Whats on in Glastonbury and Somerset

Swim at Greenbank outdoor pool in Street A great outdoor heated pool the kids will love, just 5 minutes drive from Middlewick.

Taunton Flower Show The flower show has been held regularly since 1831.  There are over 250 different class competitions at the show which is held at Vivary Park in the centre of Taunton.  There are marching bands, dog displays, motor bike events and more that take place over the weekend event.  The show also has a children’s zone where our younger visitors can be entertained.

Glastonbury Extravaganza
This years Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza will take place on Saturday 3 August, 2019, when the event will return to the Abbey’s spectacular surroundings for the 23rd time.

Frome Independent Market
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market.

Established in 2013 as a not-for-profit organisation, The Frome Independent is produced and managed in Frome, Somerset by a small team of three Frome residents, who are supported by a dedicated team of local event staff on market days.

Pizza Night-
All you can make and eat pizza buffet-
We make and supply all the dough and toppings for you to roll out and create your own pizza. Our pizza chef than cooks it up for you in our outdoor wood burning pizza oven.
Our pizza nights are great social events open to both the guests staying with us here at Middlewick as well as locals and visitors to Glastonbury.
Children and Dogs very welcome.
We can cater to most dietary requirements including gluten Free and Dairy Free(just let us know when you book)
£12.50 per person includes All you can Eat Pizza, Salads and Dessert Pizzas.
Children Under 12 Half Price.
Runs from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 130 Hot Air Balloons from across the globe. The Fiesta truly is a sight that can only be seen in Bristol. Held over four days in August at Ashton Court Estate

Pizza Night-
All you can make and eat pizza buffet-
We make and supply all the dough and toppings for you to roll out and create your own pizza. Our pizza chef than cooks it up for you in our outdoor wood burning pizza oven.
Our pizza nights are great social events open to both the guests staying with us here at Middlewick as well as locals and visitors to Glastonbury.
Children and Dogs very welcome.
We can cater to most dietary requirements including gluten Free and Dairy Free(just let us know when you book)
£12.50 per person includes All you can Eat Pizza, Salads and Dessert Pizzas.
Children Under 12 Half Price.
Runs from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

Outdoor cinema at the Bath and West showground
Join us for the Bath & West Showgrounds Outdoor Cinema Experience!

Film yet to be confirmed

Pizza Night-
All you can make and eat pizza buffet-
We make and supply all the dough and toppings for you to roll out and create your own pizza. Our pizza chef than cooks it up for you in our outdoor wood burning pizza oven.
Our pizza nights are great social events open to both the guests staying with us here at Middlewick as well as locals and visitors to Glastonbury.
Children and Dogs very welcome.
We can cater to most dietary requirements including gluten Free and Dairy Free(just let us know when you book)
£12.50 per person includes All you can Eat Pizza, Salads and Dessert Pizzas.
Children Under 12 Half Price.
Runs from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

Pop Up Pub and BBQ

Our Pop Up Pub and BBQ will be back in action over the summer months starting the 20th of July. Cooking up our delicious Wick burgers (meat or veggie) alongside our Pop Up Pub selling Cider, Beer, Wines and soft drinks. Join us for good food, good drink and good fun. If it rains(which it won’t) we will move it inside.

Glastonbury Abbey – The Sword in the Stone Production
“Whosoever pulls this sword from the stone is the rightful King of England”

See for yourself exactly how Arthur became the most renowned King of England in this madcap, hilarious retelling of the legendary English story of The Sword in the Stone.

Tickets: £10 Adult, £8 Child/Concession, £7 Members
On the Door Tickets: £12 Adult, £10 Child/Concession, £9 Members

The Mid Somerset Show is the largest ‘Free’ Admission Agricultural show in the UK.  It is a great day out for all the family. Visit the show website for more information.

