Somerset Day 2025: A Gentle Adventure Through South Somerset
Posted May 1, 2025Looking for a meaningful way to spend Somerset Day 2025?
We’ve put together a gentle, story-filled route through South Somerset – from breakfast in a railway carriage to blossom walks, pottery studios, riverside paths and a quiet place to stay. It’s all about slowing down and soaking up the people, places and traditions that make this county so special.
Why South Somerset is the perfect spot to enjoy Somerset Day
Somerset Day is a chance to pause and celebrate everything that makes this county quietly remarkable. The landscape, the people, the makers, and the traditions that root us to this place. If you’re looking for a day out that captures it all, here’s a route through South Somerset that does just that – slowly, locally, and with a good bit of heart.
Breakfast to begin
Begin the day at Pip’s Railway Carriage Café, tucked just outside Lopen. Set in a restored train carriage and bus beside the fields, Pip’s is full of life in the mornings – steam rising from fresh coffee, hearty breakfasts cooked with local ingredients, and the gentle clatter of conversation among friends and families.
It’s the kind of place where you can take your time, and where even a quick stop feels like an occasion.
Apples and Dancing
From there, make your way to Somerset Cider Brandy at Burrow Hill, where the orchards are likely to be in full blossom for their Somerset Day celebration. Walking among the trees, with the scent of apple flowers in the air and the distant hum of steam engines and tractors, is a reminder of how deeply this landscape is tied to craft and tradition. You might sample a sip of cider or brandy, meet the team behind the bottles, and soak up the quiet magic of this farm.
Beautiful Barrington
Then it’s on to Barrington, where Barrington Pottery opens its doors to visitors curious about the art of handmade ceramics. The pots are earthy, practical, and beautiful – made on-site by a small team who truly care about what they create. Just across the lane is Barrington Court, a National Trust property where old buildings, walled gardens, and orchards speak softly of history and care. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger.
Wandering the River
To close the day, follow the River Parrett from the historic village of Muchelney into Langport, a walk that stretches across open sky and shifting water, past birds, boats, and meadows. There’s something grounding about it – the rhythm of your steps, the quiet of the path.
Now for a pint
And when the sun starts to dip, make your way to The Etsome Arms in Somerton. It’s a proper pub. No frills, just good cider, good people, and the kind of welcome that makes you feel like you’ve been there a hundred times before.
Fancying staying over?
For those looking to extend their stay, consider Little Wishel in Low Ham. This eco-friendly retreat offers a tranquil escape with its light-filled interiors and a private four-acre meadow. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, listen to the owls, and reflect on the day’s adventures.
and that rounds off a rather perfect Somerset Day weekend
This Somerset Day, you don’t need to go far or fast. Just follow the quiet roads, meet the makers, and enjoy the gentle richness of this place we call home.