What's On in Somerset

Play Croquet on the Cedar Lawn

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.

Tractored by Beetles

Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum

Address: Glastonbury

Website: Srlm.org.uk

In this exhibition six artists display works inspired by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage's poem 'Fugitives' dedicated to the National Landscapes of the UK. The artworks - ranging from sculpture, film, and...

Singing, Dance & Drama Lessons at Razzamataz Yeovil

Venue: Westfield Academy

Address: Stiby Road, Yeovil

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...

Somerset Brick and Tile Museum

Venue: Somerset Brick and Tile Museum

Address: Bridgwater

Website: Somersetbrickandtilemuseum.org.uk

At Somerset Brick and Tile Museum there are lots of chances for young creatives to ‘play with clay’. On select days potter Ella Phillips will be at the museum to give expert tuition to those wanting...

Summer at IKEA Bristol

Venue: IKEA Bristol

Address: Bristol

Website: www.ikea.com/gb/en/stores/bristol/

Enjoy a great day out throughout the summer holidays at IKEA Bristol, where there’s plenty going on! From their wonderful weekday dishes, where you can get 50% off all mains and children’s meals with...

Summer at West Somerset Railway

Venue: West Somerset Railway

Address: Minehead

Website: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

The West Somerset Railway is England’s longest heritage railway. Rover tickets give passengers the freedom of the line for the whole day, allowing them to get on and off the train at any of the 10 stations....

The Wave

Venue: The Wave

Address: Bristol

Website: www.thewave.com

The Wave is a slice of the ocean near Bristol, where everyone can surf, skate, play and more! People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can experience the joy of waves and their many physical and mental...

Wake The Tiger

Venue: Wake The Tiger

Address: Bristol

Website: www.wakethetiger.com

This award-winning attraction features over 40 interactive spaces, making it a must-visit for families, school groups, and adventure seekers. For those who prefer a quieter visit, Calm Sessions are available....

We The Curious

Venue: We The Curious

Address: Bristol

Website: www.wethecurious.org

Where else can you fly through space, turn yourself invisible and climb inside a giant bubble all in one place? We The Curious is home to over 200 interactive exhibits across two floors. It's a place...

Summer of Play 2025

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Dunster, Minehead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

The gardens are transforming into a playground this summer with three themed play zones for all to enjoy. Challenge friends and family to lawn games on Green Court, let your imagination run wild and get...

Summer of Play

Venue: Stourhead

Address: near Mere, Wiltshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/

Summer of Play is back! Visit for a full day of fun and let imaginations run wild at the Summer of Play Meadow, bursting with games and challenges.

Living History Camp

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Dunster, Minehead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

A living history camp will be set up on the forecourt of the castle for visitors to experience the sights, sounds and smells of life during the English Civil War. Discover what the camp inhabitants ate,...

Oliver!

Venue: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre

Address: School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tacchi-morris.com/oliver/

Follow young Oliver Twist as he navigates the gritty streets of Victorian London, dreaming of a better life. With a vibrant cast, dynamic choreography, and a modern edge, this production brings Dickens’...

Quiet Afternoons

Venue: Fleet Air Arm Museum

Address: Yeovilton, Ilchester

Website: www.nmrn.org.uk/events/quiet-afternoons

During these sessions, sounds, lights and interactive elements will be lowered or turned-off to create a low-sensory environment. These sessions are intended to support a range of visitors of all ages,...

The Big Butterfly Count 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

By taking part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count, a UK wide survey, you can help assess the health of the environment simply by counting butterflies. Choose a place to spot butterflies and...

Avalon Archaeology

Venue: Avalon Archaeology

Address: Glastonbury

Website: swheritage.org.uk/avalon-archaeology/

Avalon Archaeology is open every Saturday and Sunday during the school holidays. Visitors can immerse themselves in thousands of years of local history. There are some special family days during the summer...

Summer of Play

Venue: Montacute House

Address: Montacute

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events/

Test your skills in many activities and games in and around the beautiful gardens. Take part in fitness activities, games and crafts and when you need to, take time out in the picnic areas or café.

Summer of Play at Barrington Court

Venue: Barrington Court

Address: near Ilminster, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/

Join the fun in the farmyard this summer. No longer a home for cows and pigs, the 1920s farmyard will instead host the play hub this summer. There will be country fete style games and activities for all...

Surviving The Stone Age

Venue: Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Address: Cheddar

Website: www.cheddargorge.co.uk/whats-on

Adventure like your prehistoric ancestors this summer. Live demonstrations and talks by their hunter-gatherers will bring your day out at Cheddar Gorge & Caves to life. Included with your Day Ticket. More...

