Somerset is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great
places to go that we may have missed? If so, it would be really nice if you could you get in touch, so that other kids can enjoy the day out as well - thanks a lot - have fun!
Family Days Out in Somerset
Wookey Hole Caves
Wells
Wookey Hole Caves Britain's most spectacular caves. Valley of the Dinosaurs featuring King Kong - Magical fairy garden - Victorian Penny Arcade - Magical Mirror Maze - Hall of Crazy Mirrors - Cave Museum - Pirate Zap Zone - New Big Top Restaurant - Wookey Hole Youth Circus*(*Circus shows at weekends and school holidays only, please phone for details)
Brean Leisure Park
Brean Sands
Brean Leisure Park Imagine 40 fantastic rides, from thrilling roller coasters (including our new Super Looper knuckle-whitener!) to children's river boat rides, pony rides and old favourites like the dodgems! Families can splash to their heart's content in our swimming pool complex, whizzing down the four water chutes and if it rains, relax simply step inside for some top quality children's acts and family entertainment.
Animal Farm Adventure Park
Berrow
Animal Farm Adventure Park Stay & play all day at Somerset's 'top all weather family day out'. Cuddle pets & baby animals, mega playbarn with three levels of fun and exciting giant slides! Acres of friendly animals to meet and feed, farm walks, massive play park with trampolines, free train rides & lots, lots more
Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park
Watchet
Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park Hold snakes and spiders in the Tropical Hall, visit the Aquarium, Radio Museum and Puppet Theatre.
There are pirate ships to play on, animals and an Indoor Playcastle with café.
Cheddar Caves and Gorge
Cheddar
Cheddar Caves and Gorge A year round all-weather attraction with plenty to do above and below ground. Listen to a story about the caves on your personal audioguide, see how cavemen really survived in our Cheddar Man Museum and look out for the Peregrine falcons as you ride up the Gorge on an open-top bus.
Seaquarium
Weston-Super-Mare
Seaquarium Here you will discover the fascinating secrets hidden beneath the Severn Estuary and the sea beyond.
The Fun Farm
Taunton
The Fun Farm An indoor barn café and play area so there are plenty of things to do in all weather situations - It's a great place for your children to learn about animals, and for a chance to feed them themselves
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Bristol
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm Located just six miles from Bristol, Noah's Ark has everything from rhinos to rabbits, giraffes to gibbons all on 100 acres of rolling hills and spectacular views. Wander past the zebras, take a tractor ride and watch the birds of prey in a free flight display. Round off the day with a relaxing cup of coffee while the children explore 9 different indoor and outdoor play areas.
Court Farm Country Park
Weston-Super-Mare
Court Farm Country Park Nationally award winning farm attraction set on real working farm. Animals, Adventures play, Indoor play barns, hands on fun, free tractor rides, maize maze, milking show, bottlefeeding. Kids love the freedom and the animals. Great family day out in Somerset.
Alstone Wildlife Park
Highbridge
Alstone Wildlife Park A family run park and zoo with camels, pigs, emus, deer, owls llamas - a pets corner and more
Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park
Porlock
Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park Parrot handling; Dog training; Natural Herbal Remedies; Care of your pets; Alpaca Walks and Animal Handling Sessions. Hawk walks, Falconry Days, Courses, Half days, Owl Hour.......
HorseWorld
Bristol
HorseWorld HorseWorld's Visitor Centre in Bristol is a great place to meet the rescued horses and to see the work of the charity in action. Enjoy a great day out for children and families while helping to support our vital work.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Chard
Ferne Animal Sanctuary Nature trails, picnic spots and the opportunity to see acres full of beautiful animals.
Norwood Farm
Bath
Norwood Farm Norwood Farm is a Rare Breeds Survival Trust Approved Centre. We have a wide selection of rare British breeds of all shapes and sizes, from the Red Poll cow and the Exmoor pony to the Gloucester Old Spot and the Soay sheep.
The Butterfly Effect
Congresbury
The Butterfly Effect Visit the new all-weather attraction that features a wonderful display of tropical butterflies in a natural setting, including many rare and exotic plants. Come and see the hungry caterpillars and watch the butterflies emerging from their chrysalises, then afterwards browse in our butterfly-themed gift shop.
Bath City Farm
Bath
Bath City Farm A great place to visit with the family, wander around the farm and see the animals, enjoy a picnic in the picturesque picnic area and participate in a the array of events that occur throughout the year.
Glebe Farm
Langport
Glebe Farm Visit this excellent farm to see what makes them and the food they produce unique.
Home Farm
Minehead
Home Farm A small farm right near the beach, with campsite if you'd like to stay! Plenty of animals to see, a wonderful experience.
