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Tiny Dancers
10th March-21st July 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/tiny-dancers/
Creative dance and play for under 5s and their adults. A chance for families to have fun together with creative input and resources such as scarves, feathers and hoops. Each session includes child-friendly...
African Forest
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Bristol Zoo Project
Website: Bristolzoo.org.uk
Visit the all-new African Forest habitat at Bristol Zoo Project! Opening in April 2026, African Forest offers a unique opportunity to learn about forests, the diversity of life and primate evolution. As...
Carbon Monoxide Safety Competition
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Online
Website: www.ukgdns.com/get-creative-be-safe/
UKGDNs are looking for creative kids to design a poster, poem, film, or something else to raise awareness of a poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (CO). The competition is open to children aged 5 - 11...
Cheddar Junior Parkrun
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Kings Fitness and Leisure
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cheddar-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free but please register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Held every...
Colyton Grammar School
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Colyton Grammar School
Website: www.colytongrammar.com
At Colyton Grammar School, their core values are Scholarship, Humility and Service. Memories are made through opportunities, events and healthy competition. The registration portal for Year 7 entry opens...
Easter Adventures!
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Website: mendip.me/book/easter/
From festive egg hunts to adrenaline-fuelled challenges, there's something for everyone at Mendip Activity Centre. Children aged 4 to 12 can take on the epic Easter Tobogganing Egg Hunt, meanwhile older...
Easter at Monkton Elm Garden Centre
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Monkton Elm Garden Centre
Website: www.monktonelm.com
Join the Easter Bunny Trail from March 28th-April 6th, walk-ins welcome, and win a special chocolate treat! Capture the excitement of Easter and meet the Easter Bunny on 28th and 29th March, paint your...
Family Learning with SS&L
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Online and in Local Centres Across Somerset
Website: sslcourses.co.uk/short-courses
SS&L believe that learning should be accessible, enjoyable, and life-changing. They offer a range of family learning courses and workshops. Last year, they supported over 3,000 learners across Somerset,...
Swimming Lessons
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Various Locations
Website: everyoneactive.com/centre/
Swimming lessons at Wellington Sports Centre, Taunton Swimming Pool and Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, run by Everyone Active in partnership with Somerset Council, help children to have fun and be active...
Wellington School
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Wellington School
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. Visit the website to find out more and book a visit, or...
Writing a Will
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Amicus Law
Website: www.amicuslaw.co.uk
Writing a Will is one of the most important steps any parent can take to protect their family. It is a responsible and empowering act of care for those who matter most. Contact: info@amicuslaw.co.uk, 01278...
Easter Adventures
21st March-19th April 2026
Venue: Stourhead
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/
Spring into action on the Easter trail and find activities for the whole family. Take part in the 10 exciting Easter-themed activities around the garden, and collect your chocolate egg reward. Prices are...
Storytelling Mondays (Spring Term)
23rd March 2026
Venue: Barrington Court
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/
Monday morning storytelling sessions for little ones. Visit for storytelling sessions at 11am and 12pm in the 1920s farm buildings. Suitable for under 5s. Also April 20th and 27th, and May 4th, 11th and...
Farm Animals Messy Play
27th March 2026
Venue: Weston Museum
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/farm-animal-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. The recommended maximum...
An Eggcellent Adventure Trail
28th March-20th April 2026
Venue: The Roman Baths
Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/eggcellent-adventure-trail
Have an adventure as you join in this seasonal museum trail. Let children be your guides as you step back in time to discover the seasonal trail as they hide eggs around the museum. Follow the clues to...
Easter Adventures at Barrington Court
28th March-19th April 2026
Venue: Barrington Court
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Barrington Court on a colourful, sensory inspired Easter trail. Discover ten activities to encourage the whole family to pause, look, listen,...
Easter Egg Hunt at Montacute House
28th March-19th April 2026
Venue: Montacute House
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events/
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Montacute House on an Easter trail. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free...
