What’s on in Somerset this summer 2025: guide for families
Wondering what’s on in Somerset this summer 2025 to entertain the kiddies? Exciting events, festivals, family fun and summer activities for kids are taking place across the county. If you’re looking for ways to entertain youngsters during the summer holidays, I’ve put together a list of family-friendly days out in Somerset, to keep all ages happy.
This family guide on summer holidays activities in Somerset is being updated as and when attractions and local businesses make their announcements. If you’ve got an event I haven’t listed, let me know, and I’ll add it to the list. Enjoy!
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Free things to do this summer in Somerset
Museum of Somerset, Taunton
From 22 July-30 August (Tues-Thurs), expect six weeks of science fun at Taunton’s Museum of Somerset! Think live creepy crawlies, robot workshops, cosmic crafts and a wacky professor.
Don’t miss the Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books exhibition (22 July -1 Nov 2025) packed with interactive, illustrated science fun. Entry is free, but donations are welcomed.
Summer holidays events in Somerset
Somerset Rural Life Museum
The stories of Somerset run deep and the Somerset Rural Life Museum is bringing them to life in a fascinating way for families this summer (until 31 August).
Set beneath the watchful gaze of Glastonbury Tor, the museum occupies a postcard-perfect spot and right now, it’s bursting with summer holiday activities that promise hands-on fun for all ages.
With Museum Unlimited, you pay once and can return again and again throughout the summer (£10 per adult, £4.75 for children aged 5-17.)
- Retro Toys and Games (23, 24, 27 July; 25, 31 August)
- Art and Poetry in the Orchard (25 July; 2, 7, 17, 26 August)
- Teddy Bears’ Picnic (26 July; 3, 13, 24 August)
- Donkey Rides (29 July; 8, 19, 28 August)
- Colourful Collages (30 July; 10, 27 August)
- Birds of Prey (31 July; 12, 23 August)
- Shire Horses (1, 30 August)
- Bugfest (5, 20 August)
- Farmyard Fun (6, 14 August)
- Farmyard and Foody Fun (9 August)
- Snakes (15, 29 August)
- Charcoal Art in the Orchard (16, 21 August)
- Foody Fun (22 August)
And if you’re feeling peckish while you’re there, The Grain Store Cafe has some top-notch nosh (can highly recommend the toasties!) or bring your own and settle at one of the picnic tables in the beautiful orchard.
Mini golf, Clarks Village, Street
Putt like a pro at Clarks Village this summer from 19 July to Sunday 31 August. Art & Putt is bringing an exciting 9-hole mini golf course, inspired by the world’s most iconic artists. Think Andy Warhol’s pop art and Salvador Dali’s surreal landscapes. £8 to play.
Newton Farm Shop and Cafe
Head to Newton Farm Shop on Thursdays in August 2025 for fun-filled outdoor events. Booking essential.
- 7th Aug – Brilliant Bubble Show
- 14th Aug – Parent & Child Art Workshops
- 21st Aug – The Science Boffins
Chard Reservoir Somerset events
Donations welcome. For all events, book via edward.chilcott@somerset.gov.uk. Dogs on leads allowed. Parking at Oaklands Car Park.
29 July: Creepy Crawly Crafting (ages 2–5, £6)
31 July: Pop-up Aeroplanes
22 August: Bug Bonanza
Medieval and Viking weekends, Glastonbury Abbey
On July 26-27, Bowlore Medieval Weekend swoops in to Glastonbury Abbey with archery shows, weaponry displays, and choreographed combat and sharp sword-cutting demonstrations. If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a knight of old, have a go at sword school or test your aim with a bow in their medieval encampment between shows (£3 per go).
Vikings at the Abbey (23-24 August 2025) will see Viking age re-enactment group, Draca Beorðor, bring the age-old world to life with crafts and warrior battles.
The Levels Country Kitchen
- Pizza Making – 29 July
- Meet Princess Rapunzel – 5 Aug
- Pottery Painting – 12 Aug
- Slime Making – 19 Aug
- Summer Craft Morning – 28 Aug
Fun, food, and creativity all £15 per child including a lunch box. Book your tickets here.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Stuarts Cafe, Dillington Estate
When: Tuesdays 5th, 12th & 19th August, 11:30am–12:30pm
An hour of fun, games, and giggles for under 10s! Bring your little ones, their favourite teddies and a picnic blanket. Cost: £5 per child includes picnic box with sandwich, crisps, cake & drink. No need to book – just turn up!
