The Hub

The Hub is Mells' community library, and it's the sort of place that rewards a quick stop if you're passing through this corner of Somerset. It's a proper working library - books, computers, reading space - housed in what feels like a genuine local hub rather than some corporate-style experience. You'll find the usual mix of fiction, reference material and local interest titles, plus the kind of community notice board that actually tells you what's happening in the area rather than just selling you things.

It works best for readers looking for a quiet half-hour browse, or anyone researching the area's history - locals tend to know which books hold useful information about the Mendips and beyond. If you've got kids in tow, they won't find it thrilling for more than twenty minutes, but it's useful on a rainy afternoon. The opening hours are fairly standard - mornings and early afternoons, closed Sundays - so plan accordingly if you're visiting Mells.

Since Glamping on the Hill sits just under six miles away, The Hub works as a convenient spot to grab a book before heading back to your accommodation, or to break up a day of exploring the local countryside. It's not a destination in itself, but it's free to browse and gives you a genuine sense of what matters to people living here. Worth a detour if you're already in Mells?