What's On in Somerset

Tiny Dancers

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...

A Summer of Play in Somerset

Venue: Somerset

Website: swheritage.org.uk

This summer, families are invited to rediscover the joy of play at the Museum of Somerset, Taunton. In Glastonbury the Somerset Rural Life Museum offers even more holiday adventures. Avalon Archaeology...

Amicus Law

Venue: Across the South West

Website: www.amicuslaw.co.uk

A trusted legal partner across Somerset, Devon and Dorset, Amicus Law are dedicated to providing clear, compassionate legal advice. Services include conveyancing, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney,...

EPIC Solutions

Venue: Exeter and the South West

Website: www.epicsolutions.org.uk

EPIC Solutions offer holistic, integrated assessment and support for a wide range of additional needs in children and young people (0-25 years). They have their own bespoke, child and young person friendly...

Free PlayDays

Venue: Yeovil, Langport, Wincanton and Chard

Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/search?q=playdays

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue will be in Yeovil, Langport, Wincanton and Chard, offering children, young people and their families the opportunity to play and get creative during...

Guildhall Young Artists Taunton

Venue: Wellington School

Website: gsmd.ac.uk/taunton

Does your child love performing? Give them the opportunity to develop their creativity and confidence with high-quality music and drama training at Guildhall Young Artists Taunton. Join an Open Day on...

Inspect & Repair

Venue: Somerset and the wider South West

Website: www.inspectandrepair.co.uk

Inspect & Repair is a family-run Somerset business specialising in the inspection, repair, maintenance, and installation of playground and sports equipment. They understand the important role that playgrounds...

Monkton Elm Garden Centre

Venue: Taunton, Somerset

Website: www.monktonelm.com

Looking for a trip out to keep the whole family entertained? Look no further than Monkton Elm, with a whole host of fun and exciting events planned throughout the year. Now introducing children's afternoon...

SS&L Courses

Venue: Across Somerset and the South West

Website: sslcourses.co.uk

At SS&L, they believe learning can change lives. This September, SS&L are offering a range of Level 3 qualifications, free for eligible learners, including Understanding Autism, Understanding Mental Health,...

Swimming Lessons from Everyone Active

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.everyoneactive.com/centre

Build confidence in the water this summer. Swimming lessons at Wellington Sports Centre, Taunton Swimming Pool and Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, run by Everyone Active in partnership with Somerset Council,...

The Summer Happy Healthy Holidays Programme

Venue: Somerset Wide

Website: www.sasp.co.uk/happy-healthy-holidays

Happy Healthy Holidays offers free activities and healthy meals during the school holidays for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals. To make a booking, parents and carers...

The West Somerset Railway

Venue: West Somerset Railway

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

Step aboard this summer and enjoy a memorable family day out. This heritage railway offers a journey through some of Somerset’s most beautiful countryside. With regular summer services connecting Bishops...

Tubers Academy – Summer Activities

Venue: Exeter, Torquay and Taunton

Website: Tubers.uk/summer

Tubers Academy offers creative digital media training for young people across the UK. Their Holiday Clubs run Wednesday to Friday throughout the summer in Exeter, Torquay and Taunton. Each three-day club...

Wookey Hole

Venue: Wookey Hole Caves

Website: www.wookey.co.uk

Wookey Hole is a whole day experience, where families can explore the legendary caves, home to the famous Witch of Wookey Hole, before discovering a packed programme of attractions above ground. With its...

XploraOne

Venue: XploraOne

Website: xplora.co.uk

XploraOne is a startphone for children. No social media. No internet. No apps. Just technology that helps kids stay kids a little longer. Use code PRIMARYTIMES for a discount, offer valid from 6th July...

Colossal Cosmos 3D

Venue: We The Curious

Website: www.wethecurious.org/whats-on/events/colossal-cosmos-3d

Step inside the giant silver ball for your very own tour of the known universe as you investigate the incredibly large and the impossibly distant. Investigate the science of astronomy and find answers...

Grimm

Venue: Rondo Theatre

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

Somewhere, deep in a forest, someone wishes on a star. WhimsiCo is back with a brand-new remount of their critically-acclaimed production, with beautiful music by folk duo Humm, and an uplifting message...

Autofest UK

Venue: The Showground

Website: www.bathandwestshowground.com/events/autofest-uk-2026

Bringing together thousands of car enthusiasts, they will have every type of vehicle on show, from classics to stance! With vehicle safety displays, high-speed drift passenger rides and Inflatable City...

The HandleBards present Macbeth

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/

The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer touring Macbeth by electric van, bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Suitable for all ages...

Circus of Curiosities: An Exhibition of Moving Marvels

Venue: American Museum & Gardens

Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/circus-of-curiosities-exhibition

Circus of Curiosities: An Exhibition of Moving Marvels celebrates the wonderful craft, art and joy of moving sculpture. Discover a world of movement, mischief and mechanical magic. Alongside the exhibition,...