- Where: 📍Stuarts Cafe, Beech Barn, Dillington Estate, TA19 9DQ
Family days out Somerset gardens
From grand estates to exquisite cottage gardens, wildflower meadows and historic grounds, these gorgeous Somerset gardens will have you clamouring to ogle their beautiful blooms. Many gardens are hosting summer holidays events – take a look at this little lot:
Spectacular Sweet Peas and Robin Hood at Forde Abbey Gardens
Until 15 July it’s sweet pea season at magnificent Forde Abbey and one of the prettiest Somerset days out. Expect vibrant, fragrant, beautiful blooms bedazzling the 30 acres of grounds.
Forde Abbey welcomes back Folksy Theatre with a brand new musical adaptation of Robin Hood on the South Lawn, August 6, 5-7pm 2025! Bring your own picnics, and deckchairs.
Robin Hood at Hestercombe Gardens
Folksy Theatre presents a new musical adaptation of Robin Hood at Hestercombe Gardens this summer (1 August 2025, 4.30-8pm)!
And don’t miss Twelth Night (3 August 2025, 5-6pm) from Folksy Theatre at Hestercombe.
Summer day out at Bishop’s Palace, Wells
Stunning Bishop’s Palace and Gardens with its moat, lolling swans, drawbridge, Great Hall ruins and well pools will be running summer holidays events throughout the school holidays:
Nature Ninjas (31 July & 21 August, 11am–3pm): Create recycled watering cans and sow rocket seeds in quirky tin pots.
Time Travelling Carpenter (2 August): Step back in time and try your hand at medieval ground billiards.
Family Crafting (7, 14 & 28 August): Get creative in the Palace and RHS partner gardens with hands-on crafts.
Bowlore Medieval (23–25 August): Experience thrilling swordplay, living history and medieval life with expert reenactors.
Days out in summer at the National Trust
Discover a summer of play at National Trust family events in Somerset.
North Somerset: Tyntesfield
- Summer of Play (19 July-31 August 2025. Travel around the world in 80 plays. From giant chess to the floor is lava, work your way around the world, learning the origins of each activity and finding new ways to play.
South Somerset: Montacute House
- Play croquet (24 May-30 August 2025)
- Games and activities like Kubb, Connect 4, giant Jenga and boules on the beautiful Cedar Lawn at Montacute House (selected dates 19 July-31 August 2025).
- Visit the Festival of Archaeology at Montacute House (19 July-3 August 2025).
- Watch an outside theatre production of Hamlet (25 July 2025, 7-9.30pm).
Barrington Court
- Head to Barrington Court for country fete style games and activities. The tennis court will be open daily, and Grab and Go sports bags will available to borrow from reception, (football, cricket, rounders).
- The birds and handlers from Xtreme Falconry return on 5 August 2025 with two impressive flying displays taking place on the South Lawn at 11.30am and 2.30pm.
Lytes Cary
For a wholesome day out in Somerset, head to Lytes Cary – visitors can choose from three different active family fun backpacks, ride a hobby horse, build a den in the woodland, tick off at least 10 of the 50 things to do before you are 11 3/4, , have a game of croquet, solve a puzzle and get creative.
Join the Bumblebee Conservation Trust for a 90 minute bumblebee safari (5 July 2025)
Animal attractions & wildlife days out Somerset
Somerset is brimming with delightful animal encounters that are perfect for families! Whether you’re a fan of fuzzy farm animals or majestic birds of prey, there’s no shortage of furry, feathered, and scaly friends to meet in the countryside, this guide highlights the best wildlife, bird experiences and animal days out in Somerset.
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Set in 100 acres of North Somerset countryside, just six miles from Bristol, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is home to big zoo animals like lions, rhinos, elephants, and giraffes alongside farmyard favourites, some of which can be fed or cuddled at certain times of day.
Daily talks and displays from expert keepers reveal fascinating insights into the lives of the animals and activities for kids include a gigantic indoor soft play, ride-on tractors, beehive maze, a separate area for little ones, some accessible play, 3.4km-worth of Great British Wildlife Maze, outdoor play areas, trampolines and more. A great family day out whatever the weather. Book tickets online five days in advance for 20% off.
Kids summer activities at Exmoor Pony Centre
Get up close to some of the ponies at Exmoor Pony Centre and tuck into cream tea at the same time on 26 July 2025!
Open from Wed to Sun, 12-4pm. Activity days include pony rides, pony grooming and crafts and games. Booking is not required and entrance to the Centre is free. Small charges for the individual activities.
