Things For Adults To Do This Summer in Chew Valley 2023

This is the summer holiday 2023 edition of activities for adults in Chew Valley.

The summer holidays are not just for children. If you’re looking for something to do for yourself, here’s a list of over 45 activities running this summer in Chew Valley and Yeo Valley. For more family-friendly ideas, head over to our children’s guide.

I’m checking and updating this list all the time. If you think I’ve missed one, please email me the details so I can add it.

WINE & CIDER TOURS & TASTINGS

• Dunleavy Vineyard
• Aldwick Estate
• Limeburn Hill Biodynamic Vineyard
• Cider Saturdays at Wilding Farm

PUB WALKS

• Chew Valley Circular – 8km walk, stop off at The Bear & Swan, The Pelican or The Queens
• Pensford Viaduct Circular – choose from the ever popular Rising Sun, The George & Dragon or The Travellers Rest – recently reopened under new management
• Hinton Blewett Circular – 6km walk taking in two reservoirs and the Ring O’Bells pub
• Litton walk – gentle 3.5km walk around Litton Lakes returning to award-winning The Litton pub
• Burledge Hill Circular – 4km walk with plenty of hills! Reward yourself with a stop off at the Red Lion pub
• 3 Peaks circular walk – taking in Pensford, Clutton and Chew Magna, with plenty of top pubs to stop off at along the way
• Standing Stones at Stanton Drew – have a wander round the standing stones before relaxing at the Druids Arms
• Pensford to Compton Dando – follow the river from Pensford to The Compton Inn, before taking a slow stroll back
• The Butcombe Mendip Pub Trail – looking for a challenge? The 46-mile long Mendip Pub Trail connects 6 pubs owned by Butcombe Brewery, including The Ring O’Bells in Hinton Blewett and The Ring O’Bells in Compton Martin
• Pensford & Stanton Wick Circular – 6km circular walk. Stop off to enjoy the Carpenters Arms in Stanton Wick
• The Organic Gardens loop from West End – 11km circular route around Blagdon Lake, with a stop at The Seymour Arms

MOVEMENT & WELLBEING

• Yoga with Jo Green, Chew Magna & Litton
• Chew Valley Pilates, Blagdon & Hinton Blewett
• CrossFit, Winford
• Dance Mums Classes, Blagdon
• Yoga Chew Valley Classes, Bishop Sutton – special summer offer: 10 yoga classes over 3 months for only £69
• Light Up Hypnotherapy Group Sessions, Chew Magna – starting 11th September
• Grow and Make Therapeutic Horticulture Programme at The Community Farm, Chew Magna. 12 week course starts 13th September
• Wild Steps Therapeutic Conservation Programme at The Community Farm, Chew Magna. 6 week course starts 21st September

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

• Cookery Classes at The Pony, Chew Magna
• Chew Valley Life Drawing Classes, Chew Magna
• Bell Farm Alpacas, Woollard
• Yeo Valley Organic Gardens, Blagdon
• Chew Moos Ice Cream Parlour
• Chew Valley Community Library, Bishop Sutton

VOLUNTEERING

• Community Farmer Days, The Community Farm
• Avon Needs Trees

EVENTS

• Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th AugustValley Fest, Chew Magna
• Saturday 12th AugustAnahata Day Retreat, Blagdon
• Saturday 12th August‘All Things Trees’ – From Saplings to the Publow Oak, Pensford
• Wednesday 16th AugustDeep Time Walk, Pensford
• Thursday 17th August Beginners Lino Printing Workshop
• Saturday 19th AugustParty for Parkinson’s, Winford
• Wednesday 23rd AugustYeo Vally Best of Both (Kitchen & Garden), Blagdon
• Thursday 24th AugustMeet Up Chew Valley Business Networking, Chew Magna
• Saturday 26th – Monday 28th AugustChew Magna Beer & Cider Festival
• Tuesday 29th August Pride and Prejudice at Yeo Valley
• Saturday 9th SeptemberAutumn Foraging, The Community Farm
• Sunday 10th SeptemberThe Revive Retreat

• Friday 15th SeptemberWine & Cheese Tour, Various
• Saturday 16th SeptemberYeo-ga Brunch, Blagdon
• Saturday 23rd SeptemberThe Big Harvest Fundraiser, The Community Farm
• Saturday 2nd SeptemberEast Harptree Flower & Craft Show