Things to do in Southway, Somerset
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Southway, Somerset.
History and Heritage in Southway
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Southway.
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Glastonbury Tribunal | English Heritage
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
Meare Fish House | English Heritage
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
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The Great Outdoors in Southway
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Southway.
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Yarley Fields | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Yarley Fields nature reserve lies on the gentle south-facing slope of Yarley Hill overlooking the Somerset Levels a few miles west of Wells.
Street Heath | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Street Heath, just two miles from Glastonbury, is a combination of carr woodland and acidic mire with wet and dry heath. The great diversity of vegetation on the reserve is good for insect life and supports numerous species of butterflies, moths, grasshoppers and crickets.
Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Westhay Moor is part of the mystical Avalon Marshes within Somerset's historic Levels and Moors. It provides a home for rare wildlife and a unique insight into thousands of years of shifting landscape.
Sharpham Moor | Somerset Wildlife Trust
A damp woodland reserve with areas of rank grass and scrub great for bird song in spring and damselfly and dragonfly spotting in the summer.
King's Castle Wood | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Just a mile south-east of the centre of Wells, this is an ancient semi-natural woodland, made up primarily of ash, hazel and field maple, with planted oak and a fine stand of small-leaved lime. The main woodland is on a flat-topped promontory of the outlying Mendip Hills where an Iron Age fort once stood.
Withial Combe | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Withial Combe is mainly comprised of a remote, steep-sided ancient wooded ravine together with two small meadows great for woodland flowers and birds.
Cooks Field | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Cooks Field is a flower rich limestone grassland on steep slopes and traditional hay meadows on the higher and flatter ground. It is an important site for grassland butterflies.
Lynchcombe | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Lynchcombe is a flower rich grassland in a dramatic setting high up on the Mendip escarpment with panoramic views across the Somerset Levels.
White Field | Somerset Wildlife Trust
White Field is a small area of unimproved, yet important, species-rich hay meadow together with a small copse. It is a reserve which remains in an area that has largely seen a decline in wildlife due to agricultural intensification.
Great Breach Wood | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Part of a network of SWT reserves in the East Polden Hills, Great Breach Wood is a wonderfully diverse woodland with wildlife rich scrub and many glades and rides.
Gilling Down | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Limestone grassland reserve on west facing slopes with areas of mixed scrub and woodland great for wildflowers and butterflies. Gilling Down is adjacent to New Hill, Tannager and Great Breach Wood so why not combine a visit with all these other SWT reserves?
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Sport in Southway
Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.
Sport within 10 miles of Southway.
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The Square Soft Play
A great value indoor soft play centre in Wells, Somerset. Multiple play areas for various ages, birthday party venue and friendly staff.
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Food and Drink in Southway
Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.
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Coffee #1 | Wells
The medieval city of Wells is renowned for it’s rich history - and Coffee#1 Wells follows in that tradition. A listed building, it’s charming and welcoming. Take the weight off your feet in one of our comfy chairs, or grab a moment to yourself in a cosy corner. It’s a great place to relax before heading out to explore.
29
Nov
Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop with The Cottage Table | Goldfinch
Wow this Christmas with your own decorated Christmas Cake
Cheddar Woods Bistro
Great food and drink in lovely surroundings
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The Arts in Southway
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Southway.
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Cave Diving Museum
Visit the Wookey Hole Museum and learn more about the historical objects found in and around the caves and the history of cave diving itself.
16
Feb
Draycott Community Cinema: An evening of local history films
Come join us for a night of nostalgia featuring 20 short films about the history of Draycott and the surrounding area.
A delicious pasty is included with your ticket and a bar taking cash and card will be available for all your beverage needs.
You may have come along to a similar event a few years ago, but this one is a different set of films so new to all of us (apart from the people in them!)
Doors open at 645pm with the screenings to start at 730pm. There will be an interval at approximately 830pm.
Due to the catering involved, no tickets will be available on the door, so please book as soon as you can.
NB - this is a special screening and therefore not applicable for annual passes or vouchers.
19
Jan
Draycott Community Cinema: The Fisher King
Robin Williams & Jeff Bridges will be lighting up our beautiful new screen in The Fisher King at 8pm at the hall, so get an online ticket by clicking the link, pop to the shop for one in person or buy one on the door tomorrow. The choice is yours! Usual refreshments available from the bar supplied by Draycott Village Shop and Cheddar Ales.
