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A photographic exhibition of life on the Blackdown Hills at Somerset Rural Life Museum, until 19 Mrch.
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Until February 27
Myths and Monsters
Family-friendly exhibition in Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. It links the world of literature, art and myth with some of the very best (and worst) you could expect to meet. Star contributors range from Axel Scheffler to Michael Foreman, and from Cressida Cowell to Victoria Topping. Some monsters have escaped to the city. Search for them on a free immersive trail around Bath. Plus:
Bronwyn Williams-Ellis: Mythical Beasts Past & Present
The lively and colourful beasts painted onto ceramic dishes featured in this show by the Bathbased artist have been conceived as partners to the adjoining Myths & Monsters exhibition.
A Better World is Edible
How does the food we eat affect the planet, and what can we do about it? Go to the kitchen at We the Curious to cook up some sustainable snacks, chat about the food we eat and changes we can make. Two activities alternate: The Big Green Grill-Off and The Missing Ingredient. For 7 year olds and above.
Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters
Colourful and vibrant exhibition of Aboriginal Australian Art for all ages in the Box Museum in Plymouth. With over 300 paintings and objects by more than 100 artists. The centre piece of the exhibition is a digital dome experience which immerses audiences in the rich landscapes and culture of Australia. Audiences are invited to lie on the ground and look up at the ceiling of the dome and star gaze where a circular film of the Australian skies, landscapes, it’s art and its history is projected.
Wind in the Willows sculpture trail at Coates English Willow until 9 April.
Until February 28
Peak Through the Wardrobe
Make a trip to Milsom Place, Milsom Street, Bath and follow the paw prints to discover a vision of Narnia. A diorama will transport viewers into a magical world complete with a life-size lion accompanied by his faithful animal companions, the witch’s throne and, of course, the essential wardrobe.
Until March 1
Behind Closed Doors Tours
A chance to see behind the normally closed doors of Stourhead House. Tours may cover four floors with many stairs, from the basement to the attics. You will be able to see how some of the rooms in the house are used today, as offices, conservation studios, and many other uses, giving you an insight into what goes on behind the scenes to care for Stourhead House and its collection. Advance booking recommended. From 11.15am to 12.15pm, free with normal admission.
Until March 19
The Blackdown Hills: A Photographic Portrait
Exhibition in Somerset Rural Life Museum bringing together over 50 photographs by Somerset-based photographer Pauline Rook. It includes a selection of her most recent work, captured using the infrared techniques she began to learn during lockdown.
Until March 31
The Adoption Donkey Top Trumps Trail
Discover who comes out on top in this head-to-head game at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth. Do you know which adoption donkey has the loudest bray, who is the most playful and who has the largest ears? They have scored the adoption donkeys against eight different donkey stats and the aim of the game is to find out who trumps whom in each head-tohead round. Simply follow the trail to find the giant Top Trumps cards located around the sanctuary and reveal which adoption donkey comes out on top in each round. Once you have completed all eight rounds, head to the Gift Shop to collect your prize. £5 per trail, pick up a sheet from the Gift Shop. There will also be daily talks and donkeys to meet.
Until April 9
Wind in the Willows Sculpture Trail
In conjunction with the Brewhouse Theatre, Coates English Willow have created 12 willowy Wind in the Willow Sculptures to find. At Stoke Road, Stoke St Gregory. From 10am to 3pm, £4.50, tickets can be bought at the door.
Until April 24
Shoephoria!
A display at the Fashion Museum in Bath showcasing highlights of the museum’s world-class shoe collection. Showcasing 350 pairs of boots and shoes, it traces the evolution of shoe style over the last 300 years. From the oldest shoes in the collection to sneakers and trainers from the 2000s and from shoes belonging to Queen Mary and Queen Victoria.
February
Thursday 10 & Sat 12
The People’s Tour
Learn about the incredible humans behind the rich history of Bristol Old Vic. Inspired by the people, performers and players who have walked the boards through two and a half centuries, learn about the productions that made history. It combines myth, fact and Bristolian folklore, as experienced tour guides expertly weave past and present into a thrilling and informative experience. For all ages at 11am, tickets £12, concs £10, book online.
