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It's Gin O' Clock
The scent of citrus pervading the new gin distillery in the stunning grounds of Somerset’s Newton House conjures up images of cocktails being sipped on a lazy summer’s afternoon, freshly-cut grass and sun-drenched fruit trees, says LAURA BRIGGS.
Tuck In
Discover the culinary delights of Bath this month
H Is For Historian
With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months H Is For Historian Vik Martin will take a stroll though the alphabet to find out.
Cheese, History and a World Famous Gorge
I HAD originally discounted Cheddar assuming it was a town. But I have been assured that for historical reasons it is very much counted as a village (even though it is larger than the neighbouring town of Axbridge) and I needed very little excuse to visit.
Marvellous Mini's
ANDY COOPER takes the wheel of a MINI…and finds things have changed since he last did.
The Collector
It’s almost 40 years since the first Antiques Roadshow was broadcast – and the long-running BBC stalwart will be celebrating the milestone with a special birthday show in Somerset.
Shhhhhh It's a Secret
CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE attends the launch of a very different style of dining in Somerset.
Where Love Blossoms
It might still be winter but romance is in the air, as it often is in February. Flowers and chocolates and expressions of love become oh, so important and the setting has to be perfect too, so BERNARD BALE takes us on a tour of Somerset’s beautiful and romantic surroundings
Primrose Season
The experts at Monkton Elm Garden Centre share some tips on preparing the garden for spring
A King Through The County
SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE takes a look at the Somerset section of The Monarch’s Way, one of England’s longest long-distance paths
Supermini-Based Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Enjoys High Life
Citroen’s new C3 Aircross is a colourful character joining the compact SUV market. Motoring editor ANDY RUSSELL finds out if this ‘supermini on stilts’ lives up to its looks
Put A Stamp On It
The average age of members of The Philatelic Society is 60. RICK WARREN writes about why collecting stamps is the ideal hobby when you have time on your hands
Searching For Arthur
STEPHEN ROBERTS investigates Somerset’s ties with Arthurian legend.