthorne Domer, nr Yeovil
Family-friendly music festival on a working farm. Camping, kids activities, great food.
12Sep
Glastonbury Abbey
One-day festival featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more. 2pm-11pm.
14Aug
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
14Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
15Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
15Jul
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
16Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
16Aug
Mid-Somerset Showground, Shepton Mallet
Traditional agricultural show with livestock, horse shows, crafts, food, and family fun.
16Sep
Homeacres, Alhampton
Full day with Charles Dowding. Includes lunch from the garden. 10:30am-4pm. £215.
17Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
18Sep
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
18Aug
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
19Sep
Homeacres, Alhampton
Explore the energetic aspects of gardening with Charles Dowding. 10:30am-4pm. £195.
19-4Sep-Oct
Across Somerset
Open studios across the county. Visit artists' workshops, see work being made, buy direct.
21Aug
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
21Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
21Jun
Glastonbury Abbey
Longest Day trail run through the historic abbey grounds at sunrise.
22Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
23Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
24Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
25Jul
Red Brick Building, Glastonbury
Inclusive alternative market with traders in a family-friendly space. Free entry. 11am-4pm.
25Sep
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
25Aug
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
26Jul
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
26-27Sep
Homeacres, Alhampton
Two-day immersive no-dig course with Charles Dowding. Includes meals and evening at local pub. £405.
27Sep
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
28Aug
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
28Jul
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
29Sep
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
30Aug
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
30Jul
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
31Jul
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
31-2Jul-Aug
Chew Valley Lake
Family festival celebrating food, music, and nature. Camping, foraging, live music.
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.
Anytime
Carlingcott
Private 2-hour pottery lessons. All materials, firing & glazing included.
Anytime
Somerset
Hand-building mugs, flower pressing in eco-friendly log cabin studio.
Anytime
Glastonbury
Oil painting workshops. £25 for 3hrs, max 5 people. Mon/Fri/Sat.
Anytime
West Coker
Indian block printing. £25 for 2hrs, £35 for 3hrs. All materials included.
Anytime
Somerset
Bread-making & cake courses. £200, max 4 people. Like a day at the bakery.
Anytime
South Somerset
5-hour silver workshops, wedding ring courses in Fairtrade gold.
Anytime
18 Cheap Street, Frome
5-week beginner courses, day workshops in silver jewellery making.
Anytime
Anytime
Glastonbury
Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, Menopause Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga. 1-2-1 and group.
Anytime
Anytime
Bath area
Growing, harvesting & arranging cut flowers. Hen party workshops available.
Anytime
Glastonbury
Ukulele & guitar lessons for all ages. 1-2-1 or group, online or in-person.
Anytime
Street
60+ classes/week: ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, musical theatre.
Anytime
Castle Cary
2-day willow basket weaving courses. Max 6 people. All materials provided.
Anytime
Hinton Park Estate, Somerset
One-day blacksmithing course: forge a fire-steel and foraging knife. Max 6 people. 09:30-18:00.
Anytime
Somerset
Flexible blacksmithing courses for 1-2 people. £165/person/day. Sculpture & creative work.
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.
October 2026
1Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
2Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
6Oct
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
8Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
9Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
13Oct
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
15Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
16Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
20Oct
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
22Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
23Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
25Oct
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
27Dec
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
27Oct
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
29Nov
Town Centre, Shepton Mallet
Curated mix of vintage, designer-makers, food, antiques, home & gardens, art, workshops, street food and live music. 10am-3pm.
29Oct
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
30Oct
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
November 2026
3Nov
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
5Nov
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
6Nov
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
10Nov
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
12Nov
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
13Nov
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
17Nov
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
19Nov
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
20Nov
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
24Nov
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
26Nov
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
27Nov
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
December 2026
1Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
3Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
4Dec
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
8Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
10Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
11Dec
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
15Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
17Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
18Dec
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
22Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
24Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.
25Dec
Market Place, Shepton Mallet
Historic weekly market since 1318. Fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods. 8:30am-1pm.
29Dec
The Market House, Castle Cary
Weekly market with fresh produce, artisan bread, local meats, fish, cheese & crafts. 8:30am-1:30pm.
31Dec
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
Assembly Room, Market House, Castle Cary
Flowing yoga sequence linking poses with breath. All levels welcome. 6-7pm. £10.