Summer of Play supported by Pokémon

Venue: Stourhead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/

Summer of Play is back! Visit throughout July and August for endless fun at the Stableyard and the Summer of Play Meadow. On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones....

Summer Party

Venue: American Museum & Gardens

Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/summer-party

Enjoy a fantastic day out celebrating the exciting new Circus of Curiosities: An Exhibition of Moving Marvels, American Independence Day, and all things summer in their incredible gardens. With fabulous...

MuwFest 2026

Venue: Komedia Bath

Website: komediabath.co.uk/events/

Spanning three unforgettable nights, MuwFest is a vibrant celebration of music, talent, and community. From first-time performers to seasoned student groups, the festival brings together musicians of all...

Arty Artefacts – Home Educators Monthly Session

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/arty-artefacts-home-educators-monthly-sessions-4/2026-07-08/

Children will explore a variety of examples of 2D and 3D art and artefacts, thinking about which animals were important to different eras and cultures. They will then use these as inspiration for some...

MADE present: Matilda

Venue: The McMillan Theatre

Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/made-present-matilda/

A magical, high-energy show about a brilliant girl who discovers her strength, her voice, and the power of standing up for what’s right! Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the...

Crazy Science Toddler Crafts

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/crazy-science-toddler-crafts/

Art in Mind presents Toddler Crafts! The theme this month is Crazy Science. With a range of sensory and crafty activities, plus you get to take some of your creations home with you to display and show...

Leigh on Mendip School: The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Merlin Theatre

Website: merlintheatre.co.uk/class/leigh-on-mendip-school-the-wizard-of-oz/

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale continues to thrill audiences...

Outdoor Theatre: Around the World in 80 Days

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

Get ready for an adventure around the world... in just 80 days! Step into a globe‑trotting tale full of lively music, imaginative storytelling and fast‑paced adventures in this joyful open‑air production...

Outdoor Theatre: Sherlock Holmes & the Hound of the Baskervilles by The Pantaloons

Venue: Barrington Court

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

How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case. Features...

Summer of Play 2026: Summer Knights' Quest

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

The gardens are transforming into a medieval playground this summer! Young adventurers are invited to play their way around Dunster Castle’s knight‑themed activity zones and earn their title as a Knight...

JittaBugs Theatre School – Enchanted Adventures

Venue: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre

Website: www.tacchi-morris.com/jittabugs/

Watch as a young girl opens a storybook and transforms the stage into a living wonderland of music and dance. Performed by their incredible students (ages 4–18), it’s a journey where stories come alive...

Neptunalia - Free Family Crafts

Venue: The Roman Baths

Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/neptunalia-free-family-crafts

Neptune's festival links to the sea and rivers. Visit to make a special sea beasts mosaic just like they have in the Roman Baths. 2-4pm.

Summer of Play at Prior Park

Venue: Prior Park Landscape Garden

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/prior-park-landscape-garden/events/

Summer of Play returns to Prior Park with more fun outdoor activities for the children to discover. Lawn games available in the Cabinet near the top of the garden, and by the Tea Cabin at the bottom of...

Archaeology Adventures

Venue: The Roman Baths

Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/archaeology-adventures-0

Ever dreamed of being an archaeologist? Now’s your chance! Dig for replica Roman artefacts in their special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures. What new...

Summer Kitchen

Venue: We The Curious

Website: www.wethecurious.org/whats-on/events/summer-kitchen

Learn a bit more about what our food is made of and some of the hidden chemistry that goes in to cooking, have a fun tasting experience and learn some new foody skills to try at home! Best for ages: 5-10.

Summer Lawn Games (Summer Holidays)

Venue: Barrington Court

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

Enjoy some lawn games and fun races this summer holidays. Try your hand at self-led lawn games and races, outside Beagles Café, in the Tennis Court garden and on South Lawn.

Festival of Summer

Venue: Durdham Downs, Bristol

Website: funderworld.com

Funderworld Events proudly presents the Festival of Summer at Durdham Downs. Prepare to be transported to destinations around the world without even leaving the city. Each week brings a brand-new theme,...

Science Experiments Messy Play

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/science-experiments-sensory-and-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. You will have the opportunity...

Taunton’s Vintage and Salvage Fair

Venue: King's College Prep School

Address: Taunton

Website: tauntonvintagefair.wixsite.com/salvage

The popular fair, run by Vintage Picker, returns to Taunton this summer and will feature a wide selection of vintage, rustic, retro, salvage and antique items, as well as food stalls. £2 cash entrance...

The Colour Lab: Family Smartphone Film Making

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-colour-lab-family-smartphone-film-making/

Would you like to be the next Spielberg? They all started somewhere! Go along to this family-friendly beginner course and be inspired to have a go! You will need to take your own smartphone with you. A...

