Things to Do in Bridgwater

⭐ 4.6

Museums & Galleries

The Blake Museum

Located on Blake Street, this museum offers an engaging cultural experience with an onsite restaurant and snacks available, though families should note limited accessibility and facilities.

⭐ 4.2

Indoor Soft Play

Jolly Jumpers Playzone

Kids can bounce to their hearts' content at this lively soft play venue featuring inflatable fun zones, towering slides and a massive 20,000-ball pit, plus an onsite café for refuelling.

⭐ 4.5

Parks & Play Areas

The Walled Gardens of Cannington

Explore these historic gardens in Cannington featuring an onsite restaurant, convenient parking and toilet facilities. Note that wheelchair access is limited and picnics aren't permitted.

⭐ 4.5

Adventure Golf

Cannington Golf Centre

Perfect your putting skills at this Cannington crazy golf venue on Rodway Hill, offering family-friendly fun though facilities are limited so plan accordingly.

⭐ 4.5

Parks & Play Areas

Fyne Court Nature Reserve

Discover diverse habitats from meadows to forest trails at this wildlife-rich reserve near Bridgwater, featuring historic ruins and accessible routes perfect for families with pushchairs and dogs.

⭐ 4.5 6.3 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Hestercombe Gardens

Explore this stunning 50-acre Somerset estate featuring ornamental lakes, historic temples, waterfall features and peaceful woodland trails perfect for family days out and countryside picnics near Taunton.

⭐ 4.8

Climbing & Bouldering

ChalkUp!

Scale new heights at this family-friendly climbing centre offering fully accessible facilities including wheelchair access throughout, baby changing areas, and dedicated spaces for nursing mothers.

⭐ 4.9 6.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park

This action-packed coastal park on Marine Drive offers outdoor fun for active families with BMX tracks, skate facilities, fishing spots and scenic walking trails perfect for picnics.

⭐ 4.8 7.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Lock and Code Escape Rooms Taunton

Challenge your family's puzzle-solving skills at this immersive escape room venue in Creech St Michael, where teamwork and quick thinking help you crack codes and unlock mysteries together.

🎟️Beaches & Coastline

Burnham Beach ⭐ 4.3 7.5 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Burnham Beach

Pack your buckets and spades for a classic seaside day out on South Esplanade, where sandy shores meet the ocean and families can enjoy swimming, picnicking, and snacks from nearby vendors.

⭐ 3.9 7.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Taunton

Experience blockbuster entertainment across eight state-of-the-art screens including 3D showings, with full accessibility for wheelchairs, pushchairs and baby-changing facilities.

⭐ 4.2 7.7 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Taunton

Strike up family fun at this Heron Gate bowling venue offering games for all ages and abilities, complete with onsite dining, accessible facilities and parking—perfect whatever the weather.

⭐ 4.8 7.8 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Great Wood

This vast 627-hectare woodland near Nether Stowey offers endless space for kids to roam wild, plus designated spots for picnics and barbecues with parking and loos on site.

⭐ 4.6 8.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Somerset Cricket Museum

Discover the history of cricket in Somerset through memorabilia and exhibits at this specialist museum, where you can enjoy the onsite restaurant or bring your own picnic to savour.

⭐ 5.0 8.8 mi away

Virtual Reality Experiences

Player Ready VR Taunton

Dive into immersive virtual reality gaming at this Bridge Street venue, where cutting-edge VR technology brings digital worlds to life for older children and adults seeking thrilling adventures.

⭐ 4.8 8.8 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

Continue Arcades Taunton

Step into this vibrant gaming hub where classic arcade machines and modern entertainment come together, offering fun for all ages with baby changing and breastfeeding facilities on site.

⭐ 4.6 8.9 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Space Adventurers

Let your little ones explore the cosmos at this captivating indoor play hub where rocket-fuelled role play sparks creativity, complete with onsite dining and family-friendly facilities.

⭐ 4.7 8.9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Museum of Somerset

Housed within Taunton Castle's historic walls, this family-friendly museum showcases Somerset's fascinating heritage with accessible facilities including baby changing rooms and wheelchair hire for £1.

⭐ 4.8 9.2 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Vivary Adventure Centre

Scale the treetops at this thrilling high ropes adventure in Taunton's Vivary Park, complete with onsite parking, dining facilities and full accessibility for wheelchair users and families with babies.

🎟️Beaches & Coastline

Berrow Beach ⭐ 4.6 9.4 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Berrow Beach

Head to Coast Road for sandy fun where little ones can dig, build and explore, with toilets and snacks on-site to keep your family adventure running smoothly.

⭐ 4.6 10 mi away

Landmarks & Monuments

Bishops Lydeard Mill

Step back in time at this restored water mill where families can explore fascinating interactive exhibits and watch traditional milling in action, with excellent facilities including picnic areas.