Dinosaur Sculpture Trail, Coates English Willow
- When? Until 10 October 2025.
Roam with raptors and hunt for Willowsauruses! Coates English Willow have used their legendary willow weaving skills to bring a dozen or so Jurassic giants to life. Grab a trail map from reception (£3.50) and track down the incredible dinosaur sculptures lurking among the woodlands, find them all and you’ll win a prize!
Extend your day out with a circular walk along the River Tone (perfect picnic spot), to the viewpoint on top of Windmill Hill for views across Hay Moor and Curry Moor.
Summertopia! Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
- When? 12-13 July, 19 July – 31 August 2025
As well as the sand and water play area, Summertopia! sees a giant slip n slide, huge paddling pool and foam party come to Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park. There’s also huge paddling pool and every day ends with a foam party! Plus a massive family water fight on 1 August, a new climbing tower, all the usual rides, adventure playgrounds, attractions, indoor soft play and dinosaur valley.
Book one visit to Avon Valley and you can return a second time before the 31 August.
Animal Farm and Adventure Park, Burnham-on-Sea
Frolic in the indoor soft play, cuddle animals and have a go at crazy golf, plus a whole host of other fun summer holiday activities at this 23-acre Animal and Adventure farm park in North Somerset.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Chard
Set in 72 acres of stunning Somerset countryside, Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a great place for an outdoorsy day out.
Onsite cafe, Perdida, are offering free kids meals throughout the holidays, offer valid on mini meals with each adult eating from the main menu. Min £10 spend.
Summer holiday fun at Longleat Safari Park
Get set for roaring fun at Longleat Summer Carnival this summer (19 July to 31 August 2025). Expect classic funfair rides, canival skills, drive through safari, iconic Elizabethan mansion, jungle cruise, wildlife walks and more!
Monkton Elm’s summer events
- Summer Treasure Hunt (1-31 August 2025)
- Kids can join the Sea‑side Treasure Hunt for £2.50
- Craft and decorate their own bird boxes in a fun, creative workshop (4 – 25 August)
- Teddy bear’s summer tea party (5-27 August)
- Storytime (17 July-28 August)
- Decorate suncatchers (6-27 August 2025)
- Paint a windchime (7-28 August 2025)
- Paint a bat or butterfly box (8-29 August 2025)
Click here for more info and to book tickets.
Outdoor fairs and country shows in Somerset summer holidays 2025
Dunster Country Fair 2025
- When? 30 July 2025
If you’re looking for loads of things to do in Somerset for kids, all in the same place, don’t miss the 47th edition of Dunster Country Fair. On the bill are a Shetland Pony Grand National, Hawkeye falconry display, vintage tractors, Punch and Judy, family dog show and dog agility, archery, a fun fair, children’s entertainment and lots more!
Dunster Show 2025
- When? 15 August 2025
Taking place on the Lawns below Dunster Castle, family-friendly Dunster agricultural show 2025, has a food hall, trade stands and competitive showing atmosphere with a wide range of classes for horses, cattle and sheep.
Portishead Summer Show 2025
- When? 26-27 July 2025
The Portishead Summer Show is a two-day family show combining a traditional flower show with activities that promote local country life, nature and the environment. There’s also live music, food, drink, children’s activities, a dog show, a pig show (!), mobile farm, Punch and Judy, fun sports, fancy dress parade for kids under 10 and lots more!
Mid-Somerset Show, Shepton Mallet
- When? 17 August 2025
For things to do during the summer holidays in Somerset with kids, check out The Mid-Somerset Show is a one-day agricultural show featuring everything from dog shows, cider championships and cheese tasting to livestock displays, vintage vehicles, live music and craft classes.
Aviation & History attractions Somerset
Yesterday’s Farming
- When? 16-17 August 2025
Yesterday’s Farming is a rural heritage event showcasing the past of farming. Watch ploughing and cultivating, harvesting, and haymaking demonstrations, working threshers and threshing at Leaze Farm, Hazelbury Plucknett.
Summer days out with kids at The Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare
Blow your kiddos’ minds with choppers, magic (6, 13, 20, 27 August 2025) a special dinosaus and transformers day (31 August 2025) and World Helicopter Day (17 August) at The Helicopter Museum this summer.
Days out in Somerset for families at Fleet Air Arm museum
One of the largest aviation museum’s in the world, Fleet Air Arm is home to a whopping 90 flying machines. During the summer holidays there’s something to spark young imaginations every week at the Yeovilton attraction.