Friday 11
Langport Vintage Market
An eclectic market offering a range of vintage traders selling homewares, clothing, jewellery & collectables. From 10am to 4pm.
Saturday 12
Book Fair
Browse the books from 12pm Abbey House, Glastonbury Abbey for a bargain. Enjoy a cup of tea in the sitting room of this historic early 19th century residence and a short talk about the history of Abbey House taking place at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Refreshments available.
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13
Round About
This Exhibition of Matchstick Scale Model Ships at Fleet Air Arm Museum is the culmination of a lifetimes work by Phillip Warren. It will include many of the iconic aircraft carriers used by the royal Navy from all Eras. The collection of 525 ships and 1000 aircraft includes ships of the Royal Navy, United States Navy and many other nations, illustrating the development of warships from the end of World War II right up to the present day, free with normal admission. From 10am to 3pm
Monday 14
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thursday 17 & Sat 19
The People’s Tour
As February 10 & 12.
Saturday 19 - March 13
Photographer of the Year Exhibition
New event in the Longhouse at Longleat showcasing over 100 shortlisted photos, celebrating the beauty and character of Longleat’s grounds and host of beloved animals. All photos have been taken by guests and staff, creating a very personal and unique collection.
Sunday 20
Giant Flea Market
Over 250 inside and outside stalls, selling a plethora of items at the Bath and West Showground. From 9.30am, adults £5, accompanied children free.
Bath Board Game Day
Join Julian House at Komedia, Westgate Street for Bath’s biggest board game day. With over a hundred games to choose from, play games and have fun. From 10am to 8pm.
Potato Day and Seed Swap
Find everything you need to inspire you this growing season with stalls, community groups, community seed swap, workshops, and children’s activities. Community Seed Swap: take your excess seeds in clearly marked and sealed paper envelopes and swap for exciting new varieties. From 10am to 2pm in the Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome.
The Titanic Museum exhibition , Bristol, 22 -27 March.
Titanic Museum Exhibition
In a small, intimate environment at the Island, Nelson Street, Bristol, visitors can explore the city’s connection to the Titanic, learn about the great ship, the people from Bristol who boarded it, life aboard and discover items from the Titanic that have never been seen in public. Also how the world was changed after the disaster. The team from the upcoming PC game Titanic: Honor & Glory, will also be providing a playable demo that enables visitors to explore the ship in first person.
Thursday 24
Aled Jones
As part of his Cathedral Tour, Aled Jones will be performing in Bristol Cathedral. At 7pm tickets from £33.60, VIP Meet and Greet tickets available. Tickets from ticketek. co.uk
Archaeology Open Day
Look at archaeological finds with the Roman Baths team. Visit Culverhay Archaeology Centre and explore archaeological finds from Keynsham, including objects from the Roman and Medieval periods. Tours take place at 11am and 2pm. Book your place on 01225 477773.
Indoor Market and Table Top Sale
A variety of stalls including eggs, cakes, fruit and veg, plants
jewellery, knitted baby wear, books, local crafts, handcrafts and greeting cards. From 8am to 12pm in St. Andrews Church Hall, Manor Road, Burnham-on-Sea.
Friday 25 - Sunday 27
Bath Art Fair
See original contemporary art work, ceramics, jewellery and sculpture from over 80 of the nations leading independent artists in Bath Pavilion, North Parade Road. Artists will be happy to chat about their creations. Book online, adults £6, children free.
Saturday 26
Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show
A magnet for enthusiasts, club members and traders alike. It features the finest themed club displays in the world and there is fierce competition for the much-coveted ‘best stand’ award and cash prize every year. From 9.30am at the Bath and West Showground. Adults £14 (£12 in advance), accompanied children free.
Fireworks At Sea
Watch a spectacular fireworks display in Weston-super-Mare with the best views from the Pier. From 6pm, fireworks display begins at 8pm (subject to weather conditions). Tickets to the pier start at £12.50.
