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Chew Valley isn’t one place — it’s a patchwork of villages and hamlets strung along the River Chew and around its lake, each with its own church, hall and pub, and its own small slice of the local directory. If you’re new to the area (or just planning where to explore next), here’s a starting […]

If there’s one place that sums up why people fall for Chew Valley, it’s the lake itself. Opened in 1956 to supply Bristol with drinking water, the 1,200-acre reservoir is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Protection Area, sitting within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here’s how to make […]

Chew Valley is brilliant dog-walking country. Footpaths wind through farmland and woodland; the lake has a dedicated lakeside trail.

This is the summer holiday 2024 edition of activities for children in Chew Valley.

Walks that start and end at a pub, so you can enjoy a drink and a meal at the end

Selection of the best family-friendly walks in Chew Valley, all under 5km and with little legs in mind

7 family friendly pubs with play areas in Chew Valley

A round up of this year's local firework displays and bonfire night events

What to do with children in the May half term school holidays in Chew Valley

What to do with children in the Easter school holidays in Chew Valley