Pioneers: Nature’s Aviators
- Tuesdays: 5, 12, 19 & 26 August, 11am-1.45pm
- Come face to face with snakes, spiders and cockroaches in this live animal encounter with Zoolab. Discover how creatures from nature have inspired the mechanics of flight.
Pioneers: Fairey-Tale Brick Creations
- Wednesdays: 6, 13, 20 & 27 August
- Unleash your child’s inner engineer with Brick Ideas, bringing aviation stories to life with LEGO-style builds. Each week, children dive into creative challenges that blend STEM learning with hands-on fun.
Pioneers: Gassed Up Science Shows
- 7, 14, 21 & 28 August, 11am-3pm
- Fasten your seatbelts! These interactive science shows dive into the explosive world of engines and propulsion. Expect fizz, bangs, and plenty of wow as families explore what really makes aircraft fly.
Train days out this summer
Somerset & Dorset Railway, Midsomer Norton
- When? 13, 20, 23, 27, 30 July and 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 25, 27, 31 August 2025
Vintage trains run from the Victorian Era station at Midsomer Norton South over one mile of the Somerset & Dorset mainline railway. Check the website for more details.
Somerset Steam and Country Show
- 19 & 20 July 2025
The Somerset Steam & Country Show takes place at Low Ham, near Langport, Somerset.
Enjoy the Flying Ryan Motorcycle Stunt Show, vintage steam engines, commercial vehicles, fair organs, trade stands, licensed bar, children’s area and mower racing.
The main ring show starts at 10am, featuring over 200 vintage and classic tractors, impressive steam traction engines, motorcycles, cars, and military and commercial vehicles all on parade.
Summer holiday activities Somerset
Mini Golf and High Ropes at Vivary Golf and Adventure Centre, Taunton
Keep kids busy and active at Vivary 18-hole crazy golf course and high ropes centre. In addition, there’s also a fantastic range of activities including lower, less intense ropes to start with, a climbing wall, high ropes, totem pole and the power fan descender too.
Summer fruit picking day out Somerset
Being able to pick your own flowers, fruit and vegetables in the sunshine makes a glorious, wholesome day out, is a brilliant way to keep kids entertained, far more fun than traipsing around a supermarket with your brood in tow.
If you’re after summer-ripe berries, you can take your pick at these farms in Somerset.
Things to do with toddlers this summer in Somerset
Add the Little Discoverers sessions at Glastonbury Abbey to your diary (3 July, 7 Aug, 4 Sept 2025) for messy play fun this summer. Tiny hands can grind flour with quern stones, to turn into dough for bread, or churn butter the old-fashioned way — ideal for letting them explore textures without you having to tackle the clean-up!
August Bank Holiday events Somerset
East Somerset Railway, Shepton Mallet
Climb on board and ride the steam train to Mendip Vale at East Somerset Railway. There’s also a play area for youngsters, miniature railway and plenty of space for your own picnic, plus The Station Café will also be open serving meals, cakes and drinks.
Gartell Light Railway, South Somerset
This delightful narrow gauge railway in South Somerset is privately operated by the Gartell family and their friends and only opened to the public on selected, provisional dates (see above) throughout the year.
- Sunday 27 July 2025
- Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025
Family days out summer 2025 at West Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway is the longest heritage line in England, stretching across 20 miles of rolling Somerset countryside, through the Quantock hills and along the Bristol Channel between Bishops Lydeard and the coast at Minehead.
Opt for a Rover ticket for unlimited travel on standard trains on your chosen date and combine nostalgia with glorious sights. Check the train timetable on their website.
WSRA Steam and Vintage Rally, Norton Fitzwarren
- When? 2 & 3 August 2025
Every year volunteers from the West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) welcome thousands of visitors to their vintage rally at Norton Fitzwarren fields over the first weekend in August.
Expect working traction engines, tractors and road rollers, polished vintage cars, motorcycles, fire engines, buses, military and commercial vehicles, vintage agricultural tractors, parades of vehicles, demos of steam engines and tractors, heavy horses, children’s entertainments and model train rides plus lots more! Entry is free for children 12 and under.
Train days at Yeovil Railway Centre, Yeovil Junction
What’s your favourite kind of choo choo? Don’t know? Well, you can try all kinds of heritage trains at Yeovil Junction these summer holidays with kids.
- Head over for Steam Train days on 13 July 2025
- Head over for Steam Train and tractor days: 26-27 July 2025
- Diesel Train Days: 30 July, 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2025
Also onsite are a miniature railway, model railway, cafe, exhibits and shop.
