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Bannock Farm Press is a traditional style jobbing printer from the 1960s. We print using the traditional letterpress method using a variety of presses, with metal type and hot metal typesetting. Visitors will be able to print their own mementoes.

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.

The public are invited to attend a guided tour of the town's disused Victorian cemetery, which will include information on its history, the stories of those buried there and what the friends of the Cemetery have achieved.

Come and see the 'award winning' 1861 Easton Amos land drainage machine in action and take a train ride on our 2' narrow gauge railway.

Join a guided tour of St Mary’s Church Tower and enjoy spectacular views across Bridgwater from this iconic landmark.

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.

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.

Join one of just two exclusive guided tours of The Old Vicarage Hotel, a Grade II listed building and the second oldest building in Bridgwater. Explore centuries of fascinating history and discover one of Bridgwater’s historic gems.

Free access to Coleridge Cottage NT in Nether Stowey on Wednesday 16th September.

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.

The Bridgwater Historical Tapestry tells the story of the town through beautifully embroidered panels, showcasing key moments and people from Bridgwater's fascinating history.

View the Halswell House State Rooms. Visit the gardens and parkland. Enjoy the woodlands, ponds and follies. Take part in a Goathurst Heritage Trail.

Join one of just two tours and experience a live roof tile–making demonstration, bringing traditional craftsmanship to life. See history shaped before your eyes and gain a deeper insight into Somerset’s rich industrial past.

Join Dave Chapple of the Bridgwater History & District Civic Society for a fascinating talk exploring “Bridgwater 1924–1927: Class Conflict in a Somerset Town.” Discover centuries of tension and resilience as the town’s story unfolds.