Somerset cool - Writing about cool places & people in Somerset

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...

May 11
12 min

Picture Somerset - celebrating our magical county

Yes, it's that time once again… Somerset Day! To be honest, we celebrate Somerset all year round but on May 11th, it’s great to take the...

Mar 10
1 min

Radio highlights - Charlie Connelly

Over the past two weeks it's been all about BBC Radio Somerset for me, and I've had some fantastic conversations with a whole host of...

Feb 27
1 min

Sharing stories on BBC Radio Somerset

March and February are busy months for sharing stories on BBC Radio Somerset and chatting with the people who make the county what it is....

Jan 9
1 min

Nominate your Somerset Gem

This week, we're marking six years of Somerset cool! Can you believe it? Six years since that very first blog about The Talbot Inn in...

#Picture Somerset

Picture of the week: Burrow Chill by Ragndroneman

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Hear Jenna on BBC Radio Somerset

during June & July

Check the blog for dates coming soon.

The next Somerset cool show

on FromeFM will be in June.

May 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. Show prep is going on during May and it's going to be a cracker!

The Exmoor pony project

Fifty Bees 5

We are HUGE fans of Lydia Needle's series of exhibitions which are art, knowledge, stories and science all rolled into one creative celebration of British bees and their importance. The final chapter is on at ACEArts in Somerton until May 14th.

Don't miss it!

Wayhey! It's
Somerset Day

Yes, it's that time already... May 11th, when Somerset Day is upon us.

Every year we take you on a journey around the county through the eyes of some of Somerset's awesome photographers & this year is no different! Watch out for the special blog on May 11th.

More big nights in!

As well as looking after BBC Radio Somerset's evening show on May 31st, and 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.

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