We have put together a list below of family friendly events happening locally this Half Term…we hope that you have a lovely week whatever you may be up to 🙂
- Sand Sculpture Festival, Weston-Super-Mare
Check out westonsandsculpture.co.uk for details of this fantastic event, with plenty on offer for the children.
- West Somerset Railway – Hestercombe Express
The Express runs every Wednesday between 4th May and 28th September (excluding Wednesday 10th August), and offers a trip on the railway, plus the chance to enjoy the beautiful Hestercombe Gardens.
Full details and costs can be found at:-
westsomersetrailway.vticket.co.uk/product.php/11/hestercombe-express
- Brean Leisure Park – Saturday 4th June
Half price wristbands to the UK’s biggest free admission attraction Brean theme park followed by their completely FREE fantastic fireworks displays! Please Note : The half price Fun City wristband is only available after 5pm.
- Dunster Castle – Knight School – Tuesday 31st May
For 5 – 8 year olds. Learn all about being a knight – including jousting on wooden hobby horses
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
- Barrington Court – 28TH May – 5th June
Paint hand cut wooden decorations – great fun for all the family
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
- East Somerset Railway – Monday 30th May
Tractor Ted is back! Tractor rides, face painting, animal fun – a great day out!
- The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Wells – Monday 30th May
Join the Minibeast hunt in the Community Garden! From 11am-3pm for a fun session!
- The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Wells – Friday 3rd June
Family Fun Friday in the Stable Yard Room. Make spiders, dragonflies and beautiful bugs. There will also be garden games and dressing up to keep little ones en
- Roman Baths, Bath – 30th May-3rd June
Explore the animals around the Baths and make a mobile. All included in admission price, no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
www.romanbaths.co.uk/events/animal-antics
- Puxton Park, Weston-Super-Mare
Hours of fun for the whole family, all year round. Mini golf, Miniature Railway, falconry centre, maze, giant fort – the list goes on! Animals to pet, falconry centre with daily flying display, and don’t miss the special owl encounter.
- Great Wood, Nether Stowey, Nr. Bridgwater
Enjoy a leisurely stroll, go on a long-distance horse ride or discover the forest by bike.
There are plenty of spots for a family picnic or BBQ, and lots of space for games – a fun day out!
- Fyne Court, Quantock Hills, Nr. Bridgwater
Discover the play trail, play a tune on the musical chimes, have a game of giant Jenga and much more. There are plenty of dens to be built, mud to walk barefoot in and snails to race. Lots of fun things to do at Fyne Court
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/things-to-see-and-do-at-fyne-court
- Wimbleball Lake, near Dulverton, Somerset,
Pond Dipping and Bug Hunting’ Family Wildlife Watch Session at Burrator – Sun 29 May 2016
Fancy doing something different with your family on a Sunday? For cost and time details:-
www.swlakestrust.org.uk/events/8959
Outdoor clothes and boots needed – Hot chocolate and biscuits provided!
- Cheddar Caves and Gorge
Explore Britain’s biggest gorge – from the dramatic cliffs rising 450ft, to the stunning stalactite caverns. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoy a great day out for families, nature and history lovers, and outdoor adventurers.
Full details:- www.cheddargorge.co.uk/
- North Somerset Butterfly House
A secret paradise in the heart of the Westcountry – surround yourself with some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies and exotic plants.
The perfect place for families to discover and explore tropical wildlife. The workshop area offers a fantastic education space for school groups and parties to enjoy our amazing bug shows!
- The Museum of Somerset – 31st May, 11.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m.
Get Up Close Day May. Touch and explore hundreds of museum objects.
- Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre – Mon/Tues/Wed & Thurs of Half Term
12pm -Centre and tea gardens open to visitors
2pm – An afternoon with Rod & the birds in the garden, the field, and/or the owl barn
- Wookey Hole Caves – 28th May-5th June
A great day out for all the family – 4D cinema, Adventure Golf, Circus show, caves and loads more for all to enjoy – plus…. The Walk Around Dinosaur is back!!
www.wookey.co.uk/whitsun-28th-may-to-5th-june
Don’t forget you can save 20% on your entry to Wookey Hole caves with your exclusive voucher that you can download here
- Yeovil Country Park – starts Tuesday 31st May (10.00), ends Friday 3rd June (16.00)
Fairy Tale Trail – pick up a trail leaflet from Ninesprings café, and then follow the breadcrumbs around the woods.
www.southsomersetcountryside.com/yeovil-country-park/events-at-ycp/fairytale-trail/
- AJ’s Laser Tag, Weston-super-Mare
If the weather turns head to Country Mummy favourite AJ’s for a game of laser tag and buy one game get one free with this exclusive voucher that you can download here
For more ideas on where to head this half term have a look on out days out page which can be found here
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