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Things to Do in Roadwater

16 attractions and days out

Museums & Galleries
Watchet Boat Museum 3.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Watchet Boat Museum

Young explorers can discover traditional flatner boats while enjoying hands-on activities like colouring, dressing up and searching for fossils at this harbourside maritime museum.

Market House Museum ⭐ 4.7 4.1 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Market House Museum

Located on Market Street, this historic museum offers snacks and an onsite restaurant, though visitors should note limited accessibility and no toilet facilities on the premises.

Dunster Water Mill ⭐ 4.9 4.1 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Dunster Water Mill

Step back in time at this charming 18th-century working watermill on Mill Lane, where families can discover traditional milling techniques and watch the giant waterwheel in action.

Dunster Castle ⭐ 4.7 4.2 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Dunster Castle

This medieval fortress near Minehead invites families to explore atmospheric rooms, hunt for ghosts on special trails, and meet resident bats while enjoying stunning Somerset countryside views.

Dunster Museum and Doll Collection ⭐ 4.4 4.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Dunster Museum and Doll Collection

Step into this charming museum showcasing local heritage and an enchanting collection of historic dolls, perfect for families with full accessibility and facilities including a restaurant.

West Somerset College Community Sports and Leisure Centre ⭐ 4.4 5.5 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

West Somerset College Community Sports and Leisure Centre

This Minehead centre welcomes families to make the most of a wide range of sporting activities both inside and out, perfect for keeping everyone entertained whatever the weather.

St Audries Bay ⭐ 4.6 5.8 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

St Audries Bay

This charming Somerset cove near West Quantoxhead combines pebbles and sand to create an ideal spot for young adventurers to explore rock pools and enjoy seaside picnics with the family.

Channel Adventure Minehead ⭐ 4.7 5.9 mi away

Watersports

Channel Adventure Minehead

Thrilling outdoor pursuits await the whole family at this Warren Road hub, where you can paddle kayaks, perfect your archery skills, and try your hand at axe throwing in a wheelchair-accessible setting.

Minehead Beach ⭐ 4.7 5.9 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Minehead Beach

Somerset's sandy shores at Minehead invite families to dig, paddle and picnic beside the waves, with wheelchair access and on-site parking making seaside fun easy to reach.

Minehead Eye ⭐ 4.7 6.1 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Minehead Eye

This indoor skate park on Mart Road welcomes BMXers, skateboarders and inline skaters of every skill level, with complimentary workshops and roller disco sessions to enjoy.

Wimbleball Lake ⭐ 4.4 6.