Forget elbowing your way through Amazon listings — Black Friday is alive and well here in Somerset. Whether you're in Street, Glastonbury, Wells or Shepton Mallet, plenty of local businesses are offering proper deals, actual discounts, and fewer checkout meltdowns.

Here's what's on offer this week:

Retail & Shopping Deals

Clarks Village, Street

It's Black Friday weekend, and Clarks Village is going all in. Stores will open longer from Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th November (9am–8pm), and Sunday 30th (10am–5pm). Expect up to 60% off RRP at selected shops. The festive ice rink's open, the artisan market is back, and yes, the lights are twinkling.

Wells High Street

Independent shops are joining the fray:

• Bronwyn's Baby has 20% off everything including bundles, both in store and online. That means the new Toniebox 2 play bundle drops from £132.97 to £95.99 — saving you nearly £40. All Toniebox colours currently in stock. Open Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm.

B&Q Glastonbury

"Brilliant low prices" are promised in store, with thousands of offers online. Translation: it's worth a wander if you've got DIY on the brain.

Food & Drink Offers

Whitstones Fish & Chips, Shepton Mallet

On Thursday 28th November, get 20% off your total restaurant bill (excluding large cod, seabass, and pensioner lunch deals — obviously). Just call 01749 344600, book a table, and quote "Black Friday". Applies at lunch and dinner, Shepton branch only.

Billies and Tong (Online, based in Wells)

Spend £50 on their website and get free UK mainland shipping — worth up to £12. Runs until the end of Sunday 1st December. Yes, this is the biltong people. Yes, it counts as Christmas shopping.

Health, Beauty & Wellness Deals

Midnight GYM & Fitness, Wells

Their Wells shop has 30% off clothing and supplements all week. Doesn't matter if you're a gym member or just wandered in for protein bars and hope.

Home Services

Sleekeasy Clean, Glastonbury

Book a service by 5th December (for any future date) and snap up these Black Friday prices:

• 3 rooms of carpet cleaned for £120 + VAT
• Oven clean (single): £50 + VAT (was £60)
• Deep clean (5 hours): £150 + VAT
• Windows cleaned and Christmas lights put up: £80 + VAT

Frankly, it's worth it for not having to climb a ladder.

Entertainment & Experiences

The Bare Business Calendar, Shepton Mallet

Technically not a Black Friday deal, but still worth a mention. Twelve local businesses have stripped (nearly) naked for a cheeky charity calendar. £10 a copy, £2 to Shepton Community Fridge. Launch party is 3rd December at Bar 501. Calendars available in selected Shepton shops.

Mendip Activity Centre

Black Friday deals are now live, with 20–40% off Adventure Gift Vouchers for a limited time. Think skiing, archery, kayaking, tobogganing, or even a full Learn to Snowboard course. New for 2025: discounts on Paddle Discover and Rock Skills intro courses, plus SUP and kayaking in Bristol Harbour. Perfect for gifting or escaping your own relatives.

Somerset County Cricket Club

Pick up a Vertu Motors in-ear radio for just £7 (saving over 40%). These radios let fans hear live ball-by-ball commentary in sync at the ground. Ideal stocking filler — collection only from the Andy Caddick Reception, Mon–Fri, 9–5. More

Strawberryfield Park, Cheddar

Luxury lodge short stays for £399 — yes, with hot tubs. Book a 3-night weekend or 4-night midweek break in one of their lodges (19 of 24 available) for just £399. Must book by 5pm Friday 26th November via phone or email. Perfect for couples, friends or hibernating until January.

Tips for Black Friday Shoppers

• Look local before going online — many deals are only advertised on business Facebook pages or in local press.
• Check the fine print — exclusions are everywhere this year.
• Use a credit card for big buys — purchases over £100 are covered by Section 75 protection.

We'll keep updating this list as more local deals come in. Know a business in Street, Glastonbury, Wells or Shepton Mallet with a Black Friday offer? Let us know at [email protected].

Now go support your locals. Bargains await — and probably a free mince pie or two if you time it right.