A local's guide to Castle Cary, Somerset, kept by Ben & Georgina at Apple Trees Cottage. Walks, pubs, gardens, cider farms, and a live events calendar covering Castle Cary, Bruton, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, and the surrounding villages around The Newt in Somerset.
Quick Reference
Free Activities
- Haddon Woods, Lodge Hill, Wyke Valley, Cadbury Castle (walks)
- Glastonbury Tor (free, open 24/7)
- Ebbor Gorge (free parking)
- Avebury Stones (free to walk among)
Dog-Friendly
- All local walks
- Combe Hill Wood
- Ninesprings, Yeovil
- Ebbor Gorge
- Bere Cider Company
- Stourhead (on leads)
Rainy Day
- Wookey Hole Caves
- Pottery at Homoceramicus
- The White Spring, Glastonbury
- Caryford Hall Cinema
- Somerset Rural Life Museum
Best for Visitors
- The Newt
- Glastonbury Tor + White Spring
- Cheddar Gorge & Caves
- Stonehenge or Avebury
Find more
The full guide is split across two deeper pages.
Things to do
Walks, pubs, food, gardens, cider tasting, days out around Glastonbury and Cheddar. Sorted by how long you've got.
Events & workshops
Regular markets, annual festivals, courses at The Newt, talks at At The Chapel, and venue listings. For the live day-by-day feed, see the calendar.