Specially crafted from Ivy’s Vintage Reserve Cheddar (an age-old recipe handed down from Grandmother Ivy Clothier – a Somerset-bred pioneer), The Wyke Farms’ Limited Edition Somerset Day Truckle has been left to mature for over 15 months and then carefully selected by Wyke Farm’s own Master Cheese Grader to ensure only the very best flavours are incorporated into the Truckle, which has been waxed in a stunning black and gold livery to grace the finest of cheese-boards. Full story: Read more
Cygnets Born and Naming Competition at Palace
Following Sunday’s announcement of the first two cygnets hatching by the moat at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells, it is now confirmed that there are 8 cygnets altogether. The final cygnet appeared late on Bank Holiday Monday and this morning (2nd May) Mum Wynn and Dad Bryn took the new arrivals out for their first swim. Full story: Read more
Somerset Rural Life Museum to Reopen for the Summer
Somerset Rural Life Museum will reopen on Saturday 3 June following completion of a £2.4 million redevelopment project led by the South West Heritage Trust. The Museum will tell the rich story of Somerset’s rural and social history and provide a family-friendly destination which has learning, access and discovery at its heart. Full story: Read more