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Wells is going full spring mode this Easter, with palace gardens to explore, falcons to spot, and egg trails to keep the kids moving between chocolate fixes.

Whether you’re after peace and pageantry or just trying to wear the children out before Monday, the city has you covered — and yes, there are caves and stilt walkers involved, because it wouldn’t be Somerset without a bit of the unexpected.

FRIDAY 18 APRIL

Fancy a bit of classical music with your pint? Pilton's village pub is hosting a Good Friday performance of Haydn's The Seven Last Words of the Cross by the Breathe Ensemble, featuring Royal Ballet concertmaster Magnus Johnston. It's reflective, moving, and happening in the same room someone probably watched the Grand National in last weekend. Full details here

From the sacred to the sweaty — Street's going loud. Resident DJ Jamie Mac is on deck spinning drum and bass all night at the Street Inn (or at least until 11pm — there's a strict no-entry-after-that rule). Entry is free, the vibe is heavy, and you might want earplugs. More info here

Wells Cathedral – Good Friday services

• 8.00am: Morning Liturgy
• 12.00pm: Three Hours' Devotion
• 2.00pm: The Final Hour (Cathedral Choir)
• 5.15pm: Evening Prayer (said)

St John's Church, Glastonbury – Services

• 12.00pm – 2.00pm: Quiet Meditation
• 2.00pm – 3.00pm: The Last Hour

SATURDAY 19 APRIL

Broken toaster? Dodgy jeans? Mysterious gadget that used to do something useful? Bring it to the Glastonbury Repair Café and let someone local fix it while you eat cake and try not to spill tea on a power tool. It's free (donations welcome) and good for the soul and the planet. All the details

Fundraiser meets feast meets live Americana in Croscombe, all in a village hall with proper Somerset character. Expect pulled pork, BBQ ribs, and music with a twang from five-piece Hello Hopeville. Raffle tickets are £5 a strip — prizes may include actual wine. Book it here

Cute animals? Tick. Bonnet parade? Tick. Free egg hunt? Tick. Shepton's Collett Park's going full Easter mode for families this Saturday. Bring your own bonnet if you want a prize, and expect Shepton at its most wholesome. Get involved here.

Wells Cathedral – Holy Saturday services

• 8.00am: Morning Prayer
• 5.15pm: Evening Prayer (said)
• 7.30pm: Easter Vigil (Cathedral Choir)

St John's Church, Glastonbury – Service

• 8.00pm: Easter Vigil

SUNDAY 20 APRIL

This is not your average car boot. With over 250 stalls inside and out, the Giant Flea Market in Shepton Mallet is a full-day affair. You'll find everything from mid-century furniture to vintage vinyl, weird garden statues, clothes, books, and stuff you definitely don't need but will somehow leave with. Dogs welcome, food stalls aplenty, wear comfy shoes. Market info

Wells is doing Easter in style — trails through palace gardens, crafts, and plenty to keep the under-10s distracted while you pretend not to be jealous of their chocolate haul. Running all weekend at the Bishop's Palace.

Expect stilt walkers, pirate golf, circus shows and a big cave full of other families wondering why they didn't just stay in. It's chaotic, but it's peak Wookey Hole and part of the charm.

Wells Cathedral – Easter Day services

• 8.00am: Holy Communion (BCP)
• 9.30am: Choral Matins (Cathedral Choir)
• 11.00am: Festal Eucharist (Cathedral Choir)
• 3.00pm: Festal Evensong * (Cathedral Choir)
• (* Preaching by the Venerable Jonathan Smith, Archdeacon Emeritus of St Albans)

St John's Church, Glastonbury – Service

• 10.00am: Benefice Sung Eucharist

MONDAY 21 APRIL (EASTER MONDAY)

Signed up to this before you remembered how long 7.5 miles actually is? Too late. The Shapwick Bunny Hop takes runners through village lanes and Shapwick Heath, all for a good cause. No entries on the day, so if you want in, register before 6pm Friday. Bring your best knees. Sign up here

STILL NOT ENOUGH?

Here's a quick list of Easter extras still happening:

• Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury – Easter crafts, egg hunts and donkey rides
• Clarks Village, Street – Bunny trails, craft workshops and the chance to win Wookey Hole golden tickets
• Shepton Mallet Prison – Hunt down giant eggs in actual cells (because why not?)
• Wraxall Vineyard – Family trail for the kids, wine bar for you
• Radstock Museum – Easter trail included with entry until Monday
• Glastonbury Wedding & Events Venue Pick up your trail sheet, count the eggs, crack the code, and find the Easter Bunny's Burrow — with a chocolatey reward at the end. Book tickets here

And if you're after church services, Glastonbury's St John's, Wells Cathedral, Shepton's parish church and Street's Holy Trinity are all holding Holy Week and Easter Day services — check individual listings for times.

And if all else fails, just go for a walk, eat a crème egg, and pretend you don't have five loads of washing to do on Tuesday.

Happy Easter, everyone!