What's On

LOVE THIS: Saturday, February 14 and its a Valentine's special casino night at Backwell Village Club raising money for MND (Motor Neurone Disease)

In Cider Festival returns to the Somerset seaside Friday to Sunday, February 6-8 with more wild, winter-busting fun.

Summer festival vibes return early with this three day indoor festival at Sand Bay holiday park near Weston-super-Mare.
In Cider boasts a weekend of top live music and hearty seaside entertainment, with the additional benefits of accommodation, catering and leisure facilities included in the ticket price.

Now back for it's sixth outing, In Cider is a uniquely fun festival experience just when you need it most.

Featuring some top live acts from the summer festival scene, Saturday night headliners She Drew The Gun will be joined by the likes of Beans On Toast, The Meffs, Rusty Shackle, Samantics, Skimmity Hitchers and many more.
Karaoke, bingo, fancy dress and other saucy seaside delights will keep you entertained throughout the weekend, or you can make use of the games room and indoor swimming pool.

There is also a very special surprise guest act lined up, to be announced in the coming weeks!

Full weekend tickets from just £209 from www.inciderfestival.com with only twin and triple berth accommodation options now remaining.

Or take advantage of the great value day tickets from just £42 including evening meal.

Local music fans can buy a three day weekend ticket without accommodation for £118 including evening meal.

Sand Bay holiday park is situated on the beautiful Sand Bay shoreline, a hidden gem just a five minute drive along the coast from Weston-super-Mare. Morning walks along the beach are a popular part of the In Cider Festival experience.

Fuelled By Cider event promoter Kev said: “At In Cider festival we turn winter into summer for one wild weekend!

"We've booked another line-up of top acts and can't wait to see you all back at Sand Bay.

"Locals and day trippers are very welcome to come and join this fun and inclusive festival.”

Full ticket and event information can be found at www.inciderfestival.com

Earlybird tickets for Outcider Festival which is from Thursday to Sunday, July 30-August 2, are available until Sunday, November 2. We went in 2025 and a slideshow of our photos are here https://www.nailseapeople.com/gallery-july-sept-2025. We know the drill - 499 happy people, 2 (non clashing) stages, 35+ original live acts and immeasurable pints of real cider at Fernhill Farm , south Bristol. Find out more here www.outciderfestival.com

2 fun cider festival dates

SWING NIGHT: Saturday, January 24, all the way from Cyprus Nailsea Social Club has the amazing Leon Harris with a double tribute to Rag'n'bone Man & Teddy Swims get ready for one hell of a show!

EXPLORER: A Backwell School student has been selected to attend the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Northern Poland. But first Henry Szymanski has the huge task of raising thousands of pounds in sponsorship. Participants heading for Poland are aged 14 to 17 years while individuals who are older than 18 years of age can take part as a volunteer of the International Service Team. The event will mark 120 years since the beginning of Scouting worldwide, which will be an important part of the programme. The theme is Bravely.

DANCE FLOORED: On Saturday, November 21, Stevie Wonder who is a legend of soul music performs. Whether it’s the slower singalong like Isn't She Lovely, or the foot-stomping funk of Superstition, this be a night not to be missed at Nailsea Social Club with this tribute singer. See you on the dancefloor?

Saturday, April 18, at Nailsea Social Club you are invited to dance and sing the night away with Fabba Mania, performing Abba's greatest hits, including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita,, Money Money Money and many more...

SO SLICK: Billed at a night for the ladies on Saturday, August 1, get ready to experience the smooth vocals, silky dance moves, and irresistible charm of Ne-Yo with Closer to Ne-Yo—the UK’s ultimate tribute to the R&B icon at Nailsea Social Club

Nailsea Farmers' Market trades throughout the year except in January on the third Saturday of each month with a variety of food, drink, craft and guest community stalls.

The next date is Saturday, February 21, from 9am-1pm when the High Street will be closed to traffic.

For 11 months of the year there are more 50 stalls booked by Somerset Farmers' Market filling the High Street with activity and bustle, music and weather as they welcome farmers, food producers, craftspeople and customers!

Our market photos are in our gallery HERE.

Setting out their stalls some months are The Plants by Ogie Placido which featured in Garden News Magazine and Karen Osborne who mans the Made For You craft stall which has had a slot on Really TV.

The market continues to expand and is the biggest in North Somerset and beyond with many regulars returning every month.It opens 9am-1pm, all along the High Street which will be closed to traffic all day.

At No 65 High Street there is a Q&A information desk manned by Nailsea town councillors from 10am-noon.

Nailsea MicroPub and Downing's Bar usually has early doors for those wanting good cheer from 10am.

Scroll down for a full list of regular stallholders.

