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Events
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The Big Bat Count
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomCome and join us to record the local bat population in central Taunton. Use bat detectors to listen to and identify the bat species Booking advised: Please email office@sanhs.org Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society, Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Taunton, TA2 6SF office@sanhs.org 01823272429 Registered charity number 1203584
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Exmoor Society: Exford Show.
Exford, Minehead TA24 7PY. Tickets from £15 - details here
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BACAS: Summer Excursions – 3 Somerset Churches
Full details of BACAS events : BACAS website. BACAS Summer Newsletter - read or download here
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Milborne Port History and Heritage Group : Elizabeth Singer Rowe – a poetess and her place in Milborne Port.
Church House, Milborne Port, Sherborne Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, United KingdomNathalie Hetherington & Hugh Vincent. Church House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AN Suggested donation: Members £2, non-members £5.
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SANHS Historic Buildings group: Guided tour of Langport
A 90-minute walk around the historic town of Langport, led by the Langport and District History Society. Only 12 places available - booking essential. Please email office@sanhs.org to reserve your place. There is a £5 charge which is payable before the event. Somerset Archaeological & Natural History Society, Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Taunton, […]
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SANHS Natural History: DISCOVERING CHURCHYARD WILDLIFE AT NETTLECOMBE.
Nettlecombe ChurchAnother chance to become part of this exciting two-year project by SANHS, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset's wonderful churchyards. Led by Steve Parker, we are surveying the plants, mosses, lichens, insects, birds, & other wildlife of the churchyard. All ages welcome, training given and identification guides provided. Nettlecombe Church is at TA4 4HT […]
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St Petrock’s History Group Monday : “The history of Trinity House and its lighthouses”. Illustrated talk by Rear Admiral Ian Moncrieff CBE BA DL.
St Petrock's Church Church St, TimberscombeMembers £1, visitors £4; refreshments provided. St Petrock's Church, Church Street, Timberscombe, Minehead TA24 7TP
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SVBRG: Fixtures and Fittings in period houses 1300-1900 by Linda Hall
Parish Rooms, Somerton Lady Smith Hall, Market Sq., Somerton, United KingdomLinda Hall, author of the many-times reprinted book of that name. a bible to surveyors. Possibly also a short performance on her historical instrument the nyckelharapa. In the Parish Rooms, Market Place, Somerton TA11 7NB. Non-members welcome £3. Free tea after talk. www.svbrg.org.uk for more details.”
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The Wyndham Picturehouse: O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU – 1h 46m, Cert 12
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomUlysses is having difficulty adjusting to his hard-labour sentence in Mississippi. He scams his way off the chain gang with Delmar and Pete. Their hasty escape takes them on an incredible journey. Comedy 1h 46m Cert 12 All Films 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Film Tickets: £6 per film per person. Coffee and tea with biscuits The […]
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Bridgwater and District Archaeological Society: The lost islands of Somerset. – Dr Richard Brunning.
The Blake Museum Blake St, Bridgwater, United KingdomThe Blake Museum, Blake Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NB BDAS members free; non-members £3.00
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Westbury Society: “Somerset coal mining” talk by Glyn Hawkins
Westbury-Sub-Mendip Village Hall Hannah's Lane, United KingdomWestbury sub Mendip Village Hall, Hannahs Lane, Wells BA5 1HJD Entry: £2.50
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SANHS:visit to Burston Farm, Dulverton 19th September 2026 2.30pm
Historic Buildings committee visit to see an interesting old house with plasterwork and outlines from previous buildings; plenty of interpretation needed! Burston Farm, Dulverton, TA22 9LL Booking essential as there will be tea/coffee and cakes SANHS Office office@sanhs.org 01823 272429 Suggested donation to SANHS of £5