National Garden Scheme Open Day
Visit Hestercombe Gardens to help support the National Garden Scheme. A proportion of all admissions from visits will be donated to the NGS as they in turn provide funding to a number of extremely important charities. From 10am to 3.30pm, £13.75.
Tuesday 1 - Sunday 6
Bristol Light Festival
Bristol will be filled with colour and vibrancy with a showcase of renowned light artists and installations at selected locations across the city. From 5 to10pm, the installations will shine a light in a few unexpected places as well as illuminating some of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks around Park Street, Queen Square, St George’s Bristol, Cabot Circus, Castle Bridge, Temple Gardens, College Green and the Harbourside. There will also be a selection of daylight and green energy installations, adding a new dimension to the event and the opportunity for those visiting and working in the city to experience some of the artworks throughout the day.
Thursday 3
Aled Jones
As February 24 but in Wells Cathedral at 7pm. This year is the 25th anniversary of World Book Day and the message is: ‘you are a reader‘. It will be filled with lots of exciting, celebratory ways to promote reading for pleasure not only on the day itself but allyear round. There will be plenty of events and activities to give children the opportunity to discover a love for reading. This includes:
Monday February 28
World Book Day LIVE with Matilda and friends
An exciting line up of World Book Day £1 book authors – including Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell, and other guests, will be hosted by rapper MC Grammar and live-streamed on the World Book Day website. Live from the Cambridge Theatre – home of Matilda the Musical – from 11am. Go to www.worldbookday.com for full details and a chance for schools to share their reading for pleasure practice in the ‘You are a reader’ competition.
Indoor Market and Table Top Sale
As February 24.
Thursday 3 & Sat 5
The People’s Tour
As February 10 & 12.
Friday 4
Peppa Pig Soft Play Session
Enjoy a free all day soft play session in Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare. From 10am, places limited, pre-booking recommended.
Saturday 5 - May 3
From Hogarth to Hodgkin
Exhibition in Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath showcasing the best of the gallery’s print collection. Works on display will span 700 years.
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6
Glastonbury Fairy Fayre
Free entry to the daytime fayre suitable for all ages. All are welcome who come in peace. There will be a selection of workshops and talks from 10.30am to 5pm Saturday and 11am to 4.30pm Sunday. In Glastonbury Town Hall.
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Round About
Sunday 6
Spring Plant and Gardening Fair
Over twenty stalls selling plants and gardening sundries packed with inspiration and ideas for the Spring garden. From 10.30am to 4pm in Forde Abbey.
Magpie Market
A market for vintage and contemporary gifts, jewellery and homemade crafts and produce. Free from 10am to 3pm in the Cheese and Grain, Market Yard, Frome.
Thursday 10
Aled Jones
As February 24 but in Exeter Cathedral at 7pm.
Indoor Market and Table Top Sale
As February 24.
Thursday 10 & Sat 12
The People’s Tour
As February 10 & 12.
Friday 11 - Sunday 13
Antique & Collectors Fair
Unique finds,retro collectables and a vast variety of vintage items with 600 stands at the Bath and West Showground. Admission £10 from noon on Friday. Saturday and Sunday entry £5.
Friday 11 - Sunday 20
British Science Week Activities
Be a Science Detective at the Roman Baths in Bath, pick up an activity trail and explore objects from the collection. Plus: Monday 14 - Friday 18 - Hands-on Science Archaeology is a science. Explore objects scientifically from the collection beside the Great Bath from 2 to 4pm.
Saturday 12
Langport Vintage Market
As February 11. Lambing at Brymore Academy, Cnnington, 19 March.
Sunday 13
Helicopter Air Experience Flight
Have the opportunity to learn how a helicopter works as a pilot explains the controls whilst you look down on Weston-super-Mare from a thousand feet in the air. From 2pm at the Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road.
Thursday 17
Indoor Market and Table Top Sale
As February 24.
Thursday 17 & Sat 19
The People’s Tour
As February 10 & 12.
Friday 18 & Saturday 19
The Festival of Cards
Fair regularly attracting up to 130 dealers from both United Kingdom and overseas at the Bath and West Showground. Although principally postcards it also features Cigarette Cards, Paper Collectables (Ephemera) and Stamps. From 10am to 6pm Friday; 9.30am to 4pm Saturday. Admission £5 for 2 days, £2 Saturday only.
