Somerset
Properties and events in Somerset
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Abbey House Glastonbury open day
Another chance to see inside this unique historic property and learn about the people who lived and worked here.
Axbridge and District through the 50s and 60s
A photographic and exhibit led collection that traces the lives, the work, education and experiences of the people born, living and working in the parishes at the foot of the Mendips and bordering the Levels
Brean Down Guided Tour
Discover over 10,000 years of history at Brean Down on a free guided walk with one of our knowledgeable guides.
Bridgwater Arts Centre Tours
Join one of just five exclusive tours of this stunning Grade I listed Georgian building and uncover the fascinating story behind England’s very first Arts Centre. Discover hidden spaces, rich history, and the legacy that shaped a cultural landmark.
Bridgwater History and District Civic Society talk - "Bridgwater 1024 to 1927: Class Conflict in a Somerset Town"
Join Dave Chapple of the Bridgwater History & District Civic Society for a fascinating talk exploring “Bridgwater 1024–1927: Class Conflict in a Somerset Town.” Discover centuries of tension and resilience as the town’s story unfolds.
Carhampton Church Tower
Climb the spiral staircase up the church tower to see where ringing takes place, the bells and the extensive views from the top.
City of Wells Almshouses
Open on 19th September only. Medieval almshouses with stunning gardens, a newly renovated working chapel and the original Guild Hall of the city. live music between 1400 and 1500.
Craftsmen & Cloisters Discover Muchelney Abbey & Meet the Medieval Stonemason
Free Entry. Explore Muchelney Abbey grounds and interior, and meet our medieval stonemason at work
Dawe's Twineworks
Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker, is the only surviving Victorian Twineworks in the UK - and it works. We celebrate all our local history, notably the sailcloth and twine industries based on flax
Discover Hardington St Mary's
Be amazed by a hidden gem which feels like you're stepping back in time.
Downside Abbey Church and Monastery Gardens - Free Guided Tours and Exhibition
We are offering free guided tours of i) the Abbey Church ii) the monastery gardens. Our exhibition 'Everyday Lives' will be open and free to view in the Abbey Church.
Evercreech Material Recycling Facility tour
Join us for a fun, behind-the-scenes tour of Evercreech recycling facility for Heritage Open Day! Learn more about recycling in Somerset and what happens once it is collected from your home.
Everyday Histories at Somerset Heritage Centre
Celebrate the Everyday Histories of Somerset – the ordinary people whose daily lives have left behind extraordinary stories and go on a behind-the-scenes archives tour.
Free entry to Barrington Court
Come and enjoy a visit to Barrington Court. Explore beautiful gardens & historic orchards, farm buildings, avenues and the ground floor of Strode House, the historic stable block, which was converted into the Lyles' family home in the 1920s.
Goathurst Heritage Trail - Halswell House, Parkland, Mill Wood and the Temple of Harmony
View the Halswell House State Rooms. Visit the gardens and parkland. Enjoy the woodlands, ponds and follies. Take part in a Goathurst Heritage Trail.
Goathurst Village Heritage Trail - Temple of Pan
The Temple of Pan is part of the Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. The Temple of Pan was built as an ornamental folly as part of the landscape and gardens of the Halswell Park Estate in the 1770s.
Goathurst Village Heritage Trail-St Edward, King and Martyr Church
Visit the church as part of the unique Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. View the wealth of ancient tombs and monuments to the Halswell-Kemeys-Tynte families and discover the fascinating links between the church and nearby Halswell House and Park.
Grays Almshouse
As part of the National Heritage Open Days, Taunton Heritage Trust will be opening Grays Almshouse and Chapel on Thursday 17th September.
Guided walk-around by Bridgwater History and District Civic Society
Join this engaging guided walk through the town’s streets, bringing to life its 19th-century social and industrial story. From bustling docks to brick and tile works, discover the people, industries, and places that shaped Bridgwater.
Hinton Watermill
The last remaining watermill on the river Yeo in Somerset, built in 1800 by William Smith Geologist and Canal builder, unique in having 450 m of tunnels supplying the water. Originally built with a water wheel but now has a Victorian turbine 1893.