The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre

Contact details for The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre

Somerset West and Taunton Cultural Strategy

Plans and ideas to develop Somerset’s arts, cultural and heritage sectors.

Somerset West and Taunton Cultural Forum and News

News and updates about cultural developments in the former Somerset West and Taunton area

Shape Mendip Lottery

Shape Mendip Lottery raises funds for good causes that benefit the Mendip community

Somerset West Lottery

The lottery offers good causes registered with the lottery the opportunity to raise income for their organisation

Octagon Theatre

Contact details for the Octagon Theatre

Westlands Entertainment Venue

Contact details for Westlands Entertainment Venue

Visit Somerset

Somerset offers endless opportunities for great days out, weekend breaks and longer holidays

Discover Mendip

Discover what Mendip has to offer

Discover Sedgemoor

Stunning places to visit in Sedgemoor

Discover Somerset West and Taunton

Discover some of the finest landscapes and impressive attractions

Discover South Somerset

Exploring activities and attractions in South Somerset

Tourism development and promoting Somerset

Promoting Somerset as a great place to visit and stay

Mendip Tourism Strategy

Developing sustainable tourism in the Mendip area

Tourism business support

Somerset Council has a dedicated department to help with tourism focused business enquiries

Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a stunning landscape of steep slopes and undulating plateau

Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Quantock Hills are an area of wilderness and tranquillity

Parks in Taunton

A list of links to parks in Taunton

Taunton Deane nurseries

Services that Taunton Deane Nurseries provide

Diseases affecting trees

Includes information on Ash Dieback Disease and Acute Oak Decline

Habitat and wildlife benefits of long grass

Working to support wildlife in public areas

Meadow creation pilots

Building wildflower meadows to create new habitats for wildlife

Footpaths

Information on footpath standards and grades

Outdoors in Somerset

Find places to visit and events in Somerset

Play equipment

Guidance on what to consider when planning your play area and how to report damage, accidents or problems with play equipment

Play areas in Mendip

Free entry play areas in Mendip

Community Matters – additional services available in Town and Parish Councils

Helping to maintain your town or village with our Parish Ranger scheme

Parks and open spaces services

How we maintain our parks and open spaces, deal with lost property and report any damages.

Wildlife and biodiversity

Somerset has some outstanding wildlife areas

The Somerset Wood

A partnership to commemorate the county's fallen in World War One

Report an unauthorised encampment

Guidance on unauthorised encampments on council land

Guidance for private landowners on unauthorised encampment

Information on what to do if an unauthorised encampment is set up on your land without your permission

Football and sports pitches

Football and sports pitches available for hire in Somerset

Help for sports clubs and voluntary organisations

Providing support for sporting opportunities in South Somerset

Sports and leisure facilities

Gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools, tennis courts and more available across Somerset

Bill Whistlecroft Athletics Arena Track Pass

Our Track Pass gives you unlimited access for casual training

Community centres and village halls

List of village halls available to be hired out

Passport to Leisure

Helping those on low incomes access to leisure activities at a discounted rate

Sports and leisure facilities

Gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools, tennis courts and more available across Somerset

Bridgwater Town Hall

Information about Bridgwater Town Hall

Local halls for hire

A variety of village halls that can be hired out for functions

Allotments

Details about allotment gardens and contact information you may need in order to apply for one

Public Toilets

Information on public toilets and their location, opening times, baby changing and disabled facilities

Garage plots to lease in Sedgemoor

We manage a number of garage plots in Sedgemoor

LGBTQ+ Support

Information on LGBTQ+ support organisations working across Somerset

Somerset Intelligence Network

Facts and figures about Somerset and home of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)

Assets of Community Value Register

List of assets added to the ‘Assets of Community Value’ register for Somerset

Assets of community value

Guidance on nominating local land buildings as an asset of community value

Community right to challenge

The right to express an interest to deliver services on behalf of the Council

South West Heritage Trust

The Trust provides heritage services for Somerset and Devon

A Brief History of Marine Cove

Learn about the history and restoration of Marine Cove

Somerset Rural Life Museum

Explore rural life from the 1800s onwards and discover more about the county’s heritage

Archaeology and Built Heritage

Protecting and enhancing our historic environment in Somerset

Archives and records

Discover history from the 8th century to present day

Brick and Tile Museum

The museum is dedicated to the local industry of brick and tile making

Somerset Heritage Centre

Explore the rich history of Somerset by accessing our collections

Museum of Somerset

Discover 400 million years of history

South Somerset Heritage Collection

South Somerset Heritage Collection is a fascinating historical collection of objects and images

