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Play Croquet on the Cedar Lawn
24th April-28th September 2025
Venue: Montacute House
Address: Somerset
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events/
Borrow mallets and balls from visitor reception and have yourself a fun game of croquet. Shorter mallets available for shorter players. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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...
Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books
22nd July-1st November 2025
Venue: The Museum of Somerset
Address: Somerset
Website: Museumofsomerset.org.uk
This family-friendly exhibition brings together vibrant artwork and surprising facts to investigate the wonders of the world around us. Journey from outer space to deepest underground, and into the workings...
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...
Storytelling Mondays (Autumn Term)
8th September-20th October 2025
Venue: Barrington Court
Address: near Ilminster, Somerset
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/
Monday morning storytelling sessions for little ones. Each term time Monday, visit for storytelling sessions at 11am and 12pm in the Farm Buildings. Suitable for under 5s.
Free Entry to Barrington Court
15th-19th September 2025
Venue: Barrington Court
Address: near Ilminster, Somerset
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events
As part of Heritage Open Days, enjoy free entry to Barrington Court's beautiful gardens and historic orchards, farm buildings, avenues and the ground floor of Strode House, where you can imagine what it...
Free Entry to Montacute House
15th-19th September 2025
Venue: Montacute House
Address: Montacute
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events
As part of Heritage Open Days, you're invited to enjoy free entry to see Montacute House and Gardens. Enjoy Montacute House, gardens, cafe, gift shop, used book barn and much more for free.
Heritage Open Day
20th September 2025
Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum
Address: Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset
Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/family-friendly-heritage-open-day/
Join them for drop-in, family-friendly activities and behind-the-scenes tours. Explore this year’s Heritage Open Day theme of ‘buildings’. This year’s event is part of The Museum of Somerset’s...
Jane Austen Festival: Cream Tea Picnic at Prior Park
20th September 2025
Venue: Prior Park Landscape Garden
Address: Bath, Somerset
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden/events
Complete your exploration of Prior Park with a cream tea picnic by the iconic Palladian bridge. The picnic will take place 2pm-4pm, but visitors are welcome to stay and enjoy their picnic until the site...
Autumn Equinox Storytelling
21st September 2025
Venue: Avalon Archaeology
Address: Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay
Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/autumn-equinox-storytelling/
Join Avalon Archaeology for a heart-warming family event marking the turning of the year. As the autumn equinox draws near, they gather in the glow of the hearth to share stories, carve together, and honour...
Swan Lake
21st September 2025
Venue: Westlands Ballroom
Address: Yeovil
Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/dance/crown-ballet-swan-lake/9911/#
Crown Ballet® is thrilled to return to the UK with a stunning production of Swan Lake. A masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s genius featuring some of the most memorable music and breathtaking choreography,...
Neon Slime Workshop
27th September 2025
Venue: Weston Museum
Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/neon-slime-workshop/
Art in Mind presents the ooey-gooey Slime Workshop, this time with a neon twist. Limited spots available, advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Somerset Comic Con and Gaming Festival
27th September 2025
Venue: The Showground
Address: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Website: www.bathandwestshowground.com/events/somerset-comic-con-and-gaming-festival-sept-25
As a spectacular part of the UKCGF Tour 2025, this event promises an unforgettable weekend for fans of all ages! Whether you’re a collector or a casual fan, there’s something for everyone. Don your...
Animal Guyz - Amazing Animals
28th September 2025
Venue: The McMillan Theatre
Address: Lower Bath Rd, Bridgwater
Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/animal-guyz---amazing-animals/
A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The heartwarming show packed full of music, comedy and amazing animal effects is suited to all ages from toddlers to grown-ups. Book your...
Autumn Fayre
4th October 2025
Venue: Bath City Farm
Address: Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath
Website: www.bathcityfarm.org.uk/events/autumn-fayre-2/
A date for your diary - celebrate the autumn season at the Farm!
Dunster Castle School of Magic - The Spellbound Familiars Trail
4th October-2nd November 2025
Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill
Address: Dunster, Minehead
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events
Dunster Castle School of Magic is in chaos and they need your help. Follow the trail around the grounds, complete the activities and work out which familiar belongs to which professor - can you find the...
Halloween Activities at Mendip Activity Centre
4th October-2nd November 2025
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Address: Churchill, North Somerset
Website: www.mendip.co.uk/halloween
It's time for Halloween adventures this October at Mendip Activity Centre! Test target skills with the Zombie Outbreak Response Team, swish down the haunted toboggan slope or book one of the new Nerf &...
Taylor Mania
5th October 2025
Venue: The McMillan Theatre
Address: Bridgwater
Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/taylormania/
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers, promises...
Autumn Steam Weekend
17th-19th October 2025
Venue: West Somerset Railway
Address: Somerset
Website: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/autumn-steam-weekend-17th-19th-october-1
The Autumn Steam Weekend celebrates 200 years of railway history as part of the Rail200 celebrations. An intensive timetable will be operating on all three days allowing you to explore the historic stations,...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
17th-19th October 2025
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-very-hungry-caterpillar/
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator...
