The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
Sad news from The Bishop’s Palace in Wells today as it is announced that veteran mute swan Bryn passed away overnight. Bryn, who was thought to have reached the age of 10, had been losing weight recently and began to seem subdued on Wednesday morning. Full story: Read more
The popular Shepton Mallet Sunday Market takes place this weekend in the historic market town in Somerset. Shepton Sunday markets were hugely popular in 2017 and last month saw the first monthly market of 2018 take place. Full story: Read more
The British Cheese Awards 2018 takes place on Wednesday 30th May 2018 at the Royal Bath & West Show, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. For lovers of cheese and fine food it makes for a ‘must visit’ show. The awards are celebrating its 25th birthday and is the pre-eminent cheese event in the UK, as well as a great celebration of British cheese and the industry. With over 1,000 cheeses expected to be entered visitors will get a unique opportunity to see all these cheeses in one location. Full story: Read more