Lammas - Free Family Crafts

Venue: The Roman Baths

Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk/event/lammas-free-family-crafts

There are Iron Age roots to this early summer festival - Lammas. Visit to create a seasonal decoration using a weaving technique. 2-4pm.

The Colour Lab: Beginners Family Ukulele

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-colour-lab-beginners-family-ukulele/

Are you looking for a new way to spend time together and reduce screen-time? This one-off course will inspire an interest in music for your child and start a new hobby they’ll love to show off! One ticket...

Dinosaur Adventure Live – Danger On T-Rex Mountain

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/

Join the intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the dinosaurs! This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart....

K-POP All Stars

Venue: Westlands Ballroom, Westlands Entertainment Venue

Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/

The explosive live celebration of the music, the artists, and the culture taking over the world. With light sticks glowing across the crowd and chart-topping tracks filling the room, K-POP All Stars captures...

Science Extravaganza Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/science-extravaganza-workshop/

Step into a world of discovery at this hands-on Science Exploration event! Get ready to think, test, and experiment your way through exciting science stations, with interactive experiments. Perfect for...

The Colour Lab: Babble Bears

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

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

Join Cherry for playful, hands-on sessions bursting with stories, signing, sound-making and singing. Splash into a world of colour, rhythm and imagination where tiny voices are celebrated and curiosity...

Toy Story 5

Venue: Strode Theatre

Website: www.strodetheatre.org.uk/event/toy-story-5/

Back for another amazing Toy Story adventure, fun for all the family and the cast as great as ever! Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics,...

Outdoor Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

Venue: Stourhead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/

Cambridge Touring Productions present the classic tale The Sword in the Stone. This is a matinee performance aimed at children between 5 and 10 years old.

Falconry Displays at Barrington Court (Summer Holidays)

Venue: Barrington Court

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

The wonderful birds and handlers from Xtreme Falconry return again in the summer school holidays. Marvel at majestic birds of prey as they swoop across the South Lawn. Displays will take place at 11.30am...

Drop-in Soft Archery (Summer Holidays)

Venue: Barrington Court

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

Join a drop-in session on selected dates during the summer holidays and try your hand at soft archery. Will you hit the bull's-eye? Morning session: 11am-12.30pm. Afternoon session: 1pm-2.30pm.

Musical Stories Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/

A fun, musical storytelling of Jack and the Beanstalk with original music, engaging narration, and plenty of chances to join in. Tiddlygigs storytimes are specially created for little ones, supporting...

Musical Stories Tiddalik the Frog

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/

A fun, musical storytelling of Tiddalik the Frog, an Australian Aboriginal story. Performed by a multi-instrumentalist, Tiddlygigs storytimes are specially created for little ones, supporting language...

The Colour Lab: SEND Stories, Music, Movement and Play

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-colour-lab-send-stories-music-movement-and-play/

This joyful class is designed especially for children with SEND aged 1–6 and their grown-ups. Through music, movement, storytelling and hands-on play, you’ll share special moments while supporting...

55 – Stacked Wonky

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/

55 is an unlikely duet for Ernie, 19, and Gerard, 74. There are 55 years between them. The duet is Ernie’s idea, made possible by commissioners – Applause Rural Touring, Landmark Theatres etc – willing...

Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'

Venue: Montacute House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/montacute-house/events/

An outdoor production of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bard's comedy of fools, duels and dual...

The Folksy Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Venue: Merlin Theatre

Website: merlintheatre.co.uk

Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy – enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild! Enjoy Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy, filled with Folksy’s twist of live music,...

Garden Theatre – The Jungle Book

Venue: American Museum & Gardens

Website: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/jungle-book

Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wild, brand-new musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite. Funny, exciting and wildly entertaining, it’s the perfect...

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/

Four Forty Theatre invite you into their outrageous take on Shakespeare’s most magical comedy. With quick character changes, playful invention, and a sparkle of silliness, Four Forty transform the classic...

Slime Workshop

Venue: Weston Museum

Website: westonmuseum.org/event/slime-workshop-7/

Art in Mind presents the ooey-gooey Slime Workshop! Get ready to personalise your slime to be as unique as you. Choose from a range of colours, you can even make your own colour! 10am-1pm.

Outdoor Theatre: King Arthur & The Holy Fail

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill/events/

The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Destiny awaits, chivalry calls, and the quest to end all quests begins....

WiFi Wars

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/

From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways...

The Colour Lab: Tiny Dancers

Venue: Taunton Brewhouse

Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/the-colour-lab-tiny-dancers/

Creative dance and play for children 5 and under. A chance for families to have fun together with creative input and resources such as scarves, ribbons, feathers, hoops and more. Each session includes...

Truckfest South West 2026

Venue: The Showground

Website: www.bathandwestshowground.com/events/truckfest-south-west-2026

Truckfest returns this summer! Since 1983, Truckfest has been delivering a great day out and a fantastic family experience all across the country! Be amazed by Monster Trucks and Arena Stunt Shows. Meet...