Halloween at Cheddar
24th October-2nd November 2025
Venue: Cheddar Gorge and Caves
Address: The Cliffs, Cheddar, Somerset
Website: www.cheddargorge.co.uk/whats-on
Join them for spooktacular Halloween fun this October half term. Included with your Day Ticket. More details to be announced soon - keep an eye on the website for more details.
Pumpkin Carving
24th-31st October 2025
Venue: Monkton Elm Garden Centre
Website: www.monktonelm.com
Calling all witches, wizards, ghouls, zombies and small children, it's time for some spooky fun at Monkton Elm this Halloween! Children and adults alike can select their pumpkin, take it to their famous...
Pumpkin Trail
24th-31st October 2025
Venue: Monkton Elm Garden Centre
Website: www.monktonelm.com
Get ready for the petrifying pumpkin trail! Follow the clues and fill in the form to win a prize. No booking required.
Autumn Nature Trail
25th October-2nd November 2025
Venue: Montacute House
Address: Montacute
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events/
Embrace the autumn season and follow Montacute House's trail to take part in 10 fun activities around their gardens.
Dino Slime Workshop
25th October 2025
Venue: Weston Museum
Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/dino-slime-workshop/
Art in Mind presents the ooey-gooey Slime Workshop, this time with a dinosaur-themed twist. Limited spots available, advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Halloween at The Grand Pier
25th October-3rd November 2025
Venue: The Grand Pier
Address: Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: www.grandpier.co.uk/halloween/
Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the pier themed for Halloween – packed with all your favourite games and rides. And if that wasn’t spooky enough, you can even meet The Wicked Witch of...
Return of the Pumpkins Trail
25th October-2nd November 2025
Venue: Barrington Court
Address: near Ilminster, Somerset
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events
Explore the grounds to find pumpkins hiding around the estate. See how many you can find as you use your senses, spot autumn colours and look out for the pumpkins in disguise…
Halloween Family Fun Day
26th October 2025
Venue: The Helicopter Museum
Address: Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare
Website: helimuseum.com/events.html
An amazing day of spooky fun for the whole family with free entry for all children in Halloween fancy dress! Meet the costumed characters on the prowl and explore the haunted graveyard. Have your photograph...
Rose Ayling-Ellis: Marvellous Messages
26th October 2025
Venue: Westlands Ballroom
Address: Yeovil
Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/rose-ayling-ellis/10001/#
Join the Bafta-winning actor Rose Ayling-Ellis to hear all about her first book for young readers: Marvellous Messages! Rose will share her inspirational heroes of the past and present and share about...
Ranger Activities - Apple Harvest (October Half Term)
27th October-2nd November 2025
Venue: Barrington Court
Address: near Ilminster, Somerset
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/
Grab a wheelbarrow and help the Ranger team to harvest the apples from the orchards. The orchards are home to well over 100 varieties of apples. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for...
150th Birthday Party
28th October-1st November 2025
Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum
Address: Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset
Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/october-half-term-my-favourite-things-birthday-party/
Celebrate the museum's 150th birthday by making a party hat and bag. Follow the new 'My Favourite Things' trail and fill up your party bag with creations inspired by the collections.
The Psychology Of Dogs
29th October 2025
Venue: Westlands Ballroom
Address: Yeovil
Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/talks/the-psychology-of-dogs/9903/#
Get ready for a tail-waggingly good evening with expert dog whisperer, Paula O’Sullivan. Paula will be joined by her canine co-host, Tarka, a black Labrador currently in agility training. Through a mix...
Dino Day
30th October 2025
Venue: Weston Museum
Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/dino-day-2025/
Get ready to rumble and roar as they’re joined by Raptors World for a fun-filled day of all things dinosaur. Several prehistoric beasts will make special appearances throughout the day, as they bring...
The High Jinx Show
30th October 2025
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-high-jinx-show/
The High Jinx Show is back in Taunton with another jam-packed show filled with amazing magic, incredible illusions, and crazy circus thrills that are sure to leave you amazed, puzzled, but above all entertained.
Dinosaur-Themed Pick and Mix Crafts Workshop
31st October 2025
Venue: Weston Museum
Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/dinosaur-pick-and-mix-craft-workshop/
During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to pick and complete two crafts. They’ll provide all the necessary materials and tools you need to do your chosen activities. Limited spots available,...
Rock The Tots: Spooky Fun
31st October 2025
Venue: Rondo Theatre
Address: Bath
Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
Steph & Craig are back with all things spooky and ghouly! Don’t worry – nothing too scary for the babies and littles… or grown-ups for that matter! But there will be some seasonal bangers – think...
Walcot State Choir
1st November 2025
Venue: Rondo Theatre
Address: Bath
Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
Walcot State Choir celebrates their 25th anniversary concert; old favourites, and glorious new songs to celebrate the voices, community, and friendships in full voices together. Sing together, support...
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...
Bonfire Bathbomb Workshop
8th November 2025
Venue: Weston Museum
Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/bonfire-bathbomb-workshop/
Dive into the world of bathbomb making with Art in Mind, this time with a spectacularly bright twist. Limited spots available, advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
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...