A family group playing giant snakes and ladders on the Green Court in front of Dunster Castle — Visitors playing lawn games outside Dunster Castle | © NTI/James Dobson

Family-friendly places in Somerset

There's all sorts for families to do at places around Somerset, from visiting a natural pier to running across the grass. Start planning your day out for the family to enjoy.

Discover a natural pier and acres of grass to explore in the fresh air.

An adult, holding a small child, watches their child playing games on the lawn of the Green Court at Dunster Castle, Somerset

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Dunster Castle and watermill

Looking for a fun family day out this summer? Whether you're after outdoor games or a fun trail for the kids, we've got lots for you to enjoy.

Two parents and two small children, all in colourful shorts and t-shirts, sitting on a low-rise concrete plinth having a picnic

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Barrington Court

Find out more about what family activities are available at Barrington Court in Somerset, and plan your visit

Children playing near orangery at Montacute House

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Montacute House

If you’re looking for things to do together this spring, why not head over to Montacute House? There is plenty to keep the whole family happy.

Children playing in the gardens at Tyntesfield, North Somerset.

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Tyntesfield near Bristol

Looking for fun family activities to do? Whether you're after outdoor games for the kids or just a relaxing picnic in nature, we've got plenty for you to enjoy.

Visitors on the Palladian Bridge at Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset

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Explore the garden at Prior Park

There are all sorts of architecture and wildlife to be discovered at Prior Park, from bridges to a restored Edwardian summerhouse and kingfishers around the lakes.

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Fyne Court

Fyne Court is a brilliant place for families to explore. Find out more about the activities you can enjoy together.

Two walkers standing next to a rock formation at Dunkery Beacon on the Holnicote Estate

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Holnicote Estate

Holnicote Estate has something for everyone, from its wild moorland and shingle beaches to ancient woodland and charming villages. Plus, keep an eye out for its resident red deer.

A family looking out over the lake with the Pantheon in the distance at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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Family fun at Stourhead

Find out the family-friendly things to do at Stourhead, from events in the garden to exploring the house.

Looking for a day out that'll keep the whole family entertained in the summer holidays? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.

Tyntesfield

Build your tallest tower or best balance beam course in our ‘Let’s Build’ area. Head to ‘Let’s Discover’ to become a woodland explorer or ‘Let’s move’ to try your hand at tennis. Come and play at Tyntesfield this summer!

Visitors playing skittles on the Cedar Lawn at Montacute, Somerset

Montacute House

Enjoy family games and activities in the beautiful picnic area at Montacute House. Play a game of croquet, boules, Kubb (one to discover), quoits, connect 4, giant Jenga, mini wheelbarrow racing and more. Or just run around like crazy...

Barrington Court

Join us 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. The tennis court and table tennis will be open daily, and our Grab and Go sports bags will available to borrow from reception with football, cricket and rounders.

Prior Park

Explore nature with a bug trail, or use an explorer pack to identify creepy crawlies. If you need to burn off some energy then you can get active with our active play station. Or let your imagination run free and get creative using wooden blocks and table top games - play your way.

Dunster Castle

Come along and get involved in our Summer trail from 20 July until 1 September. Help the knights of Dunster Castle find their shields which have been lost around the grounds and work out which shield belongs to which knight.

Stourhead

Divided into distinct and interesting activity zones, this wide outdoor space contains something for everyone and for budding artists, the craft tent always has something to do, with volunteers on hand to lead you through an exciting new craft at weekly sessions. Construct impressive structures from wooden blocks or build a giant marble run.

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Outdoor theatre in the South West

Come and experience a theatre performance in the great outdoors this summer, with plenty of shows to choose from across the South West. Bring the whole family, a picnic blanket and some popcorn and settle down to watch the show with nature and perhaps a historic house as your backdrop. Browse our programme of shows and find your nearest performance.

Discover pebble beaches and expansive sandy stretches for families

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Bossington

Bossington is a charming seaside hamlet with thatched cottages. Old lime kilns and Second World War defences line the pebble beach, which is a great place to spot coastal birds.