Join Elsie, Grandad, and Pippin on an adventure. Across the hills, marshes, and rocky cliffs of Somerset. Where they uncover the tail, and the glowing heart of Somerset…
Dragons don’t just disappear… do they?
The Somerset Dragon has been forgotten. Or so the grown-ups say. Elsie isn’t so sure. So she pulls on her boots and heads out with Grandad and Pippin across the hills, marshes and rocky cliffs of Somerset.
What begins as an adventure soon becomes something bigger. When we explore and care for where we live, its magic wakes up too.
The Tail of The Somerset Dragon is a beautifully illustrated softback gift that is sure to delight both parents and children.
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Meet the characters
Before joining the characters on their adventure across Somerset, you can meet them here.
The Dragon
Meet the Dragon who guards Somerset, calm and still. His scales glow red like sunset light, with bright blue tongue, and wings held high.
Elsie
Meet Elsie, who lives where the Tor stands tall, with old ruins and abbey walls. With Grandad’s map and Pippin’s nose, she wanders where the wild wind blows.
Grandad
Holder of the map and teller of tales. He remembers what the old folk say: a dragon once kept all fear at bay.
Pippin
Grandad's dog with a keen nose and muddy paws. Where Elsie goes, Pippin follows: through streams, over stones, and into the wild.
Somerset Day is a county-wide celebration of everything that makes Somerset special. From its landscapes and towns to its traditions, creativity and community spirit, the day brings people together to share pride in the place we call home.
Each year on 11th May, communities across Somerset take part in events, storytelling, music, food and local celebrations. From village halls to town centres, Somerset Day is about coming together, celebrating our heritage, and creating new memories for the future.
Bring the story home
Take a piece of the Somerset Dragon journey with you. The Tail of The Somerset Dragon is more than a book, it’s a story children can hold, revisit, and feel part of long after the dragon has moved on. Whether it’s a bedtime favourite, a keepsake from the day you met the dragon, or a gift to share a little Somerset magic, this is where the story lives on.