Pizza Night-
All you can make and eat pizza buffet-
We make and supply all the dough and toppings for you to roll out and create your own pizza. Our pizza chef than cooks it up for you in our outdoor wood burning pizza oven.
Our pizza nights are great social events open to both the guests staying with us here at Middlewick as well as locals and visitors to Glastonbury.
Children and Dogs very welcome.
We can cater to most dietary requirements including gluten Free and Dairy Free(just let us know when you book)
£12.50 per person includes All you can Eat Pizza, Salads and Dessert Pizzas.
Children Under 12 Half Price.
Runs from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

Pop Up Pub and BBQ

Our Pop Up Pub and BBQ will be back in action over the summer months starting the 20th of July. Cooking up our delicious Wick burgers (meat or veggie) alongside our Pop Up Pub selling Cider, Beer, Wines and soft drinks. Join us for good food, good drink and good fun. If it rains(which it won’t) we will move it inside.

Glastonbury Abbey Outdoor Film Festival 2019 – Day 1
The Kid Who would be King – The first night of our three night outdoor film festival, this screening is presented with Children’s World, a local charity supporting inclusion for ALL children through drama, performance, film-making and FUN!

Partly filmed around Glastonbury with some scenes filmed at Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey Outdoor Film Festival 2019 – Day 2
The second night of our outdoor film festival features the Oscar Award winning film Bohemian Rhapsody. Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.

Glastonbury Abbey Outdoor Film Festival 2019 – Day 3
Ten years after ‘Mamma Mia!’ grossed more than 600 million around the world, you are invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-new original musical based on the songs of ABBA.
Day 3 of our outdoor film festival.

Pizza Night-
All you can make and eat pizza buffet-
We make and supply all the dough and toppings for you to roll out and create your own pizza. Our pizza chef than cooks it up for you in our outdoor wood burning pizza oven.
Our pizza nights are great social events open to both the guests staying with us here at Middlewick as well as locals and visitors to Glastonbury.
Children and Dogs very welcome.
We can cater to most dietary requirements including gluten Free and Dairy Free(just let us know when you book)
£12.50 per person includes All you can Eat Pizza, Salads and Dessert Pizzas.
Children Under 12 Half Price.
Runs from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

Night at the Abbey 2019 –
“Glastonbury Abbey’s annual spectacle of lights, music and entertainment among the ruins.
This event plays host to the top picks of local musicians and entertainers.
Bring a torch, camera and your family and friends to join us for this brilliant event.”

Frome Independent Market
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market.

Established in 2013 as a not-for-profit organisation, The Frome Independent is produced and managed in Frome, Somerset by a small team of three Frome residents, who are supported by a dedicated team of local event staff on market days.

Swim at Greenbank outdoor pool in Street A great outdoor heated pool the kids will love, just 5 minutes drive from Middlewick.

Cheddar Food and Drink festival
We’re delighted to announce that the Cheddar Food and Drink Festival is returning for its third year!
Set in the Lakeside Car Park at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge, the festival will have a wide range of local traders selling some of the best food and drink the West Country has to offer, as well as live music throughout the day.

Free entry!

The Wedding Showcase
The West Country’s Biggest Wedding Fayre Event with over 100 of the regions finest wedding creatives on hand to offer you inspiration and guidance as you plan your perfect day. Held at the Bath and West showground.

Somerset Country Show- 
A new 2 day county show for all the family to enjoy showcasing the very best Somerset has to offer- see www.somersetcountyshow.co.uk for more exciting details !

The Dairy Show 
The UK’s Largest Dairy Show is an Essential Date in the Dairy Industry Calendar

Frome Independent Market
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market.

Established in 2013 as a not-for-profit organisation, The Frome Independent is produced and managed in Frome, Somerset by a small team of three Frome residents, who are supported by a dedicated team of local event staff on market days.

Giant Flea Market 
One of the most popular events held at The Showground, the Giant Flea Market offers a bounty of retro collectibles, vintage articles and unique finds.

Wells Food Festival
Wells Food Festival returns once again to celebrate the best of Somerset’s wonderful local produce from 150 of the area’s best artisan producers.

This family-friendly, one day festival is free to enter. Graze your way round the Artisan Market, stretching from the Market Square, along the Bishops Moat and into the Recreation Ground.

Glastonbury Festival Run 2019
The Festival Run will be returning on 20th October 2019.
There will be a choice of 2k, 5k and 10k distances for everyone to enjoy. We will be opening entries soon.