Prevent in Somerset

Part of the United Kingdom's counter-terrorism strategy

Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

The process that the Police, Probation and Prison Services use to work with other agencies

Somerset and Knife Crime

If you have information about knife crime in your area and you are nervous about going to the police, phone Crimestoppers

County Lines

Spotting the signs of gangs and organised criminal networks involved in illegal drugs

Place of Safety

A scheme with a number of emergency and evacuation venues across Somerset

Safer Somerset Partnership Violence Reduction Unit

Helping the work of professionals and community groups who have contact with people who may be affected by violence

Sedgemoor Monitoring Service Testimonials

Testimonials on how CCTV helped to tackle crime in Somerset

Together Team partnership organisations

List of partners we work with in the Together Team partnership

Safer Somerset Business Partnership

Information on fighting crime with the Safer Somerset Business Partnership

Safer communities

Making sure that Somerset is a safe place to live, work and visit

CCTV – Closed circuit television

Using CCTV cameras to keep Somerset safe

Community protection

Working to reduce crime, disorder and the fear of crime for a safer environment across Somerset

Anti-Social Behaviour – Report it here

Protecting the community from anti-social behaviour

Together Teams in Somerset

Joining together as a community to help residents in Somerset

Food banks

Information on food banks in Somerset, for people in need of emergency food, or who want to make a food donation.

Modern-Day Slavery

Human Trafficking is a crime and a form of Modern-Day Slavery

Preparing for emergencies

Information and leaflets with advice on how you can prepare before, during and after emergencies

One Teams Somerset

Teams that bring a multi-agency focus on our areas of highest demand to the public sector

Financial Hardship Support

If you are having financial difficulties, we may be able to help you

Community trigger

The right for victims of anti-social behaviour to request a review of their case

Community Safety

Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour to keep Somerset safe

Advocacy and advice

Help and support if you feel you are being discriminated against or you are a victim of crime or anti-social behaviour

Safer Somerset Partnership

Working to tackle crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour, and to reduce re-offending

Project and Small Grants Awarded 2021-22

Project and Small Grants Awarded in 2021 to 2022

Village Hall Grants Awarded 2022-23

Village Hall Grants awarded in 2022

Grants Programme 2022/23

Information about the Grants Programme for the financial year of 2022 to 2023

Project and small grants awarded in Sedgemoor 2022-23

Project and Small Grants awarded in the financial year of 2022 to 2023

Community Funding Sources

Information about funding sources and grants available to community groups in Somerset

Community Chest Fund

Helping community groups recover from the effects of COVID-19

Children and Youth Initiative Fund

Supporting projects that improve the lives of people aged 0 to 25 years old living in the Somerset West and Taunton area

Grants awarded

Information on the grants we have awarded

Local Choices and Community Resource

Opportunities for communities to be empowered through community self-help, volunteering and local solutions

Community litter picks

How to organise a litter pick to keep Somerset tidy

Somerset volunteers

Volunteering opportunities, information and advice, and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise support in Somerset.

Somerset Armed Forces Covenant Partnership

A partnership between councils, colleges, health services, charities, the military and reservists

Volunteering

We value the contribution people make by volunteering across our services, as well as for local organisations and communities

Sedgemoor Carnival Events

Dates, times and information about Sedgemoor carnivals and firework displays

Events held in Marine Cove Park

List of events held in Marine Cove Park

Guide to organising community events

Things to know about before planning a street party or event such as road closures, venue, insurance and more

Glastonbury Festival

The largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world

Event safety

Guidance for event organisers on things to consider when planning an event

Booking events and permits

If you wish to hold an event or activity in a park or open space, you need to apply for permission to do so.

Events and things to do in West Somerset and Taunton

Tourist information and events in Somerset

Fireworks

Follow advice to make sure firework displays are enjoyable, spectacular and, above all, safe

The King’s Coronation

The Coronation will see people across the UK and the Commonwealth come together to celebrate.

Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

Information and guidance on how to hold an event safely

Visitor information for Bridgwater Fair

Visitor information for Bridgwater’s St Matthews Field Fair and markets

The Cornhill Indoor Market, Bridgwater

Visiting information for the Cornhill Indoor Market, Bridgwater