What's on in Wells: Easter services, samba, witches and competitions!

The weekend is almost upon us, so it's time for a round-up of all the events occurring in your area over the weekend and into the second week of the school Easter holidays.

But remember: these are just a few of the events that have caught our attention - there's loads more going on out there in your community.

Remember if you're running an event, you can add it to our listings for free using the Nub It button!

What's on in Wells is brought to you by our sponsor Somerstock . This year, the musical extravaganza takes place over the 7th and 8th July . It promises an unforgettable weekend of chart-topping performances led by The Blockheads, along with delicious food and a vibrant atmosphere.

Don't miss out on this ultimate summer music experience - grab your discounted tickets while they last at www.somerstock.com

Somerstock is a family-friendly music festival in the heart of Somerset. 2023 sees the introduction of a Friday night of music on the 7th July, before a full day of bands and family fun on Saturday 8th July. The festival site is on the edge of Somerton, with on-site parking and camping available.

Easter at the Bishop's Palace

Little people will be busy at The Bishop's Palace in Wells this Easter, with a range of family-friendly activities taking place over the school holidays.

The Easter Holiday fun kicks off with the 'Let's Bug Out' Trail (1st-14th April) where intrepid explorers will explore the 14 acres of stunning gardens in search of bugs and creepy crawlies!

Trails can be collected from the Palace's Ticket Office with a special prize upon completion!

Storytelling

Storyteller Beth Webb will tell you how a lonely bug with six skinny legs and wiggly things on his head found true love. Come on, let's crawl, to The Ugly Bug Ball at the Bishop's Palace on April 4th and 11th. There'll be colouring and poetry-writing too!

Family Crafting

6th & 13th April 2023
11am – 3pm

Get growing this Easter holidays and join our outdoor family activity in the Community Garden. Sow your own sunflower seed to take home, make a plant label and try our 'Guess the Seed' quiz.

The 14 acres of Gardens will be open daily throughout the Easter Holidays (9.30am-5.30pm) and the Dragon's Lair Play Area is the perfect place to exercise little legs –There's also a choice of drinks and snacks at The Bishop's Table café, which is open daily, serving child-friendly menus alongside cakes and hot drinks for grown ups too!

Soft play - The Square

Pre-book a two-hour soft play session for your little ones at The Square in Wells

Big Easter Event at Wookey Hole Caves

Wookey Hole, The Mill, High St, BA5 1BB

1 Apr - 16 Apr 2023

Looking for an Eggcellent adventure for your family? Celebrate Easter at Wookey Hole with their Big Easter Event.

You've heard of the Easter bunny, but have you heard of the Easter Witch? The Witch loves to celebrate Easter at Wookey Hole, it's one of her favourite times of the year! With spring blossoming across our beautiful valley, the witch takes the opportunity to join the Big Easter Event and roams around looking for children to treat.

The Big Easter Event will be filled with Wookey Hole adventures, family fun, and of course the most important element… Chocolate! Every child goes home with an Easter treat.

Book your tickets now (before the witch eats all the eggs!) https://www.wookey.co.uk/easter-event/

Writing competitions - Wells Festival of Literature

April Fools Day marks the opening for entries to this year's Wells Festival of Literature international competitions. Standards are high, prizes are generous and entries arrive in their hundreds from across the world.

So pick up your pens and release your inner artist - weave the warp and weft of your words and enter the Wells Festival of Literature's competitions. The closing date is midnight on 30 June 2023.