What's On in Somerset

Adventures in Time and Space – 60 Years of Doctor Who Art Exhibition

Venue: The Museum of Somerset

Website: museumofsomerset.org.uk

This summer the Museum of Somerset will take visitors on a nostalgia-filled ride with its latest exhibition. The opening coincides with the latest BBC series featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the fifteenth Doctor....

Summer of Play

Venue: Montacute House

Address: Montacute

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events/1a9c0784-aa79-45a0-b239-2ff5991b257b

You and your families will be able to enjoy many games and activities in the beautiful family picnic area at Montacute House. Play a game of croquet, boules, Kubb (one to discover), quoits, Connect 4,...

Shaun the Sheep: Fun with the Flock AR Trail

Venue: Hestercombe Gardens

Address: Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.hestercombe.com/whats-on/shaun-the-sheep-fun-with-the-flock-a-r-trail

Pick up a trail sheet and join Shaun in a brand new augmented reality trail experience around the beautiful gardens. Can 'ewe' find all nine hidden markers? Scan the markers on the trail with your phone...

Summer of Play at Barrington Court

Venue: Barrington Court

Address: Ilminster

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/971695a7-ff84-4b56-b8e9-a0528aba592b

Visit this summer for pockets of play around the Barrington Court estate. With activities changing fortnightly, there's plenty to keep the family busy all through the holidays. This event is free, but...

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/5b6ddd08-5c74-41fb-9ecd-8ab5fa28354f

Visit for a summer of possibilities. With plenty to explore, move and create throughout the garden, at Prior Park you'll find a range of activities available. Explore nature with a bug trail, use an explorer...

Summer Trail 2024

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Dunster, Minehead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/c5f5cabc-8bd7-450b-a6eb-c8f4ece81cc6

Help the knights of Dunster Castle find their shields which have been lost around the grounds. 10am-4pm. £3 per trail, prize included. Normal admission applies.

Caveman Curiosity

Venue: Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Website: www.cheddargorge.co.uk

Imagine what it was like to live in the Stone Age. From 25th July – 1st September you can journey back in time and be immersed in a fun and educational experience brought to life by their hunter-gatherers....

Summer Activities: Fun on the Farm

Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum

Address: Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset

Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/summer-fun-on-the-farm-2024/

Visit for a summer of fun! There’s plenty to keep the family entertained, from visiting animals to craft and play days. Browse the Museum galleries to discover more about local history, see their latest...

Axel Scheffler: A Life in Illustration

Venue: Weston Museum

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

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/axel-scheffler-a-life-in-illustration/2024-07-27/

This summer, Weston Museum proudly presents Axel Scheffler: A Life in Illustration, a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the work of this best-selling illustrator. Known for creating beloved characters...

Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC)

Venue: Bridgwater & Taunton College

Website: www.btc.ac.uk

At Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC), they believe learning is a lifelong journey. Whether you're interested in exploring a new hobby or advancing your career, BTC offers a diverse range of courses for...

Cheddar Junior Parkrun

Venue: Kings Fitness and Leisure

Address: Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cheddar-juniors/

A free, 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...

Razzamataz Yeovil

Venue: Westfield Academy

Address: Stiby Road, Yeovil, Somerset

Website: yeovil.razzamataz.co.uk

Razzamataz uses theatre arts within small class sizes to nurture a child’s confidence and self-esteem, all while making sure they are having a lot of fun. Join in at Westfield Academy on Saturdays during...

Shaun the Sheep: Fun with the Flock AR Trail

Venue: Hestercombe Gardens

Address: Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.hestercombe.com/whats-on/shaun-the-sheep-fun-with-the-flock-a-r-trail

Pick up a trail sheet and join Shaun in a brand-new augmented reality trail experience around the beautiful gardens. Can 'ewe' find all nine hidden markers? You'll be able to help Bitzer find the Flock,...

Summer Activities: Fun on the Farm

Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum

Address: Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset

Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/summer-fun-on-the-farm-2024/

There’s plenty to keep the family entertained, from visiting animals to craft and play days. Browse the Museum galleries to discover more about local history, see their latest art exhibition, and enjoy...

Summer Holidays Play Trail

Venue: Fyne Court

Address: Bridgwater, Somerset

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

Have fun in the outdoors with a variety of play stations to discover at Fyne Court. Get active at the gym station with hula hooping and more. Try their outdoor games including Jenga, archery, and Spikeball....

