06/09/2026
A little bit of West Somerset tradition on the Esplanade today! 💛🌿
We had the brilliant West Somerset Morris joining us at today’s Watchet Street Fair bringing music, dancing and a little piece of local history right into the heart of Watchet.
And there’s quite a history behind those bells! West Somerset Morris were first formed in 1965, alongside the opening of Halsway Manor as a national folk centre. Their very first public performance took place on Boxing Day that year, outside the Railway Inn in Washford and more than 60 years later, they’re still keeping the tradition alive across West Somerset and beyond.
Originally an all-male Cotswold Morris side, today they’re a mixed group performing both Cotswold and traditional Border Morris. With their green, yellow and purple colours representing our very own Brendon and Quantock Hills. 💚💛💜
We absolutely loved having them perform on the Esplanade today. There’s something rather special about seeing local traditions like this continuing right here in Watchet.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for another lovely Sunday Street Fair! ☀️
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