Community stalls change monthly as do the musicians.

For more information visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk

Date of next Nailsea farmers' market

Noah’s Ark at Wraxall the award-winning conservation charity has announced a Kids Go Free offer this winter.

Running from Saturday toThursday, December 27-February1, the zoo farm invites families to enjoy an affordable day out at a time of year that is often financially and emotionally challenging. Terms and conditions apply.

The announcement follows a record-breaking year for footfall at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, reflecting growing public love for wildlife experiences, conservation, and accessible family days out.

January is widely recognised as a difficult month for many households, with rising costs and post-Christmas pressures leaving families searching for low-cost ways to brighten their days.

In response, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is once again welcoming children in for free to help families reconnect with nature, wildlife, and each other.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm managing director Larry Bush said, “January can be a tough time for families.

"By bringing back our Kids Go Free offer, we hope to make it easier for people to enjoy quality time together while experiencing the animals and open spaces our zoo has to offer.

2Following a record-breaking year for footfall, we’re proud to continue making the zoo as accessible as possible for our community.

“We are also excited to share the return of our hugely popular Christmas tree recycling initiative.

"We’re aiming to recycle a record 4,000 donated Christmas trees this year, transforming them into enrichment, mulch, and compost to benefit both animals and the environment.

"This campaign remains our favourite way to begin the year - it’s a great initiative that benefits our animals, our local community, and the environment.”

Spread across more than 100 acres, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is home to many species, including African elephants, white rhinos, lions, Andean bears, and Aqua, the rescued tiger.

Children can visit zoo free in January

With spacious habitats, daily keeper talks, and plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning, families can enjoy a full and immersive wildlife experience.

Beyond its animals, the Zoo provides fresh air, adventure, and room to explore. Outdoor and indoor play areas, interactive exhibits, and wide-open green spaces make it an ideal destination for burning off energy and shaking away the winter blues.

The Kids Go Free offer is valid throughout January, gifting free admission for children when accompanied by a full-paying adult or concession ticket holder.

On the doorsteop of Nailsea the zoo also offers free parking with a Farm Shop which serves seasonal treats - perfect for warming up in the colder months!

For full details and terms and conditions, visit Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm’s website.

Theatre lovers in Nailsea have a post-war classic to enjoy.

The town’s Little Theatre will be staging Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea at its Union Street home in February.

The emotionally charged story, one of Rattigan’s most complex and profoundly human works, explores female agency through one woman’s emotional and existential struggle.

Hester Collyer defies the rigid expectations of post-war British society by leaving a respectable marriage.

In choosing passion over propriety and emotional truth over social conformity, she makes a radical act of self-determination that challenges the era’s prescribed roles for women.

The play unfolds over a single day as Hester confronts the collapse of her relationship with Freddie Page, an ex-RAF pilot.

The intensity that once sustained her now threatens to consume her.

Caught between the 'devil and the deep blue sea'—between the security of a loveless marriage and the instability of a failing affair - Hester must decide whether to continue living, and if so, how to find meaning in a world that seems to offer her no place.

The production, directed by Vicki Hyde, opens with a 2.30pm matinee on Sunday, February 15, and has six evening performances at 7.45pm from Monday to Saturday, February 16-21.

Call the box office on 0777 298 1037 for £12 tickets or go online (www.ntc-online.co.uk or Ticketsource).

Drowning not waving, play by top dramatist Terence Rattigan

August 2026:

Girlguiding Nailsea scarecrow trail will be going up all around the town following great success of May 2025 event

WASSAIL WEEKEND: Limited number of tickets £10 for Wrington event on Friday and Saturday, January 23-24, from https://www.barleywoodcider.com/wassail with overnight accommodation available

Nailsea Folk Club kicks of its spring season on Friday, January 16, with Harbottle and Jonas.
Blending concertina, harmonium, banjo, stomp box, acoustic guitar, and cittern – and their beautiful, closely intertwined vocal harmonies, Dave and Freya captivate audiences with every performance.
Their songs explore historical tales and personal narratives, weaving stories into their live shows that are as engaging as they are moving.

Through their intimate and timeless music, Harbottle & Jonas bring people, places, and events vividly to life.

Next dates to come include:

Saturday, February 21, Shanty night: A night of solid with the wonderful voices of High and Dry and the irrepressible Port of Bristol Shanty Crew.
Sunday, March 22, 7.30pm Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman: Twice voted BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo

More details here https://www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/

Nailsea Folk Club

The annual Holocaust Memorial Day for 2026 is on Tuesday, January 27.

This is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, under Nazi persecution and other genocides worldwide.