Summer of Play

Venue: Montacute House

Address: Montacute

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events/1a9c0784-aa79-45a0-b239-2ff5991b257b

You will be able to enjoy many games and activities in the beautiful family picnic area at Montacute House. Play a game of croquet, boules, Kubb (one to discover), quoits, Connect 4, giant Jenga, mini...

Summer of Play at Barrington Court

Venue: Barrington Court

Address: Ilminster

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/971695a7-ff84-4b56-b8e9-a0528aba592b

Visit this summer for pockets of play around the Barrington Court estate. With activities changing fortnightly, there's plenty to keep the family busy. The tennis court and table tennis will be open daily,...

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

With plenty to explore, move and create throughout the garden, at Prior Park you'll find a range of activities available. Explore nature with a bug trail, use an explorer pack to identify creepy crawlies,...

Summer Trail 2024

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Dunster, Minehead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/c5f5cabc-8bd7-450b-a6eb-c8f4ece81cc6

Help the knights of Dunster Castle find their shields which have been lost around the grounds. Can you help to find the shields and work out which belongs to which Knight? 10am-4pm. £3 per trail, prize...

Swimming Lessons at Everyone Active

Venue: Various Venues

Website: everyoneactive.com/join

Back to school... back to the pool! Choice from a variety of local venues including Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, Taunton Pool, Wellsprings Leisure Centre and Wellington Sports Centre swimming pool...

Swimming Lessons at Freedom Leisure Centres

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/swimlessons

At Freedom Leisure centres, they offer a fantastic range of swimming lessons for both adults and children. Lessons are all about developing confident and competent swimmers through fun and enjoyment. Freedom...

We The Curious

Venue: We The Curious

Address: 1 Millennium Square, One Millennium Square, Anchor Rd, Bristol

Website: www.wethecurious.org

With hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and the UK’s only 3D Planetarium, We The Curious is one of the UK's biggest and most exciting interactive science and arts centres. With two floors, the...

Yeovil Rec Junior Parkrun

Venue: Yeovil Recreation Centre

Address: Chilton Grove, Yeovil, Somerset

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/yeovilrec-juniors/

A free, 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...

Outdoor Cinema at Fyne Court - Grease

Venue: Fyne Court

Address: Bridgwater

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/fyne-court/events/b851049c-bb43-4ba0-9e7f-a223c4181882

Visit for a cinematic experience in the grounds of Fyne Court - bring blankets, seats and pillows and enjoy one of the feel-good films. Grease: join in for a musical classic on a Sunday night, sing along...

Science Museum: The Live Stage Show

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

Join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways....

The Gondoliers - Illyria

Venue: Merlin Theatre

Address: Bath Road, Frome, Somerset

Website: www.merlintheatre.co.uk/whats-on/performances/the-gondoliers---illyria/

Set in picturesque Venice, this light-hearted operetta will whisk you away to a world of blissful romance, barbed satire and comedic chaos. Performed in the great outdoors, ‘The Gondoliers’ promises...

Science Museum Live

Venue: Westlands Yeovil

Address: Westbourne Cl, Yeovil

Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/science-museum-live/9344/#

This year join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting...

Tiny Dancers (Winter 2024)

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/tiny-dancers-winter-2024/

Get ready to groove with your little ones! Tiny Dancers offers families the chance to have fun together with creative input and resources such as scarves, feathers, and hoops. Each session includes child-friendly...

Youth Theatre - Group 2

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/brewhouse-youth-theatre-ages-7-11/

Youth Theatre: Group 2 is tailored for those aged 7-11 and is a group designed to explore imagination and learn core performance skills. Each session will include lots of fun and be the perfect opportunity...

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Venue: Merlin Theatre

Address: Bath Road, Frome, Somerset

Website: www.merlintheatre.co.uk/whats-on/performances/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles---illyria/

The original and greatest literary detective of them all, Sherlock Holmes, and his assistant Doctor Watson tackle the most baffling case of their careers in this faithful, cheeky but chilling adaptation....

Autumn Toddler Crafts!

Venue: Weston Museum

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

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/autumn-toddler-crafts/

Prepare for a colourful and sensory-filled time as you’ll have the chance to create five sensory and crafty activities, this month with a special autumnal twist. The best part? You get to take three...

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Venue: Rondo Theatre

Address: St. Saviours Rd, Bath

Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

Six schools in six years, a smelly stepdad, and getting in trouble with his substitute teacher seemed like the worst of Percy Jacksons problems... But does he have what it takes to recover Zeus’ lightning...

