Trout, wine and chutney
Canoe the River Tone with Channel Adventure Taunton, meet cheeky lemurs at The Bristol Zoo Project and work your way through 40 rides and attractions at Brean Park. Fish the Parrett for trout and bream, head back into history at Dunster Castle. Or take a tour of Oatley Vineyard or sample the jams and chutneys at the Bere Cider Company.
Country kids
Who was Ian Botham and how good was he? Your dad will tell you when you visit Somerset Cricket Museum. If that whets your appetite for all things sports, maybe try some kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding on the River Tone with Channel Adventure Taunton.
Head to The Bristol Zoo Project to meet cheeky lemurs, European brown bears, zebras and cheetahs at the Wild Place Project. Play crazy golf and trek the trees at the Vivary Adventure Centre, then work your way through 40 rides and attractions at Brean Park, the South West’s largest theme park.
Fill an afternoon on the wooden play equipment and splash pad at the Water Adventure Playpark. Trek over the Quantocks and Somerset Levels. Pack your bucket and spades for the lovely beach at Weston-Super-Mare. Or take the self-guided mystery-themed Treasure Trail around Wells.
A night at the pictures awaits at Scott Cinema. Find a magical adventure deep underground at Wookey Hole Caves, then explore the gorge and subterranean show caves at Cheddar Gorge. Let off steam skating or BMX-ing at Apex Leisure Park. Or explore a wild garden full of mini-beasts at Fyne Court Nature Reserve.
For the grown ups
There’s trout, bream, roach, rudd, carp and dace in the River Parrett. Or try Summerhayes Fisheries for all that plus perch, barbel and chubb. Or hunt birdies and eagles instead at golf courses Enmore Park or Mendip Spring, with its water hazards, long par-five holes and fast greens.
Explore the Somerset Levels from the saddle with Parrett Trail Bikes. Strap your boots on to walk the hills from High Ham to Low Ham. Keep the dog amused with a yomp around Millennium Wood. Head back into history at Dunster Castle or The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens. Then refresh with award-winning artisan drinks at Harry’s Cider.
Head into historic Bath for the abbey, Pulteney Bridge, the Roman Baths and rooftop bathing at the Thermae Bath Spa. Discover Durdle Door and Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast. Hit the hides at WWT Steart marshes to spot lapwings and avocets. Or walk with new furry friends at Somerset Alpaca Trekking.
Take a tour of Oatley Vineyard, home of award-winning dry white wines. Sample award-winning ciders, apple juice, vinegar, jams, chutney and more at Bere Cider Company. Break out from Shepton Mallet Prison Escape Room. Or discover hidden treasures at Langport Vintage Market.
Happy hens
You don’t need to leave the site to be entertained: take the fast route from the mezzanine down the indoor slide into the ballpit. Sing and dance the night away in the karaoke/disco room. Get around the piano for a singalong. Catch a movie in the cinema room.
And waste a day in the heated outdoor pool and four-person hot tub.
Heading out somewhere posh? Pamper yourself in the glam station. Or just get muddy exploring the Mendip Hills and shooting clay from the sky at Brook Bank Shooting. It wouldn’t be a hen do without tobogganing, snowsports, frisbee golf, axe-throwing and kayaking: so try the Mendip Activity Centre.
Get pampered at Montigo Resorts and take along your dog for a spot of special pooch pampering. Book a body wrap and massage at Cadbury Hotel. Learn the subtle art of flower arranging with Daisy Lane. Discover how to make sushi with Your Sushi. Or get taught the art of truffle-making and enrobing with Zara’s Chocolates.
Book restaurant-quality meals at home with Dineindulge. Take advantage of our bespoke services such as dog-walking, babysitting, cookery lessons, hog roasts or marquee events in the garden. Wrap up your day in bohemian Bristol at clubs such as The Lanes and Pryzm or with cocktails at Dirty Martini and Milk Thistle.
