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Beloved Christmas market returns to historic estate near Taunton after two years

The Great Hall of Taunton Castle will be closed to visitors for months for the essential repair works

The Great Hall of Taunton Castle will be closed to visitors for months for the essential repair works

Beloved Somerset attraction to close its doors for three months

Vicar's Close was highlighted as one of the corners of Britain where time stands still

Vicar's Close was highlighted as one of the corners of Britain where time stands still

'Virtually unaltered' Somerset street among British spots where 'time stands still'

St Margaret's Chapel

St Margaret's Chapel

Historic chapel charity seeks new trustees to protect its 700-year heritage

The interior of Shepton Mallet Prison, where thousands of unfortunate souls have toiled away over the centuries

The interior of Shepton Mallet Prison, where thousands of unfortunate souls have toiled away over the centuries

Update issued on rumoured hotel plans for historic Somerset prison

A 130-year-old chimney attached to a former brewery in Somerset can't even be given away for free.

A 130-year-old chimney attached to a former brewery in Somerset can't even be given away for free.

Why nobody wants this 130-year-old Somerset site being given away for free

The Mayor of Wells welcomed the arrival of the Woolly Rhinoceros skull at Wells & Mendip Museum.

The Mayor of Wells welcomed the arrival of the Woolly Rhinoceros skull at Wells & Mendip Museum.

Mendip, Somerset

Somerset cavers discover remarkable 50,000-year find underground

A former Baptist school that has stood in Wincanton for almost 140 years could be given a new lease of life.

A former Baptist school that has stood in Wincanton for almost 140 years could be given a new lease of life.

Victorian-era Somerset school could become music and photography studio

Members of the Tone Dale House history volunteer group

Members of the Tone Dale House history volunteer group

Heritage Open Days

Over 200 visitors flock to Wellington’s Tone Dale House open day

The historic bridge has been under the water for half a century

The historic bridge has been under the water for half a century

Drought-hit Somerset reservoir reveals bridge hidden for 50 years

It could be yours - the retired fingerpost from the South West Coast Path

It could be yours - the retired fingerpost from the South West Coast Path

Historic Somerset coastal path sign to be auctioned to secure its future

The attraction recalls a railway which once carried thousands of passengers and tonnes of goods

The attraction recalls a railway which once carried thousands of passengers and tonnes of goods

Heritage railways

The model railway preserving memories of a lost Somerset station

Aerial view of Gants Mill on Gants Mill Lane in Bruton

Aerial view of Gants Mill on Gants Mill Lane in Bruton

Historic former Somerset silk mill to be redeveloped after lying derelict for years

St James Church in Taunton was accessible to the public as part of this year's Heritage Open Days

St James Church in Taunton was accessible to the public as part of this year's Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days

Taunton church welcomes visitors as part of Heritage Open Days

Tim Beer who is on a mission to reinstate the old boundary markings sign between Somerset and Dorset.

Tim Beer who is on a mission to reinstate the old boundary markings sign between Somerset and Dorset.

'We can't keep destroying our history': Man's mission to save key heritage markers

The world-famous Flying Scotsman is heading to West Somerset Railway.

The world-famous Flying Scotsman is heading to West Somerset Railway.

West Somerset Railway

'Very special' 1920s steam locomotive set to visit Somerset railway

One of Minehead’s recognisable seafront properties is to be transformed.

One of Minehead’s recognisable seafront properties is to be transformed.

