Events

Open for private viewings in aid of Somerset Wildlife Trust, by prior arrangement between March and September.

Hillcrest is a 5-acre garden with so many special places within it that everyone can find a perfect spot to sit and contemplate. It has incredible far reaching views overlooking the Somerset Levels.  There is a very large wild flower meadow leading down to an enormous wildlife pond full of dragonflies. There are bee hives to visit too with a bee expert on hand to answer any questions you may have about these essential visitors to our gardens.  

Opening for private groups by prior arrangement in aid of Somerset Wildlife Trust between April and September.

Broomclose, a stunning Arts and Craft house, has a garden divided into idyllic pockets, from the Camelia Walk to the vegetable garden.

As there is a milder eco-climate here you will find unusual sub tropical trees and plants.  It has been described as “bee heaven” by local beekeepers due to the huge array of bee friendly plants.

John Bebbington will be setting up moth traps again in a field at Curry Rivel to see what's about.

Sharpen your nocturnal senses on a wildlife-rich, night-time ramble across the Mendip landscape with nature and astronomy expert and broadcaster Chris Sperring MBE.

The Glow Worm walk will meet in the centre of Somerton before driving a short distance to see these invertebrates just to the south of the town.

Somerset Wildlife Trust are going to Farm Fest 2019! Farm Fest is a genre-defying melting pot of music, arts, party and people, set to a beautiful Somerset vista. Always independent, it’s good music, good causes and good times. For everyone.

Are you interested in learning how to make the most of your compost heap? Come along and learn all about how to make really good quality compost in your own garden. 

Dragonflies are some of our most beautiful acrobatic insects but they spend most of their lives underwater as fierce predators. Join us for a family picnic and a stroll around the wildlife rich lakes Frogmary Green Farm to hopefully see these masters of the sky and learn about their incredible lives.

This event is now FULLY BOOKED. Please check back for similar events in the future. Apologies for any disappointment.

A family seashore safari where children and families can discover and find out more about the fantastic creatures hiding in the rocky shores along Brean beach.

This event is now FULLY BOOKED. Please check back for similar events in the future. Apologies for any disappointment.

A family seashore safari where children and families can discover and find out more about the fantastic creatures hiding in the rock pools of Minehead.