Easter Trail 2026: Motte & Bailey Investigate the Siege of Dunster
28th March-19th April 2026
Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/
Join the time-travelling characters - Motte & Bailey - for an Easter adventure at Dunster Castle. Complete the family-friendly trail and claim your chocolate egg. You can choose between a standard chocolate...
Monthly Market
28th March 2026
Venue: Weston Museum
Website: westonmuseum.org
With a wide and wonderful range of local stallholders and businesses, you’ll find the perfect gift for a loved one (or yourself!). Stallholders also change regularly, meaning every month has a unique...
Spring Fayre
28th March 2026
Venue: Bath City Farm
Website: www.bathcityfarm.org.uk/events/spring-fayre-2/
The annual Spring Fayre will be taking place on Saturday 28th March this year. They are also hosting various activities all day: Plant Shop, Fayre Games, face painting, animal feed for sale, gifts and...
Family Yoga in Acorn Wood
1st April 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/family-yoga-in-acorn-wood/
Step into the gentle, playful world of Tales from Acorn Wood with this charming family yoga session designed for children aged 2-5 years and their parent/carer. No yoga experience is needed, making this...
Tales From Acorn Wood
1st April 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/tales-of-acorn-wood/
Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children...
Funderworld Bristol
2nd April-4th May 2026
Venue: Durdham Downs
Website: funderworld.com
Funderworld is packed with heart-pounding attractions, including adrenaline-pumping rides for the boldest adventurers and family-friendly favourites for all ages to enjoy together. Plus, the food court...
The Boy and the Heron (PG)
2nd April 2026
Venue: Strode Theatre
Website: www.strodetheatre.org.uk/event/the-boy-and-the-heron/
From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away), this is the critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure The Boy and the Heron from 2023. As he embarks on...
Easter at Prior Park
3rd-7th April 2026
Venue: Prior Park Landscape Garden
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden/events/
10 Easter-themed stations await to be discovered on this Easter trail. Test your skills in the egg and spoon race, decorate an egg for your Easter tree and be ready for laughs aplenty in the very popular...
Easter at We The Curious
3rd-19th April 2026
Venue: We The Curious
Website: wethecurious.org
Families can expect an action-packed day out this Easter holiday. Investigate the delicious chemistry of cake baking in the Kitchen, use science to help out some magical creatures in live show ‘Fairytale...
Easter Eggcitement: The Great Garden Hunt
3rd-19th April 2026
Venue: American Museum & Gardens
Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/easter-eggcitement
Visit over the Easter school holidays for The Great Garden Hunt, a family trail set among the tulips and springtime blossom. Search the gardens for ten brightly decorated bird tables, each home to a numbered...
Easter on the Farm
3rd-19th April 2026
Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum
Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/easter-on-the-farm-2/
Visit for family-friendly activities including an egg hunt, meet the bunnies, donkey rides, and lots of fun Easter crafts. Take part in the 2026 Easter Trail and win a treat.
Gang Show
8th-11th April 2026
Venue: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre
Website: www.tacchi-morris.com/taunton-gang-show/
Taunton Scout & Guide Gang Show are proud to be back and are ready to shine! Join the award-winning Gang and their Band, as they perform for you a fantastic family variety show. Relaxed Performance information...
Magic at the Museum
8th April 2026
Venue: The Helicopter Museum
Website: www.helimuseum.com
A Special Holiday Activity Day for families at the museum with different activities every week. Watch a live magic show, witness incredible balloon modelling, marvel at the slight of hand illusions, try...
Jack and the Beanstalk Puppet Shows
9th April 2026
Venue: Weston Museum
Website: westonmuseum.org
Visit and join Professor Paul Wheeler for his take on Jack and the Beanstalk! No need to pre-book – just turn up and enjoy! Also 16th April.
Teddy’s Day On The Farm
9th April 2026
Venue: Strode Theatre
Website: www.strodetheatre.org.uk/event/teddys-day-on-the-farm/
The Barking Dog Theatre Company presents Teddy’s Day On The Farm. Suitable for children aged 6 and under.