Friday 18 - Thursday 31
Museum of the Moon
Saturday 12 - June 25
In Xanadu: Coleridge and the West Country
An exhibition at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton in partnership with the British Library to showcase the earliest manuscript of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s extraordinary poem Kubla Khan. The exhibition celebrates the manuscript’s return to the county where it was written. It will tell the story of Coleridge’s time spent living in and near the Quantock Hills, his relationship with William and Dorothy Wordsworth, and the legacy of his writing. Includes: Thursday 31 Exhibition Tours Find out more about the artworks and objects on display in this short gallery tour of the exhibition at 2.30pm. Must be booked, suggested donation of £3.
World famous art installation, a family friendly exhibition in St Mary Magdalene Church in the centre of Taunton. Designed by Luke Jerram and measuring seven metres in diameter, it uses detailed NASA imagery to replicate the lunar surface, allowing people to explore the moon’s appearance in extraordinary detail. It is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound allowing us to observe and contemplate cultural similarities and differences around the world, and consider the latest moon science. From 6 to 7pm.
Saturday 19
Brymore Lambing
The whole family can go to Brymore Academy in Cannington to see the lambs and visit the ewes on their due dates. There will also be the opportunity to bottle feed and cuddle a lamb as well as other animals to see on the farm and family friendly activities. From 10.30am to 3pm, refreshments available. Details on 01278 652369.
Saturday 19 - July 3
Dress for Redress: Exploring Native American Material Culture
An exhibition of the work of contemporary Anishinabe artist Celeste Pedri-Spade in The American Museum and Gardens in Bath. Featuring a series of spectacular wearable-art pieces, personal artefacts and photography, alongside historical items from the Museum’s collection, the exhibition will demonstrate the continuing legacy and profound importance of visual and material culture.
Sunday 20
Rare Plant Fair
An opportunity to buy interesting and unusual plants from nurseries, all of whom are genuine growers dedicated to offering well-grown plants and advice on the plants they sell. At the Bishop’s Palace, wells. Adults £8, includes the Fair, Palace and Gardens.
Steam Train Day
First event of the year on Yeovil Railway. Gates open at 10.30am, first ride 11am. Admission includes unlimited steam train rides in an atmospheric brake van or heritage coach, unlimited miniature steam railway rides, turntable demonstrations at 12 and 2.30pm and model railway. Adults £9, children £4, under 5s free. One child free with paying adult.
Steam Gala
On East Somerset Railway. Trains run from 10.30am to 4pm, book online.
Behind the Scenes Spotters weekend and Memorabilia Sale
Throughout the day you will have a Behind the Scenes opportunity to learn about the work of the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare and view the airframes awaiting restoration and not on general public display Your chance to pick up a piece of Aviation memorabilia from the many stalls at this event Including Signed Prints, Badges and Medal, Books, Model Kits and Aviation Memorabilia.
Saturday 26 - June 5
Somerset Portraits and Voices
Somerset artist Kate Lynch documents the people practising old crafts and trades in Somerset in Somerset Rural Life Museum , Glastonbury. There are 30 traditional craftspeople featured in the exhibition of work including basketmakers, weavers, blacksmiths, farriers, potters and hedgelayers. Kate’s charcoal drawings and paintings pay tribute to their knowledge and time-honoured skills.
Sunday 27
Happy Mother’s Day
And don’t forget to put the clocks forward!
Toy & Train Collectors Fair
Over 300 stalls at the Bath and West Showground. From 10.30am to 2.30pm Admission £4 per person.
April
Saturday 2
Eat: Minehead
Locally focused food-and drink festival. Expect over 70 local food and drink producers and free entertainment all along the Avenue. Free, from 10am and 4pm.
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3
World at War Weekend
10th Anniversary Event with WWII Vehicles & Encampment at the Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road. See the land surrounding Weston Airfield’s original WW2 era control brought to life by huge living history camps, military re-enactors and historic vehicles.
Sunday 3
Magpie Market
As March 6.
