Things to See & Do

If you prefer to avoid the crowds, not have to wait for space in the hot tub or sauna and choose when you want your therapy  then a Mill Meadow Personal Spa break could be a perfect fit. Most of our lodges have their own private hot tub but…

There is always something for everyone at Mill Meadow and Valentines is no different. Walk hand in hand through the amazing Snowdrop Valley – Saturday 2 February to Sunday 3 March Enjoy a romantic meal at one of our local restaurants Stroll and picnic on the stunning Quantock Hills…

It’s official Exmoor is the No 1 UK destination for 2019, according to Timeout, and its on our doorstep. In fact as I write this I am looking out at the edge of the moor. Apart from the stunning countryside, abundant nature, moorland with nature reserves, ancient burial grounds,…

If you are in Somerset this January and a cheery crowd shout out “waes hael” be sure  to reply with equal vigour “drinc hael”. A few words of old English that are still part of traditional Wassailing an ancient custom that involves drinking cider, singing to the trees in the…

A few great experience gift ideas for this Christmas Fishing at Mill Meadow Canoeing, coasteering, forest skills with Somerset Adventures Pampering from The Green Pamper Company A visit and tour at Sheppy’s Cider A day at Taunton Races Take in a match at Somerset County Cricket Pony trekking on…

Love it or not the Christmas is on its way like an unstoppable steam train (check out West Somerset Railway) and Mill Meadow offers plenty of opportunities get into the best of the seasonal spirit: Rural Living Christmas Show – 17th& 18thNovember 2018  Minutes from Mill Meadow, this very…

3.11.18 Staplegrove Bonfire & Fireworks 2018 Taunton’s Largest Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacle. Gates open at 18:00, bonfire lit at 19:00, fireworks at 19:30. Hot Food, Drinks, Entertainment, Flashing Novelties, Sparkler Area, Toilets, FREE Car Park Manor Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AP – entrance signposted from the Post Office Adults £5, Children…

Exmoor and the Quantocks offer the most picturesque night skies for you to study or just gaze at and reflect on the wonders they hold. So take advantage of our amazing off season rates this Autumn and share in this natural light show. http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/stargazing/dark-skies-festival

Popular local childrens’ author Sue C Medcalf will very kindly be penning a series of short stories perfect for children (and adults) of all ages, here is her first offering so read on… The Mill Meadow Adventure   Part 1 – A place in the Country Badger Itchybald Scratchet,…

The world renowned annual Somerset County carnivals are one of the most spectacular events in Somerset today, Bridgwater carnival regularly attracts crowds of 150,000. The carnival carts are designed and built by dedicated carnival clubs around the West Country. Clubs have many members who raise money throughout the year,…