North Somerset Museum
Weston Super Mare
North Somerset Museum A family-friendly museum where you can find out about the area from pre-history to the present. Plenty of things to see and do.
American Museum in Britain
Bath
American Museum in Britain American Museum has period rooms showing how Americans lived from 17th century to 1865 also has a renowned American quilt collection. New, opening in April 2007 is the American Heritage display in the basement with interactive displays also Native American displays. Beautiful grounds. Café. Shops.
Somerset Rural Life Museum
Glastonbury
Somerset Rural Life Museum The magnificent fourteenth-century Abbey Barn is the centrepiece of the Somerset Rural Life Museum. The barn and the farm buildings surrounding the courtyard contain displays illustrating the tools and techniques of farming in Victorian Somerset. Unusual local activities like willow growing, mud horse fishing, peat digging and cider making are included.
Time Machine Museum
Weston-super-Mare
Time Machine Museum The displays range from the archaeology of the earliest inhabitants to the wildlife that you can find today. Other displays cover the local history of the area. The Seaside Holidays Gallery is a speciality of the museum, and the cottage next door is laid out as a landlady's lodging house of 1900.
The Jane Austen Centre
Bath
The Jane Austen Centre Learn more about the famous Jane Austen, visit the delightful Regency Tea Rooms and even make your own Regency Dress!
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Ilchester
Fleet Air Arm Museum - representing the flying arm of the Royal Navy. With four exhibition halls, over ninety aircraft and over 2 million records and 30 thousand artefacts the Museum is the world's second largest naval aviation Museum.
Oakham Treasures
Bristol
Oakham Treasures Oakham Treasures is one of the largest privately owned museums of retail and farming history in the UK. Opened to the public for the very first time since July 2008, it has already become an award winning major attraction, and guarantees to give you an amazing and uplifting trip down memory lane. Whether you are 8 or 80, you'll be fascinated by this vast and unique collection of memorabilia from the last century. There really is something for everybody, from the thousands of items in the historic stores, to the impressive display of vintage tractors and farm equipment.
Haynes International Motor Museum
Yeovil
Haynes International Motor Museum UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50's and 60's, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like the Jaguar XJ220.
Somerset Cricket Museum
Taunton
Somerset Cricket Museum For cricket lovers of all ages, a display of Somerset Cricket Club memorabilia!
The Helicopter Museum
Weston Super Mare
The Helicopter Museum The World's largest dedicated helicopter museum.
Weston-super-Mare's largest undercover all weather attraction. A fun place for all the family, with a coffee shop, children's play area.
Weston-super-Mare's largest undercover all weather attraction. A fun place for all the family, with a coffee shop, children's play area.
The Blake Museum
Bridgewater
The Blake Museum A quaint museum boasting battle of Sedgemoor relics, a maritime Robert Blake room, John Chubb picture gallery and various education exhibits and temporary displays.
Crewkerne and District Museum
Crewkerne
Crewkerne and District Museum Come discover the social and industrial history of Crewkerne across four galleries with changing displays.
Bath Abbey Vaults Museum
Bath
Bath Abbey Vaults Museum Celebrating, cherishing and continuing the story of the Abbey site.
Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool
Street
Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool 30x12m main Pool, semi-circular childrens Pool and separate Splash Area with fountains and water jets. Great idea if you're looking for great family days out in Somerset
Wiveliscombe Open Air Pool
Taunton
Wiveliscombe Open Air Pool Heated outdoor pool with fun sessions and water walking (pre booking essential) where you cross the pool inside a giant ball!
Middlemoor Water Park
Woolavington
Middlemoor Water Park This unique water sports centre with water ski, wakeboard, jet ski and karting facilities also has it's own fully licensed clubhouse overlooking the lake. A varied menu is available (and a barbecue area is situated next to the clubhouse).
Portishead Open Air Pool
Portishead
Portishead Open Air Pool - a 33m heated outdoor pool situated at the Lakegrounds in Portishead, with stunning views of the Bristol Channel from the sun terraces
Shepton Mallet Outdoor Pool
Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet Outdoor Pool Environmentally managed lido.
Playzone
Bridgwater
Playzone Multi-levelled adventure play centre attached to pub - in the Wacky Warehouse style - good to combine with a family meal
Queen's Hall
Minehead
Queen's Hall Queen's Hall - With the free indoor soft play area, the kids will be amused for hours. There is also games machines, a pool table and football game.
Panda-Monium Indoor Play Centre
Bath
Panda-Monium Indoor Play Centre is a great big play centre with slides, swings and ropes. Separate toddler area and a netted football pitch for indoor ball games.
