Excuses to stay at The Pilgrims

(or What’s on around Lovington)

Wells Cathedral           

Concerts, exhibitions, talks and much more, as if you need an excuse to visit Wells Cathedral, or indeed the lovely tiny city of Wells itself http://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/whats-on/ 

Clarks Village

At Street – the factory outlet sales continue! To decide which bargains need bagging visit http://www.clarksvillage.co.uk/ 

Millfield School

Why not combine picking up the kids at the end of term with dinner and a night at The Pilgrims?  Now that’s what I call a school run!  If you have links with the school you probably won’t need this one, but just in case, here it is http://www.millfieldschool.com/school-life/termdates.htm

National Trust Houses and Gardens

We have a wealth of gorgeous national treasures on our doorstep – from the intimate delights of Lytes Cary to the splendour of Stourhead or majestic Montacute – all to be found here http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/places/find-a-place-to-visit?findPlace=Lovington,%20Somerset&type=&view=map

Wincanton Races         

Have a great day at the races and then – have our a la carte after the horses.  All the information you need, except the names of the winners, is at http://www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk/fixtures.php?&ob=3&rpn=find

Bath & West Showground       

From Flea Markets to County Shows to Motorhome Exhibitions  to Post Card Fairs there is always something going on at http://www.bathandwest.com/upcoming-events/3/ 

Kilver Court Designer Outlet

Shepton Mallet’s upmarket designer outlet is here http://www.kilvercourt.com/

Mulberry Factory Shop

And the Mulberry Factory Shop is here http://www.mulberryfactoryshop.com/#/storelocator

Farmers’ Markets

Take your pick of the goodies produced in the rural idyll that is sunny Somerset at one of the many regular Farmers’ Markets            http://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/explore-somerset/food-and-drink/somerset-farmers-markets

Sherborne Abbey

Sherborne is always worth visiting, and the Abbey especially so http://www.sherborneabbey.com/index.shtml

Sherborne Castle

The ‘new’ castle is at http://www.sherbornecastle.com/

And the ‘old’ one is at http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/sherborne-old-castle/

Glastonbury

Apart from the iconic Tor there’s the Abbey, Chalice Well, a whole host of mysterious shops and, occasionally, a music festival.  Lots of links are available but this is one to start at, for the Abbey http://www.glastonburyabbey.com/index.php?&dx=1&ob=3&rpn=events&sid=43ef0425cfe4d362afd4521d07e8a643