New future approved for iconic former hotel at Somerset tourist hotspot

Wellington Monument will welcome visitors for guided tours on Wednesday, September 16, as part of Heritage Open Days

Wellington Monument will welcome visitors for guided tours on Wednesday, September 16, as part of Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days

Free tours offered at Somerset’s Wellington Monument this week

Steep steps leading up from Fry's Well in Chilcompton

Steep steps leading up from Fry's Well in Chilcompton

Work begins on new walking and cycling link to Somerset heritage railway

LNWR Coal Tank No. 1054 passing the site of Leigh Bridge loop on the West Somerset Railway

LNWR Coal Tank No. 1054 passing the site of Leigh Bridge loop on the West Somerset Railway

Heritage railways

Rare 1888 steam train that escaped scrapping twice returns to Somerset

From Friday, September 11, to Sunday, September 20, English Heritage will join the Heritage Open Days festival with events in Somerset

From Friday, September 11, to Sunday, September 20, English Heritage will join the Heritage Open Days festival with events in Somerset

English Heritage

Free English Heritage guided tours and open days coming to Somerset

Wellington Museum will be putting on a special exhibition as part of Heritage Open Days

Wellington Museum will be putting on a special exhibition as part of Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days

Wellington Museum to open special display for Heritage Open Days

The walk was led by Wellington town crier Andrew Norris, and saw 15 people take part on Sunday, August 30

The walk was led by Wellington town crier Andrew Norris, and saw 15 people take part on Sunday, August 30

Cultural attractions

History walk led by Wellington town crier sees oversubscription

The Watchet CC team that won Division Two of the Somerset League in 1991

The Watchet CC team that won Division Two of the Somerset League in 1991

Watchet War Memorial Ground calls for funds to repair pavilion

Grays Almshouses in Taunton will open to the public for one day only next month

Grays Almshouses in Taunton will open to the public for one day only next month

Historic Taunton building set to open to public for one day only

The Museum of Somerset is among the locations holding events as part of the South West Heritage Trust's autumn programme

The Museum of Somerset is among the locations holding events as part of the South West Heritage Trust's autumn programme

Cultural attractions

Somerset museums announce heritage events for this autumn

Somerset Council’s library service has used 3D scanning and printing to create a replica of the centuries-old Ilminster Ring

Somerset Council’s library service has used 3D scanning and printing to create a replica of the centuries-old Ilminster Ring

Roman treasure found in Somerset brought to life with 3D technology

Steam services have been suspended on the West Somerset Railway due to dry weather conditions

Steam services have been suspended on the West Somerset Railway due to dry weather conditions

West Somerset Railway

Why steam trains have disappeared from this iconic Somerset railway

A Winsham man is raising money to recreate historic boundary posts which once marked the old line between Somerset and Dorset.

A Winsham man is raising money to recreate historic boundary posts which once marked the old line between Somerset and Dorset.

The forgotten Somerset landmarks one man is determined to bring back

The historic Gallox medieval bridge in Dunster dates back to the 15th century

The historic Gallox medieval bridge in Dunster dates back to the 15th century

English Heritage

‘Deeply disappointing’ - Somerset medieval landmark faces vandalism concerns

Hestercombe House and Gardens, in Taunton.

Hestercombe House and Gardens, in Taunton.

Somerset manor and wedding venue to continue bounce back with special event

Taunton Masonic Hall will welcome visitors on Sunday, September 20, from 11am to 3pm

Taunton Masonic Hall will welcome visitors on Sunday, September 20, from 11am to 3pm

Freemasons to open historic Taunton building next month

Greg Bateman, Managing Director and Senior Valuer at Batemans Auctioneers holding the 22ct gold egg

Greg Bateman, Managing Director and Senior Valuer at Batemans Auctioneers holding the 22ct gold egg

Super rare Cadbury's egg found in Somerset sells for record 6-figures at auction

Market Hall has been acquired by Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust

Market Hall has been acquired by Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust

Mergers and acquisitions

Major change for historic Somerset seaside landmark after sale

Every year passengers on the train consume 7,000 bottles of champagne and 12,000 bottles of wine.

Every year passengers on the train consume 7,000 bottles of champagne and 12,000 bottles of wine.

Heritage railways

Luxury historic steam train set for rare visit to Taunton

St John's Church in Hatch Beauchamp

St John's Church in Hatch Beauchamp

Historic Tudor village in Somerset secures development plan

Work has begun to restore the southern boating pond on Weston-super-Mare beach

Work has begun to restore the southern boating pond on Weston-super-Mare beach

Diggers move in to revive much-loved Somerset seafront attraction

The train, now 102 years old, pictured at Dunster Yard in the late 1990s.