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Wildlife in Southway
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
Wildlife within 10 miles of Southway.
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Dundon Beacon | Somerset Wildlife Trust
A mosaic of flower rich calcareous grassland, scrub and ancient oak woodland on an isolated hill capped with an Iron Age fort with views across the Somerset Levels and Moors.
New Hill & Tannager | Somerset Wildlife Trust
One of a series of Trust reserves where you can explore the Polden Hills, a low narrow ridge of Blue Lias stretching from Puriton in the west to Street in the east. It comprises of two blocks of former limestone downland and woodland on the western escarpment of Polden Hills.
Draycott Sleights | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Photographers and serious naturalists alike love Draycott Sleights for the rich variety of wildlife and spectacular panoramic views across the Somerset Levels as far as Dorset, Exmoor and South Wales.
Catcott Complex | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Our Catcott reserve comprises of an amazing wetland mosaic of traditional hay meadows, wet woodland and wet grazing marsh and fen. This encourages a range of species to feed, breed and roost all year round and it has become internationally renowned for its birdlife. The reserve is made up of Catcott Lows and Catcott Heath.
Burtle Moor | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Burtle Moor is one of the lowest and wettest areas on the Somerset Levels and Moors being approximately only 3 metres above sea level. It is a very wet flower rich rush pasture that attracts breeding waders.
Tor Hole Fields | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Tor Hole Fields reserve is made up of seven fields which are traditionally managed hay meadows rich in wildflowers and meadow butterflies.
Middledown | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Middledown is an area of neutral and limestone grassland high up on the Mendip Hills; why not pack a picnic and come and enjoy the far reaching views?
Mascall's Wood | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Mascall's Wood comprises of an area of broadleaved ancient woodland on very steep slopes with a great diversity of woodland flora and lower slopes.
Green Down | Somerset Wildlife Trust
One of the best examples of limestone downland and scrub in Somerset. One of the jewels in the crown of this reserve is the Large Blue Butterfly, declared extinct in Britain in 1979, it has since been reintroduced as part of a long term conservation programme.
Bubwith Acres | Somerset Wildlife Trust
An area of limestone grassland and heath with bracken encroachment high up on the Mendip Hills. In spring and summer there is a fantastic display of wildflowers, with the varying soil types found across the site supporting different species.
Perry Mead | Somerset Wildlife Trust
Perry Mead is a wonderful flower-rich neutral grassland meadow on the north side of Perry Hill stretching down to the meandering River Cary near Perrys Bridge. The northern and wetter parts of the reserve close to the river are unimproved water meadows with species-rich neutral grassland flora. Mature deciduous hedgerows surround the fields and a short length of wet ditch bisects the northern field and discharges into the River Cary.
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Craft in Southway
Find inspiration in workshops and local craft markets, perfect for creators of all skill levels.
Craft within 10 miles of Southway.
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1
Dec
Christmas Wreath Workshop | Goldfinch
Want to be the envy of all your neighbours this Christmas? I always provide the very best ingreadients at these workshops to ensure that you make something amazing an bespoke! We have taught 100's of people to make beautiful Christmas wreaths over the years and I never let someone leave with something they don't love!My workshops will take place at our studio and will be limited to a MAX 10 people per session, ensuring that you get plenty of one-on-one time with me. We have no bum fights for the best bits of foliage, no hidden charges for decorations and no bending over low tables in a chilly village hall. Our studio is equipt with height adjustable desks, accessible entrance and on-site facilities so no one has to miss out. I provide Mulled wine and mince pies at the workshop, all equipment is provided. The best way to get into the Christmas Spirit guaranteed!
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Southway
Polsham
Coxley Wick
Wick
Wick
Brindham
Callow Hill
Upper Croxley
Coxley
Godney
Upper Godney
Wicklane
Glastonbury
Lower Godney
Burcott
Launcherley
Yarley
Henton
Keward
Barrow
Bleadney
Edgarley
Wookey
Havyatt
Wells
Haybridge
Stileway
North Wootton
Beckery
Northover
Panborough
Dulcote
Lower Westholme
Easton
Holly Brook
Westbury-sub-Mendip
East Street
West Pennard
Meare
New Town
Laverley
Lower Milton
Piltown
Upper Milton
Worminster
Bagley
Wookey Hole
Coxbridge
Portland
Theale
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