{"id":3907,"date":"2025-02-12T15:30:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T15:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3907"},"modified":"2025-03-05T15:20:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T15:20:08","slug":"somerset-events-and-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/somerset-events-and-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favourite Somerset Festivals and Events 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Somerset is set to come alive in 2025 with a jam-packed calendar of festivals and events. Whether you\u2019re a music lover, a foodie, or looking for family-friendly fun, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our comprehensive guide to festivals in Somerset in 2025.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Festivals in Somerset this year<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a specific festival? Use the quick links below, or read on for a complete list of festivals in Somerset in 2025:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Top Festivals in Somerset<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Somerset Music Festivals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">Food &amp; Drink Festivals in Somerset<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Other Events in Somerset in 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"1\">Top Festivals in Somerset<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/Glastonbury-Fireworks.jpg\" alt=\"Fireworks above the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Glastonbury Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 25th to 29th June 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Arguably one of the most popular festivals in the world, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/glastonbury-festival-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glastonbury Festival<\/a> must be on your calendar for 2025. Having started in the 1970s, it\u2019s grown in popularity over the years and now hosts an incredible line-up of well-known artists.<\/p>\n<p>With over 100 stages surrounded by 900 acres of countryside, this must-see festival in Somerset offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Although tickets have already sold out, you can find out the line-up and discover more about this festival on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glastonbury Festival website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Love Saves the Day<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 24th &amp; 25th May 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Ashton Court Estate, Bristol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of Bristol\u2019s most popular festivals, Love Saves the Day celebrates a variety of music genres, played out across 10 stages. Attracting thousands of visitors every year, you\u2019ll be partying with like-minded individuals, all looking for a good time. Expect an eclectic lineup and plenty of surprises.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesavestheday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love Saves the Day website<\/a> for a full lineup.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFIB5c9srCJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFIB5c9srCJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Love Saves The Day (@lovesavesthedayfestival)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Somerstock<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 11th &amp; 12th July 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Somerton, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located in the town of Somerton, Somerstock is back for 2025. Live on the recreation ground, you can expect to dance the day and night away with a lineup filled with local artists and silent discos for both adults and children.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/somerstock.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerstock website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h3>Bristol International Balloon Fiesta<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 8th to 10th August 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Ashton Court Estate, Bristol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get ready for lift-off at the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Grab the best seat in the house at Sky Lounge and watch as over 100 hot air balloons take flight over Bristol. With plenty to see and do, this family-friendly festival is not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol International Balloon Fiesta<\/a> website for full details about this event.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDysHOfsQXK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDysHOfsQXK\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (@bristolballoon)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Somerset Music Festivals<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/Adults-watching-live-music-with-children-on-shoulders-640x427-1.jpg\" alt=\"Adults watching live music with children on shoulders\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Home Farm Fest<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 6th to 8th June 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Chilthorne Domer, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrating its 18th Anniversary, Home Farm Fest is an annual charity music festival that supports the Piers Simon Appeal. Over 300 volunteers and helpers give their time to take part in the event, whether it\u2019s on stage, serving tea, selling merchandise, or stewarding.<\/p>\n<p>This event features multiple stages with a diverse lineup of bands and artists, plus there are plenty of food stalls, craft vendors, and children&#8217;s activities to enjoy too.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/homefarmfest.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Farm Fest website<\/a> for tickets and this year&#8217;s lineup.<\/p>\n<h3>Petherton Folk Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 14th June 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: South Petherton, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The South Petherton Folk Festival celebrates traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, and crafts. Expect to see live performances, a host of workshops, and a vibrant market showcasing local artisans. This festival in Somerset offers visitors and locals a wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich folk heritage of the region.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/pethertonfolkfest.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Petherton Folk Festival<\/a> website for more information.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C0cT-I3LbiF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C0cT-I3LbiF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by South Petherton Folk Festival (@pethff)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Priddy Folk Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 11th to 13th July 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Priddy, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set in the picturesque village of Priddy with views over the Mendip Hills, this festival is renowned for its intimate atmosphere and high-quality folk performances. Attendees can enjoy concerts, dance displays, and workshops, all while experiencing the charm of a traditional English village setting.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.priddyfolk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priddy Folk Festival website<\/a> has more information regarding the lineup and how to get tickets.<\/p>\n<h3>Chard Rock Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 9th &amp; 10th August 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Chard, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a festival in Somerset that celebrates rock music, Chard Rock Festival is just the place for you. Featuring both established bands and emerging local talent, this festival offers a lively atmosphere with food and drink vendors and merchandise stalls. There will even be opportunities to meet the artists themselves!<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardrock.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chard Rock Festival<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h3>ArcTanGent Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 13th to 16th August 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ArcTanGent is a critically acclaimed music festival that celebrates everything rock and experimental music. Winner of the Best Small Festival in 2018, it has become a key event for fans of niche and avant-garde music genres.<\/p>\n<p>For this year\u2019s lineup, take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/arctangent.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ArcTanGent website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFaQbmqtPWg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFaQbmqtPWg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by ArcTanGent (@arctangentfestival)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>App-Fest<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 29th &amp; 30th August 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: West Harptree, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If family-friendly festivals are what you\u2019re looking for, then App-Fest Somerset is worth a visit. This 2-day festival combines live music with entertainment including funfair rides, food stalls, children\u2019s activities and live music. The event showcases a mix of tribute acts and original artists ensuring there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.app-fest.co.uk\/somersetinfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App-Fest website<\/a> for more information regarding the festival.