Nailsea Town Council (NTC) will be holding a short memorial service on Lion’s Green, Stockway South at 10am to which the public are welcome to attend.

The format of the short service will be:

A few thoughts from Nailsea Town Council vice chair Graham Parsons on opening the short memorial; and
Three Nailsea School students will give a reading.

Graham said: “While we rightly commemorate the victims of the dreadful Nazi Holocaust, we also remember the victims of the other acts of genocide the world has sadly experienced, in Cambodia, Ruanda, Bosnia and Darfur. "We also remember the innocent victims of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza.

"This is the sixth memorial event Town Council has held.

"Commemorating the terrible genocides of the past century is, in my opinion, as relevant today as it has ever been.”

We will remember them

Wednesday, January 21, at 7-9.30pm sip and paint evening at Hopper Coffee, Backwell more details here https://www.lovelybrushly.co.uk/product/wednesday-21st-january-2025-7pm-to-9-30pm-hopper-coffee-backwell-bristol/

NEW YEAR: Tuesday, February 17, is the start of Chinese new year - 2026 is the year of the fire horse

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What's On

2026

QUESTION TIME(S)

Join Coates House for its fun Sunday night quiz starting at 7.30pm, £1 per person to enter, winner takes all! Maximum six per team.
8pm Mondays Livro Lounge
Moorend Spout big quiz nights are also on Mondays at 8.30pm
At Backwell Village Club it is Tuesdays evenings for its charity fundraising quizzes at 7.30pm
Odd Tuesdays quiz at Ringers
Wednesdays is weekly quiz night at The Sawyers at 8.30pm with live music quizzes on various dates
Wednesday monthly quiz nights at Nailsea MicroPub dates to be announced
Every Thursdays at Royal Oak is quiz night from 8pm raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support
The last Thursday of every month is fun-filled quiz night at The Rising Sun, Backwell. Starts at 7.30pm and it is £2 per person to enter. New teams welcome
Every Friday The George at Backwell is hosting a quiz night
doors 7pm eyes down 7.30pm
7pm Nailsea Social Club first Friday of month music quiz are back on the third Friday it is an RB's quiz night
7pm Friday, January 30, Grove Sports Centre & Social Club quiz organised by Nailsea Ladies Hockey Club

FROM FEBRUARY

Ring O' Bells quiz nights will be on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month

BINGO

Nailsea Social Club bingo fortnightly on Sundays, arrive by 5.30pm for 6pm prompt start. £12.50 a book, 6 games
Musical bingo at Ringers next date is Sunday, February 1
Nailsea School PTA fundraising musical bingo new date coming soon
Friday nights is bingo at Mizzymead Recreation Centre
Music quiz at Saturday, March 14, Grove Sports Club & Social Centre
It is different dates for bingo at Livro Lounge

GAMES NIGHT

7.30pm Thursdays at Mizzymead Recreation Centre

POKER:

last Friday of month at Nailsea Social Club
Monday is poker night at Royal Oak

Livro Lounge

Children go free to Noah's Ark this January (conditions apply), M.O.M play space is offering some £1 spaces also in January and Nailsea Dynamics is inviting people to come and sing with them Wednesday evenings at Methodist church

2026

Thursday, January 1

2.30-4.30pm Christmas tea party at Holy Trinity church lounge, we still have room if you would like some company and a happy afternoon. Ring Lynda Dicks 01275 853495. Transport can be arranged

Friday, January 2

A Better Weigh reopens as Replenish
Noah's Ark zoo farm reopens (kids go free)

Sunday, January 4
last performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at Bristol Hippodrome

Monday, January 5

Paradiso re-opens

Wednesday, January 7

7.30pm at Tithe Barn Nailsea Town Council starts the new year with a short planning meeting followed by a finance & policy committee. Details on our political peeps page HERE or to read/download full agendas go to https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/about-the-council/minutes-agendas/

Thursday, January 8

7.30pm new book club starts at M.O.M scroll down to see poster and prebooking details

Friday, January 9

Downing's Bar reopens after short break

Saturday, January 10

7-10pm AZ play an acoustic set at Nailsea MicroPub
9pm Light Up The Funk play Nailsea Social Club

Tuesday, January 13

6.45pm start of nine week course on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Couch to 5K for 18+ people with Nailsea Running Club
7-9pm free AI training session for businesses in Nailsea at The Old Farmhouse, pre-booking required

Wednesday to Friday, January 14-16

7pm Backwell School present Footloose

Wednesday, January 14

White Truffle reopens
7.30pm Nailsea Town Council environment & leisure committee at Tithe Barn. To read/download 23-page agenda papers which include items ranging from toilets at Engine Lane allotments, litter bins, extending sport floodlights at Nailsea School, updates on Grove, Mizzymead, Scotch Horn leisure centres and Hannah More play park project go to https://www.nailseatowncouncil.gov.uk/about-the-council/minutes-agendas/

