Step into Somerset tradition with a daytime wassail in Shoemakers Museum’s beautiful walled orchard. This family friendly gathering revives the age-old ritual of blessing the apple trees for a fruitful year ahead, complete with songs, music, a touch of theatre and the kind of playful mischief Somerset does best. Expect a cosy crowd, plenty of noise to chase off bad spirits and a real sense of shared celebration as everyone adds their voice to the Wassail. It’s outdoors and goes ahead in all weather, so wrap up warm. Free for museum pass holders, with annual passes available in advance for newcomers.