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"3\">Food &amp; Drink Festivals in Somerset<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/01\/Food.jpg\" alt=\"American fast food\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Bridgewater Food &amp; Drink Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: Various dates (See <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonsouthwest.com\/bridgwater-food-drink-festival-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> for details)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Bridgwater Town Centre, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bridgwater Food and Drink Festival features over 50 food, drink, and craft stalls throughout the town centre. Attendees can sample a wealth of culinary delights, drink an array of beverages, and marvel at the handcrafted items on display. There\u2019s also plenty of entertainment throughout the day too.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonsouthwest.com\/bridgwater-food-drink-festival-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What\u2019s on South West website<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h3>Glastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 26th &amp; 27 April 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set within the historic grounds of Glastonbury Abbey, this annual medieval fayre offers an immersive experience of the medieval era. Expect to witness jousting tournaments, archery demonstrations, living history camps, medieval markets, and live music. In 2025, children up to 15 years old can enter for free, making it an inexpensive family-friendly event.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburyabbey.com\/whats-on\/special-events\/glastonbury-abbey-medieval-fayre-5.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glastonbury Abbey website<\/a> will tell you everything you need to know about this festival in Somerset.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-mkbnfN1xQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-mkbnfN1xQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Glastonbury Abbey (@glastonburyabbey)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Wedmore Real Ale Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 12th to 14th September 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Wedmore, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Wedmore Real Ale Festival has grown in popularity as the place to find out about real ale, raise money for local charities, and have a good time. This festival celebrates real ales, ciders, and perries from local breweries. Throughout the event, you can sample a wide selection of beverages while enjoying live music and tasty treats.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/wedmorerealale.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedmore Real Ale Festival<\/a> website for more details.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"4\">Other events in Somerset in 2025<\/h2>\n<h3>Bath Comedy Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 31st March to 21st April 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Various locations across Bath, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bath Comedy Festival is an annual event that showcases a diverse lineup of stand-up comedians performing improv and sketch comedy. With over 250 comedians performing more than 100 shows at several venues across the city, the 2025 festival promises a rich and varied program.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bathcomedy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bath Comedy Website<\/a> for a full lineup.<\/p>\n<h3>The Bath Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 16th to 25th May 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Various locations across Bath, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another festival in Somerset worth going to is The Bath Festival, a multi-arts event celebrating music and literature. This year, the festival will feature a full programme of music from internationally renowned musicians, running in tandem with the Bath Literature Festival. The event runs over 9 days and attendees can enjoy a variety of performances and literary events.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bathfestivals.org.uk\/the-bath-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bath Festival website<\/a> has more information.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEUiZGBohXa\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEUiZGBohXa\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Bath Literature Festival (@bathlitfest)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Wells Comedy Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 23rd to 25th May 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Wells, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Established in 2015, The Wells Comedy Festival is an annual event that brings together a selection of the best comedians for a weekend of stand-up performances. Previous lineups have included household names like Harry Hill, James Acaster, Stuart Lee, and Sara Pascoe. Held in England&#8217;s smallest city, the festival offers an intimate setting for comedy enthusiasts to enjoy both established and emerging talents.<\/p>\n<p>For a full lineup, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellscomfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Comedy Festival<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDM4ZlmvtRk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDM4ZlmvtRk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Wells Comedy Festival (@wellscomfest)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Royal Bath &amp; West Show<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 29th 31st May 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looking for a fun family day out? Then check out the Royal Bath and West Show. This 4-day agricultural show offers a mix of entertainment, food, and rural activities. Expect to see livestock competitions, equestrian displays, local food and drink stalls, craft exhibitions, and a comprehensive showcase of rural life.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bathandwest.com\/royal-bath-and-west-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Bath and West Show<\/a> website for all the details.<\/p>\n<h3>Bristol Harbour Fest<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When: 18th to 20th July 2025<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Where: Bristol Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A free family-friendly event, Bristol Harbour Festival brings you the best of Bristol&#8217;s emerging talent as well as performances from national and international artists. This 3-day festival features lots of live music, dance performances, maritime displays, and a variety of food and drink stalls. It\u2019s one of the UK\u2019s largest public festivals and attracts thousands of visitors every year.<\/p>\n<p>For the full lineup and more details, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol Harbour Festival<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9qM1gsMblY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9qM1gsMblY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Bristol Harbour Festival (@bristolharbourfest)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There\u2019s always something to see and do in Somerset, no matter what time of year you\u2019re visiting!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on exploring Somerset\u2019s breathtaking landscapes, read our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/walks-in-mendips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11 best walks in the Mendips<\/a>. Or, if you\u2019d like to learn a little more about the county, read our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/facts-about-somerset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facts about Somerset<\/a> before you set off! For more South West events, read our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/blog\/whats-on-in-devon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what&#8217;s on in Devon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What are you waiting for? Start your Somerset adventure today by booking a holiday cottage with Helpful Holidays. Whether you\u2019re looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/dog-friendly-cottages-somerset.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog friendly cottage<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/collections-large-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">large home for family and friends<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/collections-romantic-escapes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cosy romantic bolthole<\/a>, we\u2019re sure to have a Somerset Cottage for you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpfulholidays.co.uk\/uk-somerset.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button style=\"padding: 10px 30px; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #2eb16b; color: #ffffff;\">Book your Somerset holiday today<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Somerset is set to come alive in 2025 with a jam-packed calendar of festivals and events. 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