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What's on in Buckland Down

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Buckland Down.

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Children & Family

Around £5

Frome Family Frequencies

FROME FAMILY FREQUENCIES Friday 31st July Workshops for kids and young adults running throughout the day. Under 18s FREE Others £5 entry on the door

Fri 31 Jul09:00Silk Mill(4.2mi)

via Silk Mill

Community

Around £15.00

Club Night, Track 7

Here you can enter our race events listed at the bottom of this page.

Fri 31 Jul19:00Frome Radio Control Car Club(3.6mi)

via Frome Radio Control Car Club

Community

Around £15.00

Club Night, Track 7. 1st Cycle

Here you can enter our race events listed at the bottom of this page.

Fri 31 Jul19:00Frome Radio Control Car Club(3.6mi)

via Frome Radio Control Car Club

Foxy's Den Northern Soul, 60s/70s Soul, Mod, Motown and Ska Night

Live Music

Around £3.00

Foxy's Den Northern Soul, 60s/70s Soul, Mod, Motown and Ska Night

Five iconic sounds, one unforgettable night — join us at Foxy’s Den from 7pm to midnight!

Sat 1 Aug20:00Foxy's Den(2.8mi)

via Foxy's DenLocal gem

Markets & Fairs

Cafe and Mini-Market

Refreshments and light lunches. Cakes, bakes and preserves. Books and bric-a-brac.

Sun 2 AugSt John the Baptist(4.2mi)

via St John the BaptistLocal gem

Live MusicReligion & Spirituality

St Peter's FC

All age informal worship, with music led by 'Uniformity Band'. (Refreshments available from 9.30)

Sun 2 Aug10:00St Peter's C of E Church(3.4mi)

via St Peter's C of E ChurchLocal gem

Community

RollHard Car Show 2026

A Latitude favourite! Join us at Rollhard this year.

Sun 2 Aug10:00Latitude Tents(4.5mi)

via Latitude Tents

Community

RollHard

RollHard is a firm favourite on Latitude’s UK car event calendar. Held at the iconic Bicester Heritage , this incredible gathering draws car enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond. The historic motoring estate—once an RAF site—provides a stunning backdrop for an impressive array of custom, classic, and modified vehicles.

Sun 2 Aug10:00Latitude Tents(4.5mi)

via Latitude Tents

Likely freeLive Music

Foxy's Den Open Mic Afternoon

A warm and encouraging environment to help you be the best you can be. If you are a performer, we welcome bands, solo artists, comedians, magicians, poets and entertainers of all ages.

Sun 2 Aug15:00Foxy's Den(2.8mi)

via Foxy's DenLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning

Coleford Gospel Hall, Highbury Street, Coleford, Radstock BA3 5NJ, UK

Tue 4 Aug11:00Coleford Gospel Hall(2.8mi)

via Coleford Gospel HallLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £15

Summer Art Sessions - Explore Pastels

Summer Art Sessions – Explore Pastels Tuesday 4th August This is an Art Class for children age 5-11 led by artist Abigail Reed at the beautiful Silk Mill in the heart of Frome. Abigail will guide the children through making their own mini portraits (human or animal!) using oil pastel and pencil on board then experiment with soft pastels on paper drawing fruit, vegetables and anything that inspires the children. All materials provided. She has been running art clubs for kids for the last 15 years, have a clean enhanced DBS and many years experience working with children in school and hospital settings. Everyone is welcome in this space so please use the ‘leave a note’ box when checking out if you have any special requests or questions about the class. The class runs from 1 pm till 3 pm on 4th August ’26 and is £15 per child. Children are encouraged to stay without their parents/guardians but the room has seating for many if they can’t. The art class will take place in the Frome Art School space at Silk Mill West. The nearest car park is at the back of M&S Frome. Our Contact page has the what3words for the studio. 15 spaces available, tickets £15 here Other classes are available on: Wednesday 5th August – Junk Modelling Tuesday 11th August – Drawing Insects Wednesday 12th August – Paper Sculpture Click here for other workshops etc at Frome Art School

Tue 4 Aug14:00Silk Mill(4.2mi)

via Silk Mill

Children & Family

Around £15

Summer Art Sessions - Junk Modelling

Summer Art Sessions – Junk Modelling Wednesday 5th August This is an Art Class for children age 5-11 led by artist Abigail Reed at the beautiful Silk Mill in the heart of Frome. Abigail will guide the children through making their own mini portraits (human or animal!) using oil pastel and pencil on board then experiment with soft pastels on paper drawing fruit, vegetables and anything that inspires the children. All materials provided. She has been running art clubs for kids for the last 15 years, have a clean enhanced DBS and many years experience working with children in school and hospital settings. Everyone is welcome in this space so please use the ‘leave a note’ box when checking out if you have any special requests or questions about the class. The class runs from 1 pm till 3 pm on 4th August ’26 and is £15 per child. Children are encouraged to stay without their parents/guardians but the room has seating for many if they can’t. The art class will take place in the Frome Art School space at Silk Mill West. The nearest car park is at the back of M&S Frome. Our Contact page has the what3words for the studio. 15 spaces available, tickets £15 here Other classes are available on: Tuesday 4th August – Explore Pastels Tuesday 11th August – Drawing Insects Wednesday 12th August – Paper Sculpture Click here for other workshops etc at Frome Art School

Wed 5 Aug14:00Silk Mill(4.2mi)

via Silk Mill

Theatre

Venue: Memorial Theatre

Thursday 6th August Until Saturday 8th August Spellbound Presents Singing In The Rain

Thu 6 AugFrome Memorial Theatre(4.1mi)

via Frome Memorial TheatreLocal gem

Community

Spellbound Presents Singing In The Rain

Spellbound, the youth section of Frome Musical Theatre Company, is producing Singin’ In The Rain as their 2026 summer spectacle!

Thu 6 AugFrome Memorial Theatre(4.1mi)

via Frome Memorial TheatreLocal gem

CommunityReligion & SpiritualityWorkshops & Classes

Craft and Conversation

Join us in church for crafts and conversation

Thu 6 AugSt John the Baptist(4.2mi)

via St John the BaptistLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Craft and Conversation

Join us in church for crafts and conversation

Thu 6 Aug15:00St John the Baptist(4.2mi)

via St John the BaptistLocal gem

Community

Quiz Night

Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at our monthly quiz night at the Centurion Hotel! Join us for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just looking for a great night out, there's something for everyone.

Thu 6 Aug19:30Vana Health & Wellness(3.3mi)

via Vana Health & Wellness

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Venues with events near Buckland Down

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Foxy's Den2.8 miles away Coleford Gospel Hall2.8 miles away

More about Buckland Down

Somerset, England

Buckland Down is in Somerset, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Buckland Down events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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