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Places

Looking for somewhere to head to for a great day out, a special bite to eat, a few beers or a cocktail or two? Check out the coolest Somerset destinations right

here and make a special

day or night of it

Somerset makers, Somerset creators, Somerset blogger

People

Meet the makers creating awesome art, crafts, theatre, and local produce... plus the characters and communities blazing a

brilliant trail in this beautiful

part of the world

Adventures

We love a good old adventure. Or a new one. If you do too,

you can find some inspiration right here... some truly gorgeous places to stay

and a whole host of unique Somerset experiences

The latest...

Jun 25
3 min

A feast of festival food

If you're not at Glastonbury, what better way to spend a Glasto Friday than cooking up a storm on BBC Radio Somerset! As well as a...

Jun 19
1 min

Pier talk...

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with the Chairman of Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust, Phil Curme. We set up a...

Jun 10
1 min

Pride and Jubilation

When you watched the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, were you waiting to spot this incredible 'Jubilation' cart and the host of wonderful...

Jun 9
1 min

Join Jenn on BBC Radio Somerset

Lots of radio coming up on BBC Radio Somerset over the next couple of months. To join Jenn, here are the dates... - Wednesday June 1st...

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Listen again to the '

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radio shows

Hear Jenna on BBC Radio Somerset

during June & July

Check the blog for dates.

The next Somerset cool show

on FromeFM will be in August.

June in numbers...

Sharing stories

Catch Jenn presenting a special show on Sunday June 5th from 2-6pm, as part of the Jubilee weekend on BBC Radio Somerset. Don't miss Jenna's chat with the Chairman of Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust, Phil Curme.

The Exmoor pony project

Glasto 2022

Tune in to BBC Radio Somerset for Jenn's Big Night In on Friday 24th when the show will be Glastonbury-themed. We'll have stories, music, food and lots more!

Jubilation... and pride

Bridgwater Carnival Clubs have joined together to make the most incredible cart for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. Check out the blog and radio chat with BBC Radio Somerset's Andy Bennett, who also happens to have helped create this awesome piece of Somerset history

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More big nights in!

As well as looking after BBC Radio Somerset's evening show on selected dates throughout June and July, Jenn will be bringing her Big Night In back from 6pm, on Friday June 24th, July 1st, 8th, 22nd & 29th too! Don't miss some cracking Somerset comedy, music, food and entertainment conversation then.