November lights up with The Festival of Light at Longleat Safari Park, opening on Saturday 9th November with an ancient and mythical theme. Visit our Specials Offers page to see how to purchase Discounted Tickets from The Lighthouse. If you are searching for a good day out with the family pay a visit to Bowood House in Wiltshire. Tickets are still available for a fun day out exploring its Enchanted Autumn, full of witches, ghosts and spooky spells hidden away in its extensive

Local October fun starting with Ruby Wax, Trevor Nelson & Wells Food Festival, plus autumn entertainment at Longleat Safari & Cheddar Gorge.

The best of Somerset entertainment including the world famous Jane Austen Festival; Ben Elton, Longleat Balloon Festival and Jonathan Pie.

Local festivities in July including the famous Frome Festival, plus days out for all the family in Cheddar Gorge and Wells.

Local events in June launch with the Frome Carnival Fun Day for the kids on Saturday 1st June, complete with fun fair, train rides, music, food, loads of stalls with games and interesting things to buy, plus a Dog Show to showcase some amazingly talented pets! Frome Independent Market follows on Sunday 2nd June, filling the streets of Frome with quirky pop-up shops, stalls and street food with local entertainment for all the family to enjoy. Mid June sees the neighbouring vi

Looking for some exciting activities this Easter which are fun for the whole family? Starting with a Mardi Gras Family Crafts workshop in the American Museum near Bath, there are a range of different events, workshops, carnivals and productions around the Frome area to choose from this April! Families can discover more about this unique American tradition through the Easter holiday starting on Tuesday 9th April and if you have room for more, take part in some Easter fun start

Frome as usual is boasting some superb acts with the likes of Fleetwood Bac and Ruby Turner appearing at the Cheese and Grain in late March and early April respectively. The Merlin Theatre is hosting top comedian Jack Dee, while Jasper Carrot and Alistair McGowan share the stage in a night of stand up comedy and first class impersonations at the Memorial Theatre. The realm of dance and ballet also has its fair share of top performances with Gaelforce, the international Irish

Over night our 35 acres of Somerset Parkland turns into a winter wonderland that few can resist photographing, particularly when the sun shines. Captured on camera in the early morning sun are the family of Swans on the fishing lake and the Heron looking for breakfast on the wildlife pond, a recent addition to the Parkland which is proving very popular with the local bird life. The snow was also very popular with our Bed and Breakfast guests, particularly as for one guest it

As Valentine’s Day fast approaches and Spring is just around the corner, there are a host of activities to enjoy in Somerset this February. Firstly, why not make the most of The Lighthouse’s special Thursday prices for a quick romantic break in the Somerset countryside to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Enjoy a little luxury in one of our Superior Double bedrooms situated in our 17th Century Farm House with views over the Parkland and surrounding countryside. If you are looking fo

If you are looking for things to do post Christmas why not venture out to Somerset and enjoy some prime entertainment at The Cheese and Grain in Frome. Hosting a variety of popular tribute bands alongside some favourite legends, the season starts with the flamboyant "T-Rextesy", Friday 18th January and "From The Jam - All Mod Cons” tour on Saturday 20th January, followed by “A Whole Lotta Led" Saturday 2nd February and the “ Osmonds" on Saturday 23rd February - something for