Parade - The Giant Wheel

Venue: St Johns Church Yard and The Quedam

Address: Yeovil

Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/parade-the-giant-wheel-autin-dance-theatre/9536#details

A moving performance inspired by the beauty, power, and impact of people from different walks of life coming together, featuring a 12-foot tall Giant Wheel powered by six street artists and accompanied...

Slime Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

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

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/slime-workshop-210924/

An unforgettable workshop where you’ll have the chance to create your very own pot of slime, customised with scents and colours that tickle your imagination. And the best part? You get to take your slimy...

The Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival

Venue: Brean to Porlock Weir

Website: www.somersetcoastfestival.co.uk

The Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival is a celebration of the unique and diverse coastline bringing together events that offer everything from running, walking and outdoor activities to art, music, and...

Weaving with Wool

Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum

Address: Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset

Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/family-handweaving/

A family-friendly activity to weave your own coaster using colourful British wool. Drop-in activity. Free with Museum Unlimited/normal admission applies. 10am-4pm.

Babble Bears Colour Course

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/babble-bears-colour-course/

Babble Bears are family learning classes which support the development of communication skills through singing, signing, sensory play, and stories. Led by Cherry Hingston, this five-week course will focus...

Monthly Makers Market

Venue: Weston Museum

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

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/monthly-makers-market-2/2024-09-28/

Join a wonderful bunch of local businesses and makers on the last Saturday of every month (excluding December) in the warm and welcoming Learning Space. With the wide range of local stallholders and businesses,...

Somerset Comic Con and Gaming Festival

Venue: The Showground

Address: Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Website: www.bathandwestshowground.com/events/somerset-comic-con-and-gaming-festival-2-2

The Somerset Comic Con and Gaming Festival is coming to the Bath & West Showground this September! Visitors can expect to see fabulous exhibitors, cosplay and costume groups, great props and activities...

Pop Divas Live!

Venue: The McMillan Theatre

Address: Lower Bath Rd, Bridgwater

Website: https://www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/-pop-divas-live

With family-friendly choreography and lyrics, your little divas and their friends will have the time of their lives at Pop Divas Live! Featuring all of their favourite female stars including Little Mix,...

TWILIGHT Fire, Light, Performance, Music, Sound, Art, Nature

Venue: Fyne Court

Address: Bridgwater

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/fyne-court/events/eb4edce0-d02c-4203-b1ab-27c288756aaa

Enjoy fire and light performances, music, sound and light installations on the Green and throughout the woodlands from 7pm to 10pm each evening. A creative and enchanting night-time experience, with sounds...

Dunster Castle School of Magic

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Minehead, Somerset

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/63f16457-5a5c-4df8-89cf-ad2c1840f143

Dunster Castle School of Magic returns for another adventure. It's time for the Pumpkin Games. Get your sports shoes on and be ready to compete. The trail runs from October 5th, £3 per trail including...

Halloween Toddler Crafts

Venue: Weston Museum

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

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/halloween-toddler-crafts/

Prepare for a colourful and sensory-filled time as you’ll have the chance to create five sensory and crafty activities, this month with a special spooky twist. The best part? You get to take three of...

WiFi Wars

Venue: Rondo Theatre

Address: St. Saviours Rd, Bath

Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

WiFi Wars returns with the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!

Ed Sheeran Experience

Venue: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre

Address: School Road, Monkton Heathfield Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.tacchi-morris.com/ed-sheeran-experience/

After a fantastic show last summer, Jack Shepherd returns! Jack 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...

Fungal Foray at Hestercombe

Venue: Hestercombe Gardens

Address: Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.hestercombe.com/whats-on/fungal-foray

Join Michael Jordan, author and chairman of the Fungus Conservation Trust, for a fun and informative walk through the gardens to discover and identify the many different types of mushrooms and toadstools...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

Prepare to see Eric Carle’s beautifully imaginative stories come to life at this special event, featuring a variety of enchanting puppets and special audience participation elements. The production faithfully...

Little Red Riding Could

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

Nothing’s quite what you’d expect in the deep, dark woods. Little Red Riding Hood is no longer little, she no longer wears a hood, and she wants to be called by her real name. She’s questioning everything....

Fungal Foray at Hestercombe

Venue: Hestercombe Gardens

Address: Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.hestercombe.com/whats-on/fungal-foray

Join Michael Jordan, author and chairman of the Fungus Conservation Trust, for a fun and informative walk through the gardens to discover and identify the many different types of mushrooms and toadstools...

Seasonal Garden Walk: Autumn Colour

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Minehead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/20c84462-82ab-4e43-8b5f-dbbcb79dc6aa

Join a member of the garden team on a walk through the garden. Enjoy the vibrant splashes of colour that autumn brings and finish at the Watermill Tearoom for a bite to eat with an exclusive 20% discount...

