Discover a range of family-friendly country cottages, barn conversions, farmhouses, and lodges set on working farms across Somerset. Many of these rural retreats are equipped with child-friendly features such as cots, highchairs, and stairgates, outdoor play areas, and a variety of toys and games to keep little ones entertained. Children will also delight in exploring the surrounding farmland, meeting the animals, and getting a taste of rural life.
Somerset offers a wealth of attractions for families to enjoy together. Highlights include The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells, where visitors can explore the medieval palace buildings set within 14 acres of beautiful gardens. Families will find plenty to keep children entertained, from the Dragon’s Lair play area and nature trails to the moat, home to graceful mute swans and their cygnets. A year-round programme of themed, family-friendly events includes Civil War weekends, archery sessions, ghost walks, and treasure hunts.
Deep in the heart of Somerset lies Wookey Hole, one of the world’s best-known showcaves. Steeped in ancient legends, it has spectacular rock formations alongside a wide range of indoor and outdoor attractions, including adventure golf, soft play, a vintage penny arcade, and a fascinating museum. Alternatively, Cheddar Gorge offers prehistoric caves with immersive experiences, escape rooms, and dramatic cliff-top walks boasting magnificent views across the Mendip Hills.
At the Fleet Air Arm Museum, visitors can explore more than 90 aircraft and 30,000 artefacts charting the history of British naval aviation. Families can discover what life is like aboard an aircraft carrier, step on board the iconic Concorde, and experience the excitement of a working flight deck.
Add to this Somerset’s miles of sandy beaches, quirky towns and villages, and the breathtaking landscapes of Exmoor National Park, and you have all the ingredients for an unforgettable family holiday.