The train, now 102 years old, pictured at Dunster Yard in the late 1990s.

Heritage railways

Historic 102-year old locomotive being restored by Somerset railway

Clive with the GWR staff team in the new station gardens.

Clive with the GWR staff team in the new station gardens.

Great Western Railway

Taunton’s oldest surviving station worker opens new garden and model locomotive

Bedruthan in North Cornwall

Bedruthan in North Cornwall

Looking Back: When Cornwall became a UNESCO World Heritage Site

A 1950s steam locomotive is currently being overhauled at West Somerset Railway.

A 1950s steam locomotive is currently being overhauled at West Somerset Railway.

Historic 1950s steam locomotive being overhauled in Somerset

The world-famous Flying Scotsman is heading to West Somerset Railway.

The world-famous Flying Scotsman is heading to West Somerset Railway.

Heritage events

Record-breaking steam train to pay special visit to Somerset

Ned (L) and Dean (R) have been living in the space for several months, as part of a larger group of DIY renovators.

Ned (L) and Dean (R) have been living in the space for several months, as part of a larger group of DIY renovators.

Avon and Somerset Police

Squatters face eviction after renovating town's historic derelict old cinema

Pinkery Canal is to undergo excavation work for the first time in 50 years

Pinkery Canal is to undergo excavation work for the first time in 50 years

The Somerset canal with a 200-year mystery that has left archaeologists baffled

The Chew Valley Hoard is set to feature in a British Museum exhibition on the Norman Conquest

The Chew Valley Hoard is set to feature in a British Museum exhibition on the Norman Conquest

Somerset treasure to feature in exhibition alongside Bayeux Tapestry

Taunton's Mecca Bingo building only closed its doors for the last time in June

Taunton's Mecca Bingo building only closed its doors for the last time in June

Taunton's Mecca Bingo building added to 'at risk' register weeks after closure

“Sir Nigel Gresley” is named after the LNER’s Chief Mechanical Engineer.

“Sir Nigel Gresley” is named after the LNER’s Chief Mechanical Engineer.

Heritage events

Record-breaking steam locomotive to make special Somerset visit

Leaders of the beloved heritage charity have called the thefts

Leaders of the beloved heritage charity have called the thefts

Popular railway suffers series of burglaries as police issue appeal

'Landscape with Donkeys' was gifted to the Taunton aristocrat who Gainsborough was close friends with

'Landscape with Donkeys' was gifted to the Taunton aristocrat who Gainsborough was close friends with

Long-lost artwork linked to Taunton estate to go under the hammer

Most Haunted presenter Yvette Fielding and Carrie Blogg, from the County Museum, with the Most Haunted team and the scroll

Most Haunted presenter Yvette Fielding and Carrie Blogg, from the County Museum, with the Most Haunted team and the scroll

Looking Back: When a scroll backed Taunton's bid for Heritage Lottery funding

Part of Bishop's Palace Gardens was closed due to a safety risk

Part of Bishop's Palace Gardens was closed due to a safety risk

Bishop's Palace

Part of well-known Somerset landmark reopens after vital safety work

Antiques specialist Ismael Khan identified a Tiffany & Co transatlantic telegraph cable section from 1858 during a WeBuyVintage event in Evercreech

Antiques specialist Ismael Khan identified a Tiffany & Co transatlantic telegraph cable section from 1858 during a WeBuyVintage event in Evercreech

Somerset roadshow find uncovers piece of global telecommunications history

New toilets will be installed at Glastonbury Abbey

New toilets will be installed at Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey

£1.4m of Glastonbury town deal funding to be reallocated to other projects

Some of Somerset's MPs with the Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle (centre), at Westminster

Some of Somerset's MPs with the Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle (centre), at Westminster

Somerset Day dragon revealed and officially named