October Half Term Spider Trail

Venue: Prior Park Landscape Garden

Address: Bath, Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden/events/07ebe9b0-7e10-4e3f-b33e-4c697cf1c077

This October half term, children can follow a spooky spider trail around Prior Park. There will be clues and facts about your favourite eight-legged friends, just in time for Halloween. Booking not needed,...

Super Nature - Autumn Trail

Venue: Montacute House

Address: Somerset

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events/418a1afe-c7fd-45c8-a61f-039f9b9ad83e

Discover 10 points around the garden to learn all about wildlife in autumn and have fun on your journey. Have a go at leaf rubbing, making an origami bat and much more. Learn all about how the local wildlife...

The Amazing Bubble Man

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science, and fun of bubbles. He explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry...

Ghost Tours 2024

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Address: Minehead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/471833be-e96e-4d68-ab01-55206075748c

Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? Listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle, with a few surprises and scares...

Trash Test Dummies

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

Everyone put your bins out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty! With side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics, and dexterous juggling, these Dummies are off on an imaginative...

Dinosaur Soap Making Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

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

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/dino-soap-workshop-291024/

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own bar of dinosaur soap? Now is your chance! This is a beginner’s workshop where ‘Art in Mind’ will guide you through the art of soap making. All the necessary...

Hannah's Hoofers presents: A Spoonful of Sugar

Venue: The McMillan Theatre

Address: Lower Bath Rd, Bridgwater

Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/hannahs-hoofers-presents-a-spoonful-of-sugar/

Join Hannah’s Hoofers in the search for the perfect nanny in their eighth production at The McMillan Theatre. You’ll find Mary Poppins, who will spread happiness and take you on fantastical adventures...

Meet the Mermaids!

Venue: Rondo Theatre

Address: St. Saviours Rd, Bath

Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

A very special chance to meet the mermaids in their undersea grotto. Celebrate Halloween with a special mermaid glow-up, make a wish in the magical Bath Spring, and receive a gift for each little two-legger....

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Rondo Theatre

Address: St. Saviours Rd, Bath

Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/

Join New Works Ballet Theatre in the exciting revival under the sea with The Little Mermaid. Based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, it's a story of friendship, life under the sea, unexpected...

Edward Scissorhands

Venue: Merlin Theatre

Address: Bath Road, Frome, Somerset

Website: www.merlintheatre.co.uk/whats-on/performances/edward-scissorhands-matthew-bourne-dance/

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005. Based on the classic Tim Burton movie, Bourne and...

The Animal Guyz: Amazing Animals

Venue: The McMillan Theatre

Address: Lower Bath Rd, Bridgwater

Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/the-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...

Christmas Market

Venue: Hestercombe Gardens

Address: Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.hestercombe.com/whats-on/christmas-market

Explore the bustling annual Christmas Market, featuring festive stalls bursting with beautiful locally-sourced gifts, delicious treats and unique hand-crafted items. With festive food and drink including...

Dear Zoo

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

Dear Zoo, the timeless children’s classic book, returns to the stage! See your favourite characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog, and of course, a perfect puppy....

The Rural Living Show 2024

Venue: King’s College Prep School

Address: Taunton

Website: www.rurallivingshow.co.uk

Somerset’s much-loved Christmas market ‘The Rural Living Show’ returns. The family-friendly show is set to be a fantastic start to the festive calendar with a huge array of stalls from local and...

There’s a Monster in Your Show

Venue: The McMillan Theatre

Address: Lower Bath Rd, Bridgwater

Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/theres-a-monster-in-your-show/

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A high-energy 50-minute...

The West Somerset Railway’s Christmas Events 2024

Venue: The West Somerset Railway

Address: Minehead

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

Brand new for 2024: Join beloved panto characters for a vibrant trip on a steam train from Bishops Lydeard to Williton, complete with abundant audience interaction! Cherish unforgettable moments on the...

Pinocchio

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Address: Coal Orchard, Taunton

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

When the puppet Pinocchio magically springs to life, woodcarver Geppetto is astounded. How could this be? But just as the pair starts to figure out a life together, Pinocchio’s mischievous ways lead...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Westlands Ballroom, Westlands Yeovil

Address: Yeovil, Somerset

Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/pantomime/jack-and-the-beanstalk/9416

Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a family panto, full of fun! Visit for Christmas 2024 as they present the classic pantomime and the ultimate adventure – Jack and the Beanstalk! Packed with music, magic, fun...