Thursday, January 15

•2-4pm Your Cancer Cafe welcomes all at 65 High Street not just those living with cancer but their family and friends. Refreshments and a friendly face available for a chat, advice and support. For more information email cancercafe@mail.co.uk

Friday, January 16

Nailsea Folk Club present Harbottle & Jonas at Tithe Barn

Saturdays and Sundays, January 17-18 and 23-24

Nailsea Musicals six performances (2 matinees) of its annual panto. For 2026 it is Sleeping Beauty and tickets are on sale NOW - see poster

Saturday, January 17

pm it's Saturday night fever with disco at Nailsea Social Club
bar opens 7pm comedy night at Backwell Playhouse starts at 7.30pm

Sunday, January 18

11am-2pm Cadbury House wedding fair
1.30-3pm Kittwake Border Morris lead the wassailing at Tyntesfied

Wednesday, January 21

7-9.30pm sip and paint evening at Hopper Coffee, Backwell more details here https://www.lovelybrushly.co.uk/product/wednesday-21st-january-2025-7pm-to-9-30pm-hopper-coffee-backwell-bristol/

Thursday, January 22

circus school opens at Backwell village hall with free session. Classes at diffirent times - see poster

Friday, January 23

8pm Burns Night quiz at Grove Sports Centre & Social Club. Bar food on sale for pre-booked tickets by Wednesday, January 21

Friday and Saturday, January 23-24

Limited number of tickets £10 for Wrington wassail here:

https://www.barleywoodcider.com/wassail

Friday to Sunday, January 23–25

UK’s biggest citizen science events: the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 organised by the RSPB, this annual survey invites everyone to spend just one hour watching and recording the birds that visit their gardens, balconies, or local green spaces. Sign up here https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

Saturday, January 24

Leon Harris with a double tribute to Rag'n'bone Man & Teddy Swims plays Nailsea Social Club

Sunday, January 25

6-8pm Burns Night Bash with the Barnstormers at Moorend Spout

Monday, January 26

7pm Love Your Pelvic Floor women's health and awareness event at Nailsea School free and no pre-booking - lots of other info our Healthy Peeps pager HERE

Tuesday, January 27

10am Nailsea Town Council leads short remembrance service on Lions Green for Holocaust Memorial Day

Saturday, January 31

2-4.30pm wassail at 5 Acre Farm, Backwell

Friday to Sunday, February 6-8

In Cider Festival returns to the Somerset seaside with more wild, winter-busting fun

Friday, February 13

schools break-up for one week of half term

Saturday, February 14

tbc Valentine's special casino night at Backwell Village Club raising money for MND (Motor Neurone Disease)

Sunday to Saturday, February 15-21

The company of Nailsea Little Theatre perform The Deep Blue Sea at Union Street

Tuesday, February 17

start of Chinese new year - 2026 is the year of the fire horse
11am, 1pm and 3pm circus at Long Ashton community centre
Italian wine tasting at Downing’s bar pre-booking required

Saturday, February 21

9am-1pm first farmers' market of the new year
Nailsea Folk Club present a shanty night

Monday, March 2

North Somerset residents must book beforehand to use Backwell recycling centre from this date

Saturday, March 21

tbc Candlelight to Dancefloor fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Charity at St Andrews church, Backwell organised by Jane Roberts

Sunday, March 22

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman perform at Nailsea Folk Club

Saturday, April 4

noon Nailsea District Horticultural Society spring show at Nailsea School

Saturday, April 18

Nailsea Social Club invite to dance and sing the night away with Fabba Mania

Sunday, April 26

London marathon

Saturday to Saturday, April 18-May 2

Turn Nailsea Pink fortnight

bank holiday Monday, May 4

The North Somerset Show at the showground, Wraxall

Sunday, May 10

10am-4pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea

Saturday, June 13

Backwell WI table top sale fundraising for hall new roof

Thursday to Sunday, July 30-August 2

Outcider Festival at Fernhill Farm

August 2026

Girlguiding Nailsea scarecrow trail will be going up all around the town following great success of May 2025 event

Saturday, August 1

noon Nailsea District Horticultural Society summer show at Nailsea School
Closer to Ne-Yo UK’s ultimate tribute to the R&B icon at Nailsea Social Club

Saturday, November 21

Stevie Wonder legend of soul music performs at Nailsea Social Club

Saturday, December 5

10am-4pm Eat:Festival at Nailsea

2027

August Backwell School student Henry Szymanski hopes to be heading to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Northern Poland