Mid-summer Steam Up, Westonzoyland
- When? Mid-summer Steam Up: 11am-4pm, 30 July 2025
- Railway days – 3, 10, 17, 24 August 2025
- Westonzoyland Light Railway Gala – 25 August 2025
- Heritage Open Day – 14 September 2025
The Mid-summer Steam Up at Westonzoyland’s Grade II* listed 1830s pumping station showcases over 30 running stationary steam engines and pumps. Home to one of the largest collections in the UK, most of the engines here have either been made or used locally. Pack a picnic to enjoy beside the river or rock up to the cafe for snacks and homemade cake.
On Railway Days, the museum’s narrow gauge railway will run passenger trains all day from 11am. Ride the train as often as you want for £1 each. Children 5 & Under Free.
There’s also a Light Railway Gala (26 August), celebrating all things railway! Join in the narrow gauge fun with railway rides and activities.
Summer Somerset festivals
Somerset LOVES a festival and aside from that one particular star-studded Somerset festival, whose tickets fly off the cyber shelves like hot cakes to lucky, tech-savvy, well-prepared folk with fifteen laptops (you know I’m talking about Glastonbury, right?), there are loads of other kid friendly festivals taking place in the county.
I’ve rounded up all the festivals in Somerset taking place in 2025 here.
Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza featuring Keane
Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza on 9 August 2025 promises a stonking evening with The Script headlining, plus Freya Ridings and a grand fireworks finale (overnight camping options are available in the campsite at the foot of the Tor).
Kids’ Rave with the Super Pirates, American Museum & Gardens
- 15 August from 5.30-7pm
A lively evening of disco storytelling, circus play, dancing, and games led by the Super Pirates. Book tickets here.
Family Fun Day, The Cooper Associates County Ground
Head to the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on August 10 for the popular, annual Family Fun Day. As Somerset take on Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, there’ll be plenty of family-friendly entertainment happening off the pitch too – from face painting and a petting zoo to jugglers, clowns, street food and virtual cricket!
Everything takes place in the safe and secure fan village (so little ones can be kept contained!). It’s a fun mix of sport, sunshine (fingers crossed!) and summer holiday fun for all ages.
Watchet Summertime
- When? 18-23 August 2025
Street market stalls, workshops, live music, open air cinema and fireworks are just some of the summer holiday activities happening during Watchet Summertime.
Truckfest
Truckfest is roaring into Somerset’s Royal Bath and West Showground on 30-31 August! Since 1983, this high-octane showdown has been wowing crowds with monster truck mayhem, daredevil stunt shows, and awesome rides – and this year’s no different.
Watch Swamp Thing crush cars, catch freestyle motocross flips and admire jaw-dropping trucks of all shapes and sizes – from American rigs and custom builds to emergency vehicles and vintage classics.
Meet kids’ characters, say hello to actual Gladiators, party on down to music from Abstract, and cheer on the Truck Pull Challenge. Under 5s go free and camping is available too. Expect thrills, fun, and a whole lotta horsepower.
Mendip Family Festival
The Mendip Family Festival, held August 29-31 at Mendip Activity Centre, is a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend in the Somerset countryside. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Wrington Vale, it raises funds for local disadvantaged youth. Enjoy live music, adventure activities, and outdoor cinema.
Friday features a magical Harry Potter night, while Saturday offers free activities, food, and music from bands like Doreen Doreen and The Jamestown Brothers. Camping tickets are sold out, but evening-only tickets are still available. Don’t miss this epic end-of-summer celebration! For tickets and info, visit mendipfest.co.uk.
Cider farm events
Burrow Hill Cider Farm events, Kingsbury Episcopi
Burrow Hill Cider Farm (home of Somerset Cider Brandy and the famous Somerset Cider Bus) uses age-old traditional methods of production to create dangerously delicious cider.
Coordinate your visit with one of their summer pop-ups to quaff it alongside scrumptious food in the orchard, surrounded by cows, tractors, plenty of pooches and picnicking families. Check what’s on at Burrow Hill Cider Bus this weekend.
