Easter

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Residents enjoyed the `Buns & Bunnies` themed hot cross bun tasting at Crandon Springs Care Home this Easter.

Residents enjoyed the `Buns & Bunnies` themed hot cross bun tasting at Crandon Springs Care Home this Easter.

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Care home residents in Wells celebrate Easter with nursery children

Pupils at St Gildas Catholic Primary School in Yeovil donated to the Lord’s Larder as part of the school's Easter celebrations

Pupils at St Gildas Catholic Primary School in Yeovil donated to the Lord’s Larder as part of the school's Easter celebrations

Yeovil pupils bring Easter story to life with various events

The Rt Revd Michael Beasley began his pilgrimage across Somerset on Tuesday, March 31

The Rt Revd Michael Beasley began his pilgrimage across Somerset on Tuesday, March 31

Somerset bishop undertakes pilgrimage as part of Holy Week

Various Easter services at Wells Cathedral are among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

Various Easter services at Wells Cathedral are among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: April 3-9, 2026

The Easter weekend is expected to bring a mixed weather forecast across Taunton

The Easter weekend is expected to bring a mixed weather forecast across Taunton

Met Office issues Easter weekend weather forecast for Taunton

Lakeland Easter sale has 25% off

Lakeland Easter sale has 25% off

Lakeland’s huge Easter sale is live - these are the deals people are rushing to buy

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: April 2-8, 2026

A Young Driver session is among the events taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

A Young Driver session is among the events taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: March 27-April 2, 2026

Suez waste crews handling Somerset bin collections

Suez waste crews handling Somerset bin collections

Changes to waste and recycling collection times over Easter bank holiday weekend

What did Taunton's newspapers look like in 1926?

What did Taunton's newspapers look like in 1926?

Looking Back: What did Taunton's newspapers look like a century ago?

Councillor Marcus Kravis (Liberal Democrat, Dunster) at the communities scrutiny committee

Councillor Marcus Kravis (Liberal Democrat, Dunster) at the communities scrutiny committee

Somerset Council urged to speed up "embarrassing" A39 roadworks before Easter

Left to right: Bradley Jack, Ross Oaten, Imogen Sibley, Elena Branch and (front) Mark Beadle on the hunt for Easter eggs

Left to right: Bradley Jack, Ross Oaten, Imogen Sibley, Elena Branch and (front) Mark Beadle on the hunt for Easter eggs

Looking Back: Hemyock residents take part in Easter fundraiser

The event was open to all ages, ensuring there was something for everyone

The event was open to all ages, ensuring there was something for everyone

Frome Nursing Home residents enjoy day of fun at Easter fair

Which discontinued Easter treat do you miss the most?

Which discontinued Easter treat do you miss the most?

Discontinued Easter treats Brits miss most from Cadbury Egg 'n' Spoon to Weggs

Trish Caller: 'Springtime in Somerset is so beautiful'

The fair will run from 10am to 4pm and will also have refreshments including coffee, light lunches, and afternoon tea available

The fair will run from 10am to 4pm and will also have refreshments including coffee, light lunches, and afternoon tea available

Cultural Events

Easter fair to be held at Somerset venue this month

The event, which runs between Wednesday, April 16 and Sunday, April 20, is open to people of all ages and will take place in the 14-acre gardens of the care home

The event, which runs between Wednesday, April 16 and Sunday, April 20, is open to people of all ages and will take place in the 14-acre gardens of the care home

Cultural Events

Somerset care home to hold free Easter trail with chocolate eggs and crafts

A Taunton Funeral Directors is hoping to support families this Easter.

A Taunton Funeral Directors is hoping to support families this Easter.

Nigel K Ford Funeral Directors to support families this Easter

Somerset families set for packed Easter with hunts, rides and live shows

Somerset families set for packed Easter with hunts, rides and live shows

Easter 2025: The best Somerset attractions to visit this month

Children playing with Easter eggs.

Children playing with Easter eggs.

Top 5 Easter events for children in Somerset

Seven prize-winning golden eggs are to be hidden at mystery locations across the South West and Wales for the zoo's week-long Great South West Egg Hunt, with three of them in Somerset

Seven prize-winning golden eggs are to be hidden at mystery locations across the South West and Wales for the zoo's week-long Great South West Egg Hunt, with three of them in Somerset

Egg hunt with a difference to see shiny golden eggs hidden across Somerset

The aim is to turn what could be a typical day for many into a time of hope and joy

The aim is to turn what could be a typical day for many into a time of hope and joy

Easter egg appeal launched to bring joy to Somerset care home residents

Looking for dog-friendly Easter eggs? These treats from Pets at Home could be the one

Looking for dog-friendly Easter eggs? These treats from Pets at Home could be the one

These dog-friendly Easter eggs made my pet’s year (she even went on an egg hunt)

A number of changes to recycling and rubbish collections will take place across the county

A number of changes to recycling and rubbish collections will take place across the county

Changes to Easter recycling and rubbish collection in Somerset

Shepton Mallet Prison is welcoming families to The Great Eggscape from March 29 to April 14

Shepton Mallet Prison is welcoming families to The Great Eggscape from March 29 to April 14

Family fun-filled Easter celebration at real-life Somerset prison

The annual event, which is popular with children and adults alike, will start on April 3

The annual event, which is popular with children and adults alike, will start on April 3

Nynehead Court's free Easter egg trail makes a return this year

Egg-citing Easter events coming to Fleet Air Arm Museum this spring

Egg-citing Easter events coming to Fleet Air Arm Museum this spring

Egg-citing Easter events coming to Fleet Air Arm Museum this spring

AC Mole makes donations of Easter eggs towards youth in care.

AC Mole makes donations of Easter eggs towards youth in care.

