Leisure and Culture

Accommodation in Mendip

The Mendip area has all types of accommodation - hotels, B&B/guest houses, inns and restaurants, self catering cottages and flats, and caravan and camping sites, with a wide choice of price range, location and facilities.

Active Lifestyles

Focusing on "well being" and improving the "quality of life" of mendip residents this service focuses on promoting a range of physical activity initiatives.

Application for Charity and Registered Community Amateur Sports Club Relief

Application for Charity and Registered Community Amateur Sports Club Relief

Arts in Mendip

Advice and information on the Arts in Mendip.

Attractions in the Local Area

Land of beauty, heritage and myth Mendip is a popular holiday destination.

Buildings at Risk

There are almost 3000 listed buildings in the Mendip District Council area. Whilst the majority are well maintained, there are buildings that are at considered to be 'at risk' through neglect or decay, or vulnerable to becoming so. The main purpose of Mendip District Council's Building at Risk Register is as a working tool, helping to illustrate the number of properties 'at risk' within the District and to keep attention focussed upon them.

Classes - Active Living Classes

Everyone knows that being regularly active prevents health problems and manages medical conditions once they have been diagnosed.

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Community Services

Community Services form part of the Community and Regeneration Directorate. Regeneration and Housing are the other service areas within the directorate.

Conservation Areas

Advice on Conservation Areas within the Mendip District Council area.

Current Reviews under the Licensing Act 2003

Details of any current review applications

Events in Mendip

Current events in Mendip.

Food Hygiene Training 2007/8

Glastonbury Festival

The Glastonbury Festival attracts more than 100,000 people every year. It doubles the population of Mendip district and severely stretches the capacity of local services such as the police, fire and hospitals.

Historic Buildings at Risk - Success Stories

There are almost 3000 listed buildings in the Mendip District Council area. Whilst the majority are well maintained, there are buildings that are at considered to be 'at risk' through neglect or decay, or vulnerable to becoming so. This Success Stories document highlights all of the buildings removed from the Buildings at Risk Register since 2001, many of which have been benefited from Historic Building Grant Aid from Mendip District Council.

Historic Buildings at Risk Register

There are almost 3000 listed buildings in the Mendip District Council area. Whilst the majority are well maintained, there are buildings that are at considered to be 'at risk' through neglect or decay, or vulnerable to becoming so. The main purpose of Mendip District Council's Building at Risk Register is as a working tool, helping to illustrate the number of properties 'at risk' within the District and to keep attention focussed upon them.

Leisure Facilities

On-line bookings are available for activities at Frome and Wells Leisure Centres and Strode Swimming Pool.

Licences - Hackney Carriage (Taxi)

Licensing of taxis

Licences - Personal Licence

A personal licence is required for a qualified individual to run premises where alcohol is sold.

Licences - Premises Licences

Where a premises or place is to be used for licensable activities to take place a premises licence must be in force

Licensing Act 2003

The Licensing Act 2003 received Royal Assent on 10 July 2003. It replaces the current licensing laws and came into effect on 7 February 2005 (first appointed day).

Mendip In Bloom

Each year Mendip District Council organises the 'Mendip in Bloom' competition.

Parks and Open Spaces - General Information

We have a number of parks and open spaces that are provided for the enjoyment of Mendip residents and visitors.

Parks and Open Spaces - Sports Pitches

Information about football pitches at West Shepton Playing Fields that are available for hire.

Resource Centre

The Resource Centre is able to supply a range of sport, art and play equipment for hire by community groups.

Road Closures for Special Events

Road Closures for special events are provided under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 Section 21. These events can vary in size from a small Village Fete to a large Carnival, Festival or Procession. In order to hold an event on a Public Highway a Road Closure Order is required. 8 - 10 weeks notice is required.

Somerset County Council - Community Services for Adults and Older People

Information and contact details relating to Community Services for Adults and Older People provided by Somerset County Council.

Somerset County Council - Leisure and Culture

Somerset County Council provides information and advice on culture and heritage issues.

Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnivals 2007

The dreary November evenings will come to life in Somerset as the county’s spectacular carnival season takes to the road.

Sports Activities

Sports activities in Mendip.

Sports and Leisure in the Community

Welcome to Mendip District Council's Community Sports and Leisure Service.

Tourism in Mendip

Mendip offers a magical blend of history and legend with Roman, Iron age and medieval remains and associations with King Arthur. The district has varied landscapes ranging from the Mendip hills to the Somerset Levels.

Tourist Information Centres

Mendip has 5 Tourist Information Centres located in the towns of Frome, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Street and Wells.

Transport - Information for Visitors

Information for visitors to the Mendip district.

Walks for Health

Group walks for those who want to increase their physical activity levels.They can range from 20-40 minutes depending on the group but are most definitely less than an hour. The idea is to increase your fitness levels by starting with these gentle walks. All the walks are led by qualified walk leaders. One stays at the front of the group and one stays at the back. This way everyone is able to walk at a pace that is comfortable for them