The Wind In The Willows
9th April 2026
Venue: Strode Theatre
Website: www.strodetheatre.org.uk/event/the-wind-in-the-willows/
The Barking Dog Theatre Company presents The Wind In The Willows. Adapted for children aged 5 – 10 years.
A Woodland Wonder
10th April 2026
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/a-woodland-wonder/10158
Join Ratty as she learns about the environment and plant your very own seeds! A fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, and lots of...
Dinosaur Adventure Live! Danger on T-Rex Mountain
10th April 2026
Venue: The McMillan Theatre
Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dinosaur-adventure-live-danger-on-t-rex-mountain/
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the brand-new adventure? Join the intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the dinosaurs!
Nursery Rhyme Toddler Crafts
10th April 2026
Venue: Weston Museum
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/nursery-rhyme-toddler-crafts/
With a range of sensory and crafty activities, you’ll have a great time! The best part? You get to take some of your crafty creations home with you to display and show off! £5 per child (parents go...
Ray Bubbles: The Ultimate Bubble Show
10th April 2026
Venue: Merlin Theatre
Website: merlintheatre.co.uk/class/ray-bubbles-the-ultimate-bubble-show/
Ray Bubbles promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as he uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. The performance is suitable for children...
Rock The Tots: Legends!
10th April 2026
Venue: Rondo Theatre
Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
Steph and Craig are back with their fun live music sessions for families. This month they are celebrating musical legends that are no longer with us, but the music lives on! From Prince to Kurt Cobain,...
Family Yoga with The Littlest Yak
15th April 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/family-yoga-with-the-littlest-yak/
A heartwarming family yoga adventure inspired by The Littlest Yak. Perfect for children aged 2-5 years and their parent/carer, this gentle, imaginative session blends early years yoga with storytelling...
Flow & Grow
15th April 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/flow-grow/
A calm, confidence-building yoga and mindfulness session created especially for tweens aged 8-12 years old. This empowering one-off workshop helps young people unwind, stretch, and reset through accessible...
Woodland Friends: Hares
17th April 2026
Venue: Weston Museum
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/woodland-friends-hares/
Prepare for a sensory-filled, exciting time exploring the world of hares. You can expect scrap materials, stories, and play! 10:30-11:15am.
eat:Weston
18th April 2026
Venue: On the Italian Gardens
Website: www.eatfestivals.org
At all eat:Festivals events you can buy local food and drink direct from the producers in a welcoming environment. With a wide-range of free entertainment including DJs, buskers, strolling characters,...
Slime Workshop
18th April 2026
Venue: Weston Museum
Website: westonmuseum.org/event/crunchy-fluffy-slime-workshop-2/
Art in Mind presents the ooey-gooey Slime Workshop, this time with a crunchy, fluffy twist! Get ready to personalise your slime to be as unique as you! Choose from a range of colours, or you can even make...
Spring Plant Sale
18th April 2026
Venue: Bath City Farm
Website: www.bathcityfarm.org.uk/events/spring-plant-sale/
Spring is the perfect time to plant in your garden, planter or allotment. The growing team and gardening volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions and support you to choose the right plants for...
The Littlest Yak
18th April 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-littlest-yak/
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance. A gorgeous story celebrating...
The Littlest Yak
19th April 2026
Venue: Merlin Theatre
Website: merlintheatre.co.uk/class/the-littlest-yak/
Join them this Easter for a dazzling adventure into the heart of the Himalayas. This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley will delight audiences young...
Top Secret - The Magic of Science
19th April 2026
Venue: The McMillan Theatre
Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/top-secret---the-magic-of-science/
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Top Secret is a fast-moving, colourful, magical science show suitable for the whole family filled with mystery, suspense, and...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
29th April-2nd May 2026
Venue: Rondo Theatre
Website: rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
Bath Drama presents a fun reimagining of one of Shakespeare’s most fantastical works, full of fairies, romance, magic, comedy and mayhem, transposed from the medieval Athens and the surrounding forest...
