The 10 Parishes Festival is a nine-day biennial celebration of visual and performing arts held in Wiveliscombe and nine surrounding West Somerset parishes; Ashbrittle, Bathealton, Brompton Ralph, Chipstable, Clatworthy, Fitzhead, Huish Champflower, Milverton, Stawley and (of course) Wiveliscombe. Held over two weekends, it showcases local creativity with artists’ open studios, workshops, music and comedy, celebrating the community’s culture.
The Ten Parishes Festival is Wiveliscombe’s biennial September arts and performance festival in and around the town. Come and visit us there!
Key Features of the Festival:
- Location: Centred in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, including neighbouring rural parishes.
- Arts & Crafts: Features various exhibitions, including open studios where artists display their work, notes 10parishes.gallery.
- Performances & Activities: Includes a range of events such as live music, workshops, and comedy talks, according to 10parishesfestival.org.uk.
- Community Focused: Highlights local talent and rural culture, including events like the Wiveliscombe Community Market, says What’s On Somerset.
- Frequency: The festival runs on a biennial cycle (every two years), with recent events in 2023 and 2025.
The festival brings together rural Somerset communities to celebrate local art and creativity,
