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ABOUT US
A journal rooted in the South West
We tell the stories of Somerset, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall - the people who make things, the places that endure, and the traditions worth keeping. Since 2023, we've been publishing independent, unhurried writing about a region we love.
THE WEST COUNTRY JOURNAL


Egg-cellent recipes that are perfect for Easter
With Easter around the corner, we thought we'd put together some of our favourite Easter recipes on the web.
Mar 28, 20233 min read


10 Somerset bakeries worth visiting
The smell of freshly baked goods floating through the air is enough to make anyone's mouth water, so we thought we'd give you the run down o
Mar 24, 20234 min read


Picking up essentials in Taunton...
it's so important that we continue to support our local businesses as much as we can during the coronavirus pandemic.
Feb 8, 20213 min read


Top 10 things to do during lockdown in Minehead
Now we only have just over a week left of lockdown, before many of our shops and businesses are allowed to reopen. In the meantime, lockdown remains and so we have put together a handy list for anyone living within the Minehead area of our favourite things to do during this time, so have a peek below. As always, please remember to keep your distance from others, wear a face covering when out and about, if you are able to, and make sure you remember to keep your hands clean. P
Nov 25, 20204 min read


What to do in Wells during lockdown
Do you live in Wells, and you're stuck at home watching the clock for lockdown to end? Well, good news - not only do you live in a beautiful place, but there are so many independent and small businesses that are still operating across the city. We've put together a handy guide of our Top 10 things to do in Wells during lockdown, and hope you might find it helpful! Of course, if you are feeling unwell or you are vulnerable then please stay at home. However, if you are able to
Nov 14, 20204 min read


Lockdown in Yeovil: Top 10 Things to do
As we come to the end of the first week of lockdown, it's important to remember to support our local businesses and shops as much as possible. Whilst we all remain at home, there are many ways in which we can continue to support our businesses, so for all those living within the Yeovil area, we have put together a handy list of our Top 10 favourite things to do during lockdown. So, here goes: Photo by Bozhin Karaivanov 1. Pick up supplies at Take No Wrap Found in The Quedam S
Nov 11, 20204 min read


Top 10 Things to do in Taunton during lockdown!
With the next four weeks set to be spent in another national lockdown, we thought it would be handy to put together our guide of the top 10 things to do in some of our favourite Somerset towns and cities, kicking things off with the County town of Taunton for anyone living within the Taunton area. Of course, if you are vulnerable, showing signs of being unwell or have any other reason why you should be self isolating then please ensure you do so. However, if you are able to s
Nov 8, 20204 min read
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