Somerset family theatre days out in the summer
Taunton Brewhouse has an array of performances, workshops and kids holiday activities aimed at youngsters and families:
- Puppet Spectacular Glow Show (2pm, 13 July 2025)
- The Imaginarium – A Making Space for all the Family (31 July-28 August 2025)
- Family Rug Art (10.30am, 4 August 2025)
- Babble Bears, Fairy Magic (2pm, 5 August 2025)
- Puppet Make and Play (2pm, 6 August 2025)
- Science Museum Live! (6 August, 2025)
- The Museum of Marvellous Things (7 August 2025)
- iPad Art of Monsters, Dragons and Magical Creatures (8 August 2025)
- Fireman Sam Live – The Great Camping Adventure (9 August 2025)
- Fantastical Beasts Family Printmaking (10.30am, 11 August 2025)
- Spot’s Birthday Party, (13–14 August 2025)
- The Dinosaur That Pooped (20 August 2025)
- Musical Stories – Jack and the Beanstalk (21 August 2025)
- Musical Stories – Goldilocks and the Three Bears (21 August 2025)
- Tom Gates Live On Stage (23 August 2025)
The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare
- Jurassic Musical Adventure (4 Aug 2024) – Age 3+ Book tickets
Outdoor theatre Somerset
‘All the world’s a stage!’ and that’s never truer in summer, when Somerset’s outdoor spaces are fashioned, quite literally, into open-air stages making fantastic children’s activities in summer holidays. Which one will you be digging out the picnic blanket for?
Robin Hood, Forde Abbey
Forde Abbey’s enchanting gardens will transform into Sherwood Forest at 5pm (until 7pm) on 6 August 2025, as Robin Hood and his Merry Men leap into action on the South Lawn.
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and settle in as Folksy Theatre bring their whimsical musical adaptation of this classic tale to life under Somerset skies.
Catch them at Hestercombe Gardens on August 1 and The Walled Gardens of Cannington on August 9.
Robin Hood, Hestercombe Gardens
When? 1 August 2025
Book tickets for Robin Hood at Hestecombe Gardens performance here.
Folksy Theatre are touring their open air Robin Hood show throughout summer! Catch them here, Forde Abbey (6 August) and The Walled Gardens of Cannington on 9 August 2025.
The Pantaloons – Robin Hood, Bishops Palace, Wells
- When? 7pm, 31 July
Join Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest in this critically-acclaimed hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone’s favourite archer from The Pantaloons’. Buy tickets here.
Horrible Histories, Glastonbury Abbey
- When? 24 July 2025
Horrible Histories Live brings Britain’s gory past back to life at Glastonbury Abbey. Chances are, your kids are already fans of the books or CBBC TV series, but if you’re not familiar with them, expect headless men, dastardly Dick Turpin, dancing with Queen Victoria and vile pastimes from days of yore, all portrayed in a hilariously vulgar way.
Perfect for youngsters who love their history with all the grisly, juicy bits left in. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks (though there will be popcorn, candyfloss, the Abbey café and bar available).
Wind in the Willows, Glastonbury Abbey
Illyria’s Wind in the Willows open-air theatre production (August 13 2025), brings Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of Toad and friends to life against the backdrop of the ancient ruins – enjoy it where the story is set – in the Great British Outdoors.
The American Museum & Gardens
Garden Theatre – Wind in the Willows is a charming outdoor performance at the American Museum & Gardens on Saturday 2 August 2025, from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Produced by multi‑award‑nominated Immersion Theatre, the show features music, vibrant costumes, and fun for ages 4+. Bring a picnic, blanket or chairs; snacks. Drinks available onsite.
Family days out Somerset attractions
From millenia-old caves to legend-swirling landmarks, family-friendly animal parks to chic cultural hotspots, iconic views, coastal days out, sensational gardens and historical attractions, Somerset’s varied landscape offers all kinds of adventures. Click on the button below for oodles of inspiration!
Greenbank heated outdoor swimming pool, Street
When the temperature rises, seek out solace at Street outdoor pool, a sizeable 30m x 12m with a shallow, semi-circular kids’ pool, splash park play area with interactive features like water jets and spray fountains. Warning, it does get busy on hot days!
Butlins Minehead
Butlins Minehead £2.5mil playground SKYPARK has been designed for inclusivity and interactivity for children up to 12 years old. There are sensory surprises at every turn, with six different zones, wheelchair-accessible features and after-dark illuminations. With epic climbing towers, thrilling, light-up tunnel slides and interactive games, I can honestly say I’ve never seen a playground like this before.
If you’re not planning on staying at Butlins any time soon, it is possible to access the playground on a day pass, which cost around £14 per adult and £10 per child aged between 2-14. You’ll also be able to visit the fairgrounds, Splash Waterworld, flumes and rapids, soft play areas, outdoor play areas, arcades, restaurants, PLAYXPERIENCE and a range of bookable activities.
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