Blake Museum is celebrating a major milestone in 2026, marking 100 years of preserving and sharing Bridgwater’s rich heritage, while also receiving national recognition through the prestigious Museum Accreditation Scheme. …
The Battle of Sedgemoor Talk at Blake Museum
The Friends of Blake Museum invite you to revisit one of Somerset’s most significant moments with a special talk on The Battle of Sedgemoor, also known as the Pitchfork Rebellion …
New exhibition showcases Bridgwater’s skittles tradition
The Deputy Mayor of Bridgwater, Councillor Leigh Redman recently attended the opening of a new exhibition celebrating local skittles heritage. ‘The Skittle Players of Bridgwater, Somerset’, is a new photographic …
Bridgwater to link up with Canada to mark 100 years of transatlantic radio innovation
Bridgwater Town Council is proud to be working with partners in Canada and Cornwall to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the world’s first international shortwave transatlantic radio communications link, a …
Bridgwater Town Council Annual Town Meeting 2026
Bridgwater’s Annual Town Meeting took place on Thursday 16 April at Bridgwater Arts Centre, bringing together residents and community organisations. Under Section 9 of the Local Government Act 1972, all …
Blake Museum Celebrates 100 Years
Bridgwater Town Council is proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Blake Museum, marking a century of preserving and sharing the rich history and heritage of Bridgwater and the surrounding …
Deliberate fire causes damage to new MUGA at Mansfield Park
Bridgwater Town Council is deeply saddened to report that a deliberate fire was started at the new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in Mansfield Park, causing damage to the playing surface. …
May Day celebrations in Blake Gardens
Bridgwater Town Council is pleased to invite residents and visitors to a traditional May Day celebration at Blake Gardens, taking place on the bank holiday Monday, 4 May, between 11.00am …
Summer planters and bee-friendly bulbs brighten Bridgwater
Bridgwater is coming into bloom once again, with summer planters, hanging baskets and innovative bulb planting combining to brighten the streets while supporting biodiversity and pollinators. Alongside the town’s usual …
Blake Museum moves to Summer opening hours
Blake Museum in Bridgwater is pleased to announce its transition to summer opening hours starting 8 April 2026. The museum will be open to visitors Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday …