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Beyond Infinity: American Space Exploration Exhibition
5th July-4th January 2026
Venue: American Museum & Gardens
Address: Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath
Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/beyond-infinity-american-space-exploration
Discover the wonders of space at the new fantastic family exhibition. Exhibition features include a giant moon installation, amazing rocket and spacecraft models, games, facts, out-of-this-world stories...
Cheddar Junior Parkrun
26th August-23rd November 2025
Venue: Kings Fitness and Leisure
Address: Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cheddar-juniors/
A fun and friendly weekly 2K event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun, so join in whatever your pace!
Christmas at West Somerset Railway
26th August-23rd November 2025
Venue: West Somerset Railway
Website: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
The Minehead Station Christmas Market will take place on 29th and 30th November. Tickets are available in advance via the website. Their Carol Trains are held in the evenings of 13th and 20th December...
Scalextric at the Museum
26th August-23rd November 2025
Venue: Haynes Motor Museum
Address: Sparkford, Somerset
Website: www.haynesmuseum.org/whats-on/events
Get ready to put the pedal to the metal, Haynes Motor Museum is now home to an epic new Scalextric track. This isn’t just any track, it’s a one-of-a-kind, Somerset-themed masterpiece! Think you’ve...
Singing, Dance & Drama Lessons at Razzamataz Yeovil
26th August-23rd November 2025
Venue: Westfield Academy
Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk/school/36/Yeovil/
The unique curriculum offers classes in dance, singing and acting and covers the commercial elements of street dance, screen acting and pop singing as well as traditional Broadway and West End musical...
The Roman Baths
26th August-23rd November 2025
Venue: The Roman Baths
Address: Bath
Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk
The Roman Baths collection contains thousands of archaeological finds from pre-Roman and Roman Britain. With hands-on activities and incredible discoveries, the Roman Baths is the perfect place for a fun-filled...
Wellington School
26th August-23rd November 2025
Venue: Wellington School
Address: Somerset
Website: www.wellington-school.org.uk
At Wellington School, they have four principles for the future of education: embrace complexity, spark connections, lead together and act today. It is a family where individuals are known, diversity is...
Yeovil Rec Junior Parkrun
26th August-23rd November 2025
Venue: Yeovil Recreation Centre
Address: Chilton Grove, Yeovil, Somerset
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/yeovilrec-juniors/
A fun and friendly weekly 2K event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun, so join in whatever your pace!
Windstars 1 'Toot' Music Lessons
4th September-18th December 2025
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Address: Somerset
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/windstars-1-toot-music-lessons/
In partnership with the Taunton Music Trust (TMT) this new group starts weekly sessions at the Taunton Brewhouse from September for Key Stage 1 age students. Learning on a Nuvo ’Toot’ is just like...
Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre
7th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Address: Churchill, North Somerset
Website: www.mendip.co.uk/twilight
Slide into holiday adventures with Twilight Tobogganing! Race down the outdoor slope beneath a canopy of 10,000 sparkling lights and dancing lasers. Each group gets private use of 8 toboggans followed...
One Night of Adele
15th November 2025
Venue: The McMillan Theatre
Address: Bridgwater
Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/one-night-of-adele-832/
A stunning tribute show transporting you into the sensational atmosphere of an incredible Adele concert experience. This show will provide you not only with dazzling songs both intimate and epic, but in...
Ed Sheeran Experience
21st November 2025
Venue: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
Address: Somerset
Website: www.tacchi-morris.com/ed-sheeran-experience/
Jack Shepherd has been performing as Ed Sheeran since 2014. With his ginger hair, tattoos and a stage presence similar to Ed's, this is a brilliant show for enjoying and celebrating the music of Ed Sheeran....
MC Grammar Live: Books, Beats and Barz
23rd November 2025
Venue: Komedia Bath
Address: 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath
Website: komediabath.co.uk/events
Multi-award-winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is back. Get ready for book bangers, epic rhymes and non-stop vibes! It’s the ultimate family party – so grab your caps,...
Cinderella
25th November 2025
Venue: Merlin Theatre
Address: Frome
Website: merlintheatre.co.uk/class/royal-ballet-cinderella/
This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of...