Somerset's firm makes Easter donation for Somerset children in care

The Ultimate Easter Hamper from Hotel Chocolat. Credit: Hotel Chocolat

The Ultimate Easter Hamper from Hotel Chocolat. Credit: Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat launches massive 50 per cent off Easter sale

Easter bank holiday supermarket opening hours. Picture: PA/Canva

Easter bank holiday supermarket opening hours. Picture: PA/Canva

Supermarket Easter opening times in Taunton including Aldi, Tesco, Lidl & more

Lytes Cary Manor near Somerton is one of several National Trust properties in Somerset hosting Easter Adventures in Nature Trails. Picture: PA

Lytes Cary Manor near Somerton is one of several National Trust properties in Somerset hosting Easter Adventures in Nature Trails. Picture: PA

National Trust Easter egg hunts in Somerset plus free craft tutorials

Will it be a heatwave or washout this Easter holiday? Picture: PA

Will it be a heatwave or washout this Easter holiday? Picture: PA

Met Office weather for Easter holidays in Somerset: Heatwave or washout?

Sweet-toothed vegans need not worry this Easter - here are 8 of the best chocolate eggs to buy (Canva)

Sweet-toothed vegans need not worry this Easter - here are 8 of the best chocolate eggs to buy (Canva)

8 of the best vegan Easter eggs from M&S, Hotel Chocolat and more

LEGO's top picks for Easter. Credit: LEGO

LEGO's top picks for Easter. Credit: LEGO

LEGO reveals the toys that will keep the kids entertained over Easter

Easter Getaways. (Booking.com)

Easter Getaways. (Booking.com)

Best UK destinations for a last minute Easter holiday getaway revealed

A selection of Aldi's Easter egg range for 2022, pictured with a self-confessed chocaholic.

A selection of Aldi's Easter egg range for 2022, pictured with a self-confessed chocaholic.

I tried Aldi's new Easter egg range - but which ones are worth buying?

A selection of Aldi's Easter egg range for 2022, pictured with a self-confessed chocaholic.

A selection of Aldi's Easter egg range for 2022, pictured with a self-confessed chocaholic.

I tried Aldi's new Easter egg range - but which ones are worth buying?

Cartwright & Butler launches indulgent Easter hamper - and it has a cheesy twist (Cartwright & Butler)

Cartwright & Butler launches indulgent Easter hamper - and it has a cheesy twist (Cartwright & Butler)

Cartwright & Butler

Cartwright & Butler launches indulgent Easter hamper - and it has a cheesy twist

Photo via Cutter & Squidge.

Photo via Cutter & Squidge.

Try these luxury Easter egg treats from Cutter & Squidge - see the special range

Family friendly properties you can stay at this Easy. Credit: Vrbo

Family friendly properties you can stay at this Easy. Credit: Vrbo

5 Family friendly properties abroad to upgrade your Easter holidays from Vrbo

Make your own Easter eggs at home with these chocolate moulds from Lakeland (Lakeland)

Make your own Easter eggs at home with these chocolate moulds from Lakeland (Lakeland)

Make your own Easter eggs at home with these chocolate moulds from Lakeland

Hands up who is looking forward to the Easter holidays. Picture: PA

Hands up who is looking forward to the Easter holidays. Picture: PA

Easter holiday dates and bank holidays for Somerset

LOOKFANTASTIC has relaunched its popular Beauty Egg worth over £200 (LOOKFANTASTIC)

LOOKFANTASTIC has relaunched its popular Beauty Egg worth over £200 (LOOKFANTASTIC)

LOOKFANTASTIC relaunches popular Beauty Egg worth £217 for less than £70

Shop the full M&S Easter collection. (M&S)

Shop the full M&S Easter collection. (M&S)

M&S is selling everything you need for Easter including a Percy Pig Egg hunt

Pet-friendly Easter treats. Pictures: Canva/Pets at Home

Pet-friendly Easter treats. Pictures: Canva/Pets at Home

Cracking gifts: Pet-safe Easter eggs & treats for dogs, cats & small furries

A number of experiences can be had for a discounted price through Groupon (Groupon)

A number of experiences can be had for a discounted price through Groupon (Groupon)

4 great Easter half-term discounts and offers for all the family with Groupon

See the free Easter gifts from LEGO (LEGO)

See the free Easter gifts from LEGO (LEGO)

LEGO is offering customers a free Easter gift - how to get yours

Tesco launches 50 per cent off easter toy sale on Harry Potter, Pawpatrol and more (Tesco)

Tesco launches 50 per cent off easter toy sale on Harry Potter, Pawpatrol and more (Tesco)

Tesco launches half price Easter toy sale on Harry Potter, Paw Patrol and more

Shop the Disney Easter collection. (ShopDisney)

Shop the Disney Easter collection. (ShopDisney)

Disney releases new Easter collection with exclusive toys

Morrisons has launched a new Easter range with chocolate eggs and hot cross buns (PA)

Morrisons has launched a new Easter range with chocolate eggs and hot cross buns (PA)

Morrisons has launched a new Easter range with chocolate eggs and hot cross buns

Cartwright & Butler are offering a number of Easter treats including hampers, gift boxes and more (Cartwright & Butler)

Cartwright & Butler are offering a number of Easter treats including hampers, gift boxes and more (Cartwright & Butler)

Luxury Easter treats to get for the season, including Belgian chocolate eggs

QHotels Collection launches Spring sale with discount on spa breaks - How to book (Canva)

QHotels Collection launches Spring sale with discount on spa breaks - How to book (Canva)

QHotels Collection launches Spring sale with discounts on spa breaks

Loveholidays has launched an Easter sale with holidays from £102pp (Canva)

Loveholidays has launched an Easter sale with holidays from £102pp (Canva)

Loveholidays has launched an Easter sale with holidays from £102pp