Jungle Jungle Indoor Play Centre
Yeovil
Jungle Jungle Indoor Play Centre The wildest indoor adventure land for all explorers! Enjoy the challenges of an indoor adventure-land. Jungle Jungle's specifically designed playground means that even the youngest can explore in a safe and secure environment.
Rug Ratz Indoor Play Centre
Yeovil
Rug Ratz Indoor Play Centre With three separate play areas, babies, toddlers and bigger children can all play safely in their own designated play zones. The multi level areas are packed with mazes, slides, ropeways, ball pools and much, much more.
Zany Zone Softplay
Bath
Zany Zone Softplay A soft indoor adventure playground with three floors of fun. Try the log ramps, ball pits, cargo nets, tunnels and slides. There is an area dedicated for toddlers.
Neptunes
Shepton Mallet
Neptunes Soft play adventure area aimed for children up to the age of 8 years.
Junction 21 Kids Play Centre
Frome
Junction 21 Kids Play Centre is the fun place for children AND adults...Katie has created a relaxed environment for your children where creativity is the name of the game...Slides, ball pools, ropes, swings, nets, you name it and the kids can have fun with it !
O'Bridge Brewers Fayre
Taunton
O'Bridge Brewers Fayre Multi-levelled adventure play centre attached to pub - in the Wacky Warehouse style - good to combine with a family meal
Aj'z Play and Party Centre
Taunton
Aj'z Play and Party Centre We are a play and party centre located in the heart of Taunton. We open at 9.30am every morning and close at 6.00pm every evening, so there's plenty of time to come after school!
Phafal's Dizzy Bugs Play
Wincanton
Phafal's Dizzy Bugs Play A brilliant fun and play centre for all the family to enjoy.
Phafal's Childrens Fun and Play
Bridgewater
Phafal's Childrens Fun and Play A great fun and play centre with activities, soft play and toys for a great family day out!
Cheeky Monkeys Play Centre
Nr Radstock
Cheeky Monkeys Play Centre Be the King of the jungle at Cheeky Monkeys soft indoor play area!
Purple Sheep Centre
Weston Super Mare
Purple Sheep Centre A bouncy castle, indoor and outdoor play areas make this play centre an all weather fun activity!
The Willow Play Village
Bridgewater
The Willow Play Village A great indoor play area; drop'n'shop, afterschool, and other deals all available for a brilliant visit (of fantastic value too!)
Roman Baths and Museum
Bath
Roman Baths and Museum See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements. New for 2006: 'Meet the Romans' (children's audioguide tour).
Dunster Castle
Minehead
Dunster Castle The site of the castle, which dates back to Norman times, the house and gardens provide a great space to explore with the whole family! Come along and discover the diversity of the wildlife in the gardens, find out about bats and find the secret passage way in the house!
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury
Glastonbury Abbey 36 acres of beautiful parkland and history for every visitor to enjoy. Visit what was the largest and richest abbey in England for an amazing experience.
Bishops Lydeard Mill
Taunton
Bishops Lydeard Mill here is much to see and do in the village of Bishops Lydeard. Allow at least half a day so you can relax in our Dusty Miller's tea room, with a range of home made cakes, soft drinks, ice creams and confectionery, before visiting other attractions such as the West Somerset Railway.
Dunster Water Mill
Dunster
Dunster Water Mill The West Country's finest working water mill, built in 1680, the mill is set in magnificent surroundings alongside the River Avill overlooking Exmoor National Park, only minutes from Dunster Castle and High Street.
Wells Cathedral
Wells
Wells Cathedral A 12th Century Early English Gothic Cathedral boasting 296 Medieval groups of structure. One of England's most beautiful cathedrals.
Clevedon Pier
Clevedon
Clevedon Pier Clevedon Pier, the only fully intact, Grade 1 listed pier in the country. The pier has been beautifully restored and provides a lovely day out for all the family. There are wonderful views of the Severn Estuary, the islands Flat Holm & Steep Holm, the two Severn Bridges, and the best sunsets in the West Country.
Tyntesfield
Bristol
Tyntesfield Whether you're visiting for the first time, or coming back to see the progress, you'll be amazed by this unique conservation project.
Clevedon Court
Clevedon
Clevedon Court Home to the lords of the manor of Clevedon for centuries, the core of the house is a remarkable survival from the medieval period. New family guide - children's quiz/trail
Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum
Taunton
Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum We are proud to share with visitors from far and wide our beautiful farm and orchards, and to show you as much as possible of how and where we make our delicious ciders.
West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre
Minehead
West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre The West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre is a dual based sports centre within the West Somerset Community College. The Centre Offer's a wide range of Activities.
Bowlplex Yeovil
Yeovil
Bowlplex Yeovil Kids love bowling and this centre has 18 lanes. If your kids are too young to hold abowling ball, they can use a ramp, which they also love doing.