Guy Fawkes Bridgwater Carnival.
For more information visit our blog post. Bridgwater Carnival

Frome Independent Market
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market.

Established in 2013 as a not-for-profit organisation, The Frome Independent is produced and managed in Frome, Somerset by a small team of three Frome residents, who are supported by a dedicated team of local event staff on market days.

Burnham-on-Sea Carnival 
Part of the Guy Fawkes Carnival Series.  This one stands out for its dazzling fireworks on the beach after the parade.

North Petherton Carnival
Part of the Somerset Carnival series.  One of the best towns to watch the event as it has great parking and easy access.

Shepton Mallet Carnival
Part of the Guy Fawkes Somerset Carnival Series. Read about the origins on our blog post. Guy Fawkes Carnival

Wells City Carnival
Part of the Somerset Series of Carnivals.

Glastonbury Illuminated Carnival The Somerset Carnivals are widely regarded as the largest illuminated processions in the UK and Europe, and here they, are right on our doorstep! And guess what? The carnivals are free! However, please do give generously to the collection floats, which benefit many local charities. – See more

Telescope and Binocular Open Day

Knowledgeable experts from the RSPB Shop in Darts Farm Exeter will be on site to guide you through our range of binoculars, telescopes, tripods and accessories. Just drop in any time between 10 am-4 pm.

Bath Christmas Market
Over 200 chalets spread out across the streets of Bath each year selling handmade and local Christmas gifts.  Runs until the 15th of December.

Glastonbury Frost Fayre. A seasonal event on the High St in Glastonbury. Food, Music, and many stalls selling everything wonderful from Glastonbury and Somerset. Always fun.

Frome Independent Market
The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market.

Established in 2013 as a not-for-profit organisation, The Frome Independent is produced and managed in Frome, Somerset by a small team of three Frome residents, who are supported by a dedicated team of local event staff on market days.

Bath Christmas Market
Over 200 chalets spread out across the streets of Bath each year selling handmade and local Christmas gifts.  Starts the 28th of November and runs until the 15th of December.

Longleat Festival of Light
Showcasing a brand new theme, the unmissable Festival of Light will return!

Frome Independent Market A wonderful market in Frome. Food, clothing, furniture, art and much more. 10am – 3pm.

‘We stand for the best. We stand for talent. We stand for independents. We work with independent local, seasonal and regional food and drink producers. We showcase fledgling and established contemporary designers & makers. We nurture traders of sustainable products, contemporary design products and vintage fashion, collectibles and furniture. We support Frome’s independent retailers and thinkers’.

Santa at the Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey will be transformed into a winter wonderland on two days in December with Father Christmas and his reindeer joining us for special visits.

Follow the reindeer trail to the Abbot’s Kitchen where you will meet Father Christmas. An event for children and parents alike, tell him your Christmas wishes, and enjoy seeing and feeding the Reindeer, a great photo opportunity!

 Father Christmas At The Palace  

Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival
A Festival For The Whole Community
Join us for the 2019 Snowdrop Festival, celebrating all that is good about Shepton Mallet and this beautiful winter flower
Arts & Crafts Workshops – Exhibitions – Window Displays – Rambles & Trails – Plantings – Tea & Cake – Talks – Competitions

Glastonbury Road Run

Cheer on this years road runners for Glastonbury road run, running through Glastonbury high street.

Glastonbury Fringe Festival 2019
2019 will be the 8th year of the Fringe Festivals annual opening event at Glastonbury Abbey. This year the lineup features:

Tankus the Henge
PORT ERIN
Noel & Webb
Break Beat Bandits

Tickets are on sale from March 1st

Royal Bath and West Show The Royal Bath & West Show is England’s Biggest Celebration of Rural Life and England’s only 4 day Royal Show. A Celebration of Great British Agriculture, Entertainment, Food & Drink

Weston Air Festival
Weston Air Festival will return this summer with breathtaking air displays over the stunning seafront and beach lawns at Weston-Super-Mare. Offering free entertainment for all the family.

Godney Gathering
The Godney Gathering is one of the best single day micro festivals in the country.  With Seven stages featuring over 50 individual stage performances.