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Calendar of Events in Somerset for August 2014

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Choose from a huge range of events and activities across Somerset. Visit an agricultural show or open air festival; enjoy outdoor pursuits and recreations such as walking and nature trails, or treat yourself to some real westcountry culture at a music or theatre performance or art exhibition.

01

Friday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

02

Saturday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

Food and drink

Axbridge Farmers Market

Located in Market Square in the centre of the small historic Somerset town of Axbridge, the Farmers Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 9:00am to about 1:00pm.

03

Sunday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

04

Monday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

05

Tuesday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

06

Wednesday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

Nature

Hestercombe Gardens Express

Welcome aboard the Hestercombe Express! Enjoy a relaxing day out with the West Somerset Railway & Hestercombe Gardens, a rail adventure combined with the beauty of the internationally acclaimed Hestercombe Gardens.

Food and drink

Wells Farmers Market

Located at the Market Place in front of the Town Hall, Wells Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:30pm (till 3:00pm in June, July, and August

07

Thursday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

Festivals

36th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

(7 Aug - 10 Aug)

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is now in its 36th year and is Europe's largest ballooning event. It is a spectacular, free, four days of fun for the whole family. Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August 2014.

08

Friday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

Festivals

36th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

(7 Aug - 10 Aug)

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is now in its 36th year and is Europe's largest ballooning event. It is a spectacular, free, four days of fun for the whole family. Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August 2014.

09

Saturday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

Festivals

36th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

(7 Aug - 10 Aug)

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is now in its 36th year and is Europe's largest ballooning event. It is a spectacular, free, four days of fun for the whole family. Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August 2014.

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

Food and drink

Frome Farmers Market

Located in the Cheese and Grain Market Hall near the centre of town, Frome Farmers Market takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 1:00pm

10

Sunday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

Festivals

36th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

(7 Aug - 10 Aug)

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is now in its 36th year and is Europe's largest ballooning event. It is a spectacular, free, four days of fun for the whole family. Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th August 2014.

11

Monday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

12

Tuesday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

13

Wednesday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

Sport and recreation

Exmoor Pony Breed Show (at Exford Show)

The Annual Breed Show of the Exmoor Pony Society. A great opportunity to see these wonderful ponies up close. Classes showing ponies of all ages from foals to veterans - in-hand and ridden. Wednesday 13th August 2014.

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

Nature

Hestercombe Gardens Express

Welcome aboard the Hestercombe Express! Enjoy a relaxing day out with the West Somerset Railway & Hestercombe Gardens, a rail adventure combined with the beauty of the internationally acclaimed Hestercombe Gardens.

Food and drink

Wells Farmers Market

Located at the Market Place in front of the Town Hall, Wells Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:30pm (till 3:00pm in June, July, and August)

14

Thursday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

15

Friday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

16

Saturday

Theatre

Thérèse Raquin at Theatre Royal, Bath

(30 Jul - 16 Aug)

Alison Steadman stars in 'Thérèse Raquin' by Emile Zola in a new version by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Jonathan Munby at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 16th August 2014.

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

Food and drink

Crewkerne Farmers Market

Located in Falkland Square near the centre of town, Crewkerne Farmers Market takes place on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Nature

A Wild Night Out in Simonsbath

Come and enjoy the nocturnal sights and sounds such as bats, stars and moths around Simonsbath. Saturday 16th August 2014, from 8:30pm to 10:00pm

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Sunday

 

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Monday

 

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Tuesday

 

20

Wednesday

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

Nature

Hestercombe Gardens Express

Welcome aboard the Hestercombe Express! Enjoy a relaxing day out with the West Somerset Railway & Hestercombe Gardens, a rail adventure combined with the beauty of the internationally acclaimed Hestercombe Gardens.

Food and drink

Wells Farmers Market

Located at the Market Place in front of the Town Hall, Wells Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:30pm (till 3:00pm in June, July, and August)

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

21

Thursday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

22

Friday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

23

Saturday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

Nature

Wells Cathedral Tower Tour

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Britain, experience an hour long tour of this sunning building. One tour per month on selected dates throughout the year.

24

Sunday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

25

Monday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

26

Tuesday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

27

Wednesday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

Nature

Hestercombe Gardens Express

Welcome aboard the Hestercombe Express! Enjoy a relaxing day out with the West Somerset Railway & Hestercombe Gardens, a rail adventure combined with the beauty of the internationally acclaimed Hestercombe Gardens.

Food and drink

Wells Farmers Market

Located at the Market Place in front of the Town Hall, Wells Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:30pm (till 3:00pm in June, July, and August)

28

Thursday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

29

Friday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

30

Saturday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

Nature

Dunster Castle Express

How better to visit magnificent Dunster Castle than by a leisurely ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside, hauled by a vintage steam engine?

31

Sunday

Theatre

Hay Fever at Theatre Royal, Bath

(20 Aug - 6 Sep)

Felicity Kendal stars in Noël Coward's 'Hay Fever', directed by Lindsay Posner at the Theatre Royal, Bath between Wednesday 20th August and Saturday 6th September 2014.

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