Hollywood Bowl Taunton
Taunton
Hollywood Bowl Taunton Kids love bowling and this centre has 21 lanes. If your kids are too young to hold abowling ball, they can use a ramp, which they also love doing.
Bath Boating Station
Bath
Bath Boating Station Rowing, punting and canoeing on the delightful River Avon at Bath.
Aerosaurus Balloons
Exeter
Aerosaurus Balloons Aerosaurus Balloons provide champagne hot air balloon rides throughout the South West of England, over some of the most beautiful and spectacular areas of the UK.
Avon Ski and Action Centre
Churchill
Avon Ski and Action Centre A action centre with something for everyone to do! Ski and slope sports and other activities such as archery, quad biking, rock climbing and more make this attraction full of excitement!
East Somerset Railway
Shepton Mallet
East Somerset Railway (ESR) is an ex-Great Western Railway branch line running through the Mendip hills near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK. Steam trains run all year, with a 5-mile round trip through the rolling countryside
Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust
Watchet
Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust The Museum Contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966.
Weston Miniature Railway
Weston-Super-Mare
Weston Miniature Railway Passenger-carrying miniature railway 7.25 gauge over 0.5 mile on the seafront. Eighteen-hole putting course.
West Somerset Railway
Minehead
West Somerset Railway Great steam railway running 10 stations and 20 miles through the Somerset countryside, always a great family day out with the kids.
Blue Anchor Railway Museum
Minehead
Blue Anchor Railway Museum A lovely little railway museum for train enthusiasts!
Gartell Light Railway
Templecombe
Gartell Light Railway Step back in time to a more leisurely age and ride through the beautiful Blackmore Vale countryside along the route of the old Somerset & Dorset Railway.
Yeovil Railway Centre
Yeovil
Yeovil Railway Centre Steam hauled train rides, a minature railway, vistor centre/museum and much more! A great visit for train enthusiasts and the like.
The Walled Gardens of Cannington
Bridgwater
The Walled Gardens of Cannington The gardens have classic and contemporary features such as; the 'hot' herbaceous border; the blue garden; a sub-tropical walk; and a Victorian style fernery, amongst others. There is also a botanical glasshouse where arid, sub-tropical and tropical plants can be seen.
Combe Sydenham Country Park
Taunton
Combe Sydenham Country Park A beautiful country park, not only full of history but with plenty to do!
Barle Valley Safaris
Minehead
Barle Valley Safaris The Perfect Way to Explore Exmoor, one of England's most beautiful National Parks, featured as one of Britain's 50 best days out.
Grand Pier
Weston Super Mare
Grand Pier Rain or shine, the Grand Pier is the ultimate indoor theme park. Its unique credentials offer World Class rides and attractions, function rooms, conferencing, entertainment and event space all in one weatherproof arena!
You will find something here for everyone young or old, local or visitor.
You will find something here for everyone young or old, local or visitor.
The Little Theatre Cinema
Bath
The Little Theatre Cinema A quaint little picture house showing the best in mainstream, arthouse, foreign and independent film.
Theatre Royal Bath
Bath
Theatre Royal Bath Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in Britain. Comprising three auditoria, the Main House, Ustinov and the egg theatre for children and young people, a wonderfully varied programme of top quality entertainment is on offer all year round.
Mendips Raceway
Shipham
Mendips Raceway Our oval racing circuit, situated above Cheddar on the Mendip Hills, is home to some of the most exciting stock car, banger and caravan racing in the UK!
Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass
Bath
Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass Make a stained glass panel with an expert. By arrangement you can come and create a panel with our artist. Put a bit of yourself into the window, mirror of hanging.
Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park
Burnham-on-Sea
Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park Covering approximately 42 acres and a County wildlife site, there are many different sections to Apex, including fishing, a skate park, BMXing and many walking routes.
Puxton Park
Weston Super Mare
Puxton Park The Playbarn features a huge 3 storeys of fantastic fun for children and adults - outside there is a large boucing pillow - visit all our furry friends in Pets Village and see them hopping around their indoor & outdoor enclosures.
Huntfun Bath Treasure Hunt
Bath
Huntfun Bath Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.
Exmoor Driving Spy Mission Trail
Dulverton
Exmoor Driving Spy Mission Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Exmoor? Don't just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
Butlins - Minehead
Minehead
Butlins - Minehead Over 50 FREE things to do and see including: Sub-tropical Splash Waterworld - Children's Play Areas - Great Shows - Funfair - with rides for all Sports Facilities PLUS so much more.Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Somerset.
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Somerset you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in Somerset can enjoy the great day out as well.
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