Spring Steam Spectacular 2026
1st-4th May 2026
Venue: West Somerset Railway
Website: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/spring-steam-spectacular-2026
A special celebration of 50 years of steam on the revived West Somerset Railway. The four-day steam gala will showcase a slice of the incredible variety of motive power that has graced the metals of the...
Nick Cope Family Show
9th May 2026
Venue: Komedia Bath
Website: komediabath.co.uk/events/
Join Nick Cope for a delightful fun-filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. With his charming songs and humour Nick engages, entertains, and enthrals all generations....
Rare Plant Fair
17th May 2026
Venue: American Museum & Gardens
Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/rare-plant-fair
For all plant lovers and garden enthusiasts, the Rare Plant Fair is an excellent opportunity to buy beautiful, interesting and unusual plants. A selection of specialist nurseries, all with genuine plant...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
22nd-24th May 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea/
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs...
May Plant Sale
23rd May 2026
Venue: Bath City Farm
Website: www.bathcityfarm.org.uk/events/may-plant-sale/
Spring is the perfect time to plant in your garden, planter or allotment. The growing team and gardening volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions and support you to choose the right plants for...
Archaeology Adventures - May Half Term
26th-29th May 2026
Venue: The Roman Baths
Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/archaeology-adventures-may-half-term
Examine the Roman remains at The Roman Baths. Dig for replica Roman artefacts in the special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures - just like a real archaeologist!...
Ludi Florales - Free Family Crafts
26th-29th May 2026
Venue: The Roman Baths
Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/ludi-florales-free-family-crafts
Visit to celebrate a special Roman spring festival and create a flower garland to wear. Included in admission. 2-4pm.
Remarkable Rangers: Wildlife Days (May Half Term)
26th-27th May 2026
Venue: Barrington Court
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/
This May half term, go and meet the Remarkable Ranger team and discover the different habitats that support the wildlife that calls Barrington Court home. Get hands-on with some pond dipping, have a go...
K-POP PARTY
28th May 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/k-pop-party/
This high-energy, family-friendly show brings the world of K-Pop to a theatre near you. Kids and adults will fall in love with their chosen ICON and get the chance to help crown their favourite character...
Royal Bath & West Show 2026
28th-30th May 2026
Venue: The Showground
Website: www.bathandwestshowground.com/events/royal-bath-west-show-2026-2
Visit this summer for a Great British family day out. The Show will feature a plethora of activities, demonstrations and entertainment, including interactive activities, fast-paced excitement in the Main...
Falconry Displays at Barrington Court (May Half Term)
29th May 2026
Venue: Barrington Court
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/barrington-court/events/
The wonderful birds and handlers from Xtreme Falconry return again in May half term. Marvel at majestic birds of prey as they swoop across the South Lawn. Displays will take place at 11.30am and 2.30pm.
Minny Stynker
6th June 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/minny-stynker/
Join Soap Soup Theatre on their most riotous, colourful adventure of all – where a bedroom becomes a forest, a school turns into a solar system and the drawings in your bag have a life of their own!...
Garden Theatre – Othello
11th June 2026
Venue: American Museum & Gardens
Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/othello
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Othello, one of Shakespeare’s most captivating and thrilling plays, and enjoy a summer’s evening of outdoor theatre in their spectacular gardens with valley views.
Midsummer Revels
17th June 2026
Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum
Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/midsummer-revels/
Featuring traditional English folksongs, self-written material and toe-tapping dance tunes, Midsummer Revels is a glorious feel-good evocation of sunny days. Songs of the land and sea, town and country...
History Alive: Knights Tournament
20th June 2026
Venue: The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
Website: bishopspalace.org.uk/event/medieval-knight-tournament/
Feel the thrill of medieval combat as armoured knights clash in a spectacular Tournament of the Knights at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells. More details of this exciting and family-friendly event will be...
Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel
21st June 2026
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/family/fun-for-little-ones-a-tribute-to-ms-rachel/9978
Get ready for giggles, singing, dancing, and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their...
Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat
27th-28th June 2026
Venue: The McMillan Theatre
Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dr-seuss-the-cat-in-the-hat/
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on...