Fireman Sam - Live 2025

Venue: Westlands Ballroom, Westlands Yeovil

Address: Westbourne Cl, Yeovil

Website: westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/family/fireman-sam-live-2025/9832/

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel,...

Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books

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...

Crunchy Fluffy Slime Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/crunchy-fluffy-slime-workshop/

Prepare for a colourful and sensory-filled time as you dive into the world of slime. Join them for an unforgettable workshop where you’ll have the chance to create your very own pot of slime, customised...

Summer Fun on the Farm 2025

Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum

Address: Glastonbury

Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/summer-fun-on-the-farm-2025/

There’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer! Browse the Museum galleries to discover more about local history, meet the visiting animals, get creative with some craft activities, and discover...

Summer of Play at Prior Park

Venue: Prior Park Landscape Garden

Address: Bath, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden/events/

Summer of Play returns to Prior Park with more fun outdoor activities for the children to discover. Located around the lower part of the garden, near the Tea Cabin and lower entrance. Perfect to pop in...

Beach Bathbomb Making Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/beach-bathbomb-workshop/

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own bath bombs? Now is your chance to turn that dream into reality! Join them for a beginner’s workshop where ‘Art in Mind’ will guide you through the art of...

Summer of Play | Bat Trail

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Minehead, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

Bats are often associated with all things spooky season, but did you know they are most active in the summer months? Discover the garden and grounds on this summer trail, all while learning more about...

Summer of Play: Recycled Crafts

Venue: Stourhead

Address: near Mere, Wiltshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/

Join the Wiltshire Scrapstore team in the Stableyard for upcycled crafts. Make something together as a family from scrap material and be inspired to create more out of waste at home.

Under The Leaves

Venue: Merlin Theatre

Address: Bath Road, Frome, Somerset

Website: merlintheatre.co.uk/class/strange-twig-theatre-company-presents-under-the-leaves/

Filled with music, sound and packed with bright and colourful characters, this highly energetic show is a perfect fusion of storytelling, circus arts and bombastic personalities that will have families...

Summer of Play: Bigtopmania and Friends

Venue: Stourhead

Address: near Mere, Wiltshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/

Visit for lots of hands-on circus skills. Learn how to tightrope or slackline, ride a unicycle, plate spinning and lots more in the Big Top play area.

Taylormania

Venue: Westlands Ballroom, Westlands Yeovil

Address: Westbourne Cl, Yeovil

Website: westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/taylormania/9636

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers, promises...

Taunton’s Vintage and Salvage Fair

Venue: King's College Prep School

Address: Kingston Road, Taunton

Website: https://tauntonvintagefair.wixsite.com/salvage

Don't miss Taunton’s Vintage and Salvage Fair - with many vintage, rustic, retro, salvage, antique and interesting items. £2 cash entrance fee per vehicle from 10am to 3pm. Early bird fee of £3 cash...

Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset

Venue: Somerset

Website: www.sasp.co.uk/happy-healthy-holidays

Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset is an exciting programme offering free activities and nutritious meals for children aged 5–16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. The initiative supports...

Summer Family Fun

Venue: No.1 Royal Crescent

Address: Bath

Website: no1royalcrescent.org.uk/whats-on/

Visit for a summer of making! Get creative in their weekly drop-in craft sessions, inspired by the museum collection and the Jane Austen exhibition. Drop-in. Every Wednesday, 10am-12.30pm. Free with museum...

Summer of Play | Storytelling

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Minehead, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

Join a local storyteller for an immersive session of mythical tale-telling around the grounds. There will be three sessions running throughout the day.

The Imaginarium - A Making Space for All the Family

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-imaginarium/

Inspired by The Museum of Marvellous Things, the family making space invites you to explore, create, and play together. Leave your mark on magical moving landscapes, craft your own elf and fairy house,...

The Taunton Flower Show

Venue: Vivary Park, Taunton

Website: www.tauntonfs.co.uk

Taunton will be abuzz once again this summer as the oldest Flower Show returns for its 194th year! Enjoy two glorious days of entertainment, shopping, eating and fun. Families can also enjoy the children’s...

Tom Gates Epic Stage Show

Venue: Westlands Ballroom, Westlands Yeovil

Address: Westbourne Cl, Yeovil

Website: westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/family/tom-gates-epic-stage-show/9833

With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand-new...

Garden Theatre – Wind in the Willows

Venue: American Museum & Gardens

Address: Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath

Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/wind-in-the-willows

Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous...

Family Rug Art

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/family-rug-art/

Discover the traditional rag rug technique of hooking (known as 'proddy' or 'peggy') using beautiful waste fabrics. Create a small prodded piece while learning all the skills needed to complete a textile...

Falconry Displays at Barrington Court

Venue: Barrington Court

Address: near Ilminster, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/

The wonderful birds and handlers from Xtreme Falconry return again in the summer school holidays. Two impressive flying displays are taking place on the South Lawn, in front of the two mansions. Displays...

Summer Messy Play

Venue: Weston Museum

Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/summer-messy-play/

Prepare for a fun-filled session, with a different range of sensory and messy play activities for your little ones to build, imagine, experience, investigate, explore, and create.

Puppet Make and Play

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/puppet-make-and-play/

Using reclaimed materials and heaps of creativity, you’ll discover how to transform everyday objects into living, breathing characters. Then, craft your own unique puppet and bring it to life through...

Science Museum Live!

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/science-museum-live/

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This unmissable family production is...

Summer of Play | Forest School Drop In

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Minehead, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

Enjoy drop-in crafting sessions in the River Garden with Forest Catkins. Make and decorate a wood cookie or a whirligig, create and decorate your very own wicker dreamcatcher, decorate a wand with ribbons...

The Museum of Marvellous Things

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-museum-of-marvellous-things/

Discover stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. With giant puppets, songs, interactive storytelling, show-stopping costumes, live original...

Fireman Sam Live – The Great Camping Adventure

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/fireman-sam-live-the-great-camping-adventure/

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel,...

Under The Sea Slime Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Address: Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/under-the-sea-slime-workshop/

Prepare for a colourful and sensory-filled time as you dive into the world of slime. Join them for an unforgettable workshop where you’ll have the chance to create your very own pot of slime, customised...

Jemima Puddleduck Family Theatre

Venue: Fyne Court

Address: Bridgwater, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/fyne-court/events/

Quantum Theatre is back with a brand-new adaptation of the much-loved Beatrix Potter tale. Join Jemima on her feather-ruffling adventures in this delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s family...

Fantastical Beasts Family Printmaking

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/fantastical-beasts-family-printmaking/

Unleash your creativity with this wild and exciting printmaking workshop. Dive into the world of relief printmaking and craft bold, eye-catching prints of your very own fantastical creatures – whether...

Magical Willow Family Workshops

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/magical-willow-family-workshops/

Visit for a spellbinding family workshop where you and your little ones can craft a magical willow wand and bring a fantastical creature to life – whether it’s a unicorn, a dragon, or something straight...

Pioneers: Nature’s Aviators

Venue: Fleet Air Arm Museum

Address: Yeovilton, Ilchester

Website: www.nmrn.org.uk/index.php/events/pioneers-natures-aviators-0

Take flight with Zoolab’s Animal Encounters at Fleet Air arm Museum. You'll meet the likes of spiders, snakes and cockroaches as they talk all about how things fly, comparing human aircraft to how the...

Spot’s Birthday Party

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/spots-birthday-party/

Spot had so much fun celebrating his birthday at Taunton Brewhouse last year that he is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited. With integrated Makaton, catchy songs, dancing and lots of interactive...

Kids’ Rave with the Super Pirates

Venue: American Museum & Gardens

Address: Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath

Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/kids-rave-super-pirates-2

They are opening the gardens late for an awesome kids’ rave! Join the amazing Super Pirates in their star disco storytelling tent and enjoy circus play, barrels full of fun, and an epic dance to a classic...

Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Minehead, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. Enjoy a tale of love, magic and mayhem with a telling of a Midsummer Night's Dream by the Three Inch Fools, hosted by Dunster...

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-dinosaur-that-pooped/

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the...

Musical Stories – Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/musical-stories-goldilocks-and-the-three-bears/

A fun, musical storytelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears! With original music, engaging narration, and plenty of chances to join in, they bring this classic fairytale to life. Performed by a multi-instrumentalist,...

Musical Stories – Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/musical-stories-jack-and-the-beanstalk/

A fun, musical storytelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk! With original music, engaging narration, and plenty of chances to join in, they bring this classic fairytale to life. Performed by a multi-instrumentalist,...

Newsies Jr

Venue: The McMillan Theatre

Address: Lower Bath Rd, Bridgwater

Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/somerstage-musical-theatre-school-presents-newsies-jr/

It’s time to ’Seize The Day' as Newsies Jr. hits The McMillan Theatre this August! Join the incredibly talented, hand-picked cast from across the county as they bring this phenomenal musical to life. With...

Illyria - HMS Pinafore

Venue: Merlin Theatre

Address: Bath Road, Frome, Somerset

Website: merlintheatre.co.uk/class/illyria-presents-hms-pinafore/

Josephine, the captain’s daughter, is in love with Ralph, a common sailor. But her father insists that she marries Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty. Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue...

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