Culture
Somerset Life
10 Autumn Gardens To Visit
Immerse yourself in nature’s season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Holly Louise Eels shares some of Somerset’s most glorious autumnal gardens
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October 2019
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Help Our Hedgehogs
Colin Varndell Tells Us How Our Prickly Friends Are In Massive Decline In Somerset And Further Afield
3 min |
October 2019
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48 Hours In Taunton
Whether you are looking to wind down or pack plenty in, Taunton is a perfect weekend destination
4 min |
October 2019
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Taking Stock Round Skilgate
Take a tranquil walk in the Vale of Taunton Deane where Simone Stanbrook-Byrne discovers a historic deterrent to unruly behaviour
5 min |
October 2019
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Going Down In History
Being listed as a World Heritage Site opens the door to a wealth of opportunity, as PETER NALDRETT discovers in the historic city of Bath.
3 min |
August 2017
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Owls To Swoop On Bath
Owls To Swoop On Bath
1 min |
April 2018
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My Unsung Heroes
This month Rupert talks about some of the less talked about heroes of the farming world
2 min |
April 2018
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A Dramatic Performance
The Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante is one of the best-looking convertibles on the market. Simon Davis puts it to the test
2 min |
April 2018
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The Third Act
For those 50 and over, rather than slowing down there’s a world of opportunity out there
3 min |
April 2018
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Racing To Celebrate At Wincanton
There’s horses, family fun and a touch of spring glamour going on at Wincanton Racecourse this season
2 min |
April 2018
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Martin’s New Mission
This month Martin talks about his latest project on the horizon
2 min |
April 2017
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Celebrate Jane Austen In Bath
During the bicentenary year of Jane Austen’s death learn more about the novelist and her books by retracing her steps, discovering her favourite Bath haunts and celebrating her life at various events
4 min |
September 2017
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Visit The Village Of Montacute
Visit The Village Of Montacute
2 min |
September 2017
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Home Hub
While kitchen trends may come and go – good design never goes out of fashion, so follow these basic tips to top kitchen design and even if you get bored of the colour, it will still work, writes CAROL BURNS
3 min |
September 2017
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Bright Stars In The Garden
The experts at Monkton Elm Garden Centre tell us about the latest must-have garden accessory.
3 min |
September 2017
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Bringing In The Harvest
Meet some of the creative locals that will be at Toby Buckland’s Garden and Harvest Festival.
3 min |
September 2017
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Creature Comforts
Kate Humble tells JAKE TAYLOR that the natural beauty of counties like Somerset holds the key to protecting the British countryside for future generations.
5 min |
November 2017
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A Handsome Beast
ANDY RUSSELL tries out Land Rover’s fifth generation Discovery to see how it compares to its predecessors
3 min |
November 2017
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A Marbellous Experience
CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE seeks out peace and tranquillity at the marbellous Marbella Corfu hotel.
3 min |
November 2017
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A Luxury Spa Retreat
CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE checks out the newly branded and refurbished spa at Lucknam Park Hotel
2 min |
November 2017
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Pre-Party Hair
A crucial part of pre-party prep is to make sure your hair colour is looking good and your tresses are in ship shape condition. CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE visits award- winning hairdresser Steven Smart to get some tips on making sure that happens
2 min |
November 2017
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Remember Remember...
Simone Stanbrook-Byrne investigates the background to the ‘season of treason’ and finds a range of events around the county
5 min |
November 2017
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Going Coastal
Clare gladstone takes a look at some of the jewels in north somerset’s crown – its coastal towns.
6 min |
April 2017
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From Cloth To Clay
One of the UK’s leading pottery designers talks to Sarah Ford about life at the cutting edge of fashion.
4 min |
April 2017
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Diamond In The Rough
Often overlooked in favour of its more illustrious neighbours, Bridgwater has a wealth of riches too, just waiting to be discovered.
6 min |
February 2018
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Q Is For Quilter
With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does Somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months VIK MARTIN will take a stroll though the alphabet to find out.
2 min |
February 2018
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The Legacy Ladder
There’s much to consider when inheriting property.
3 min |
February 2018
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Remembering The Wartime Airfields
DENE BEBBINGTON looks back at the county’s wartime airfields and the missions they were involved in
4 min |
February 2018
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I Is for Indian Cookery School Teacher
With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does Somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months VIK MARTIN will take a stroll though the alphabet to find out.
2 min |
May 2017
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Spectacular Somerset
Geographer and Coast presenter Nicholas Crane talks to KAREN ANNE OVERTON about Roman hedonism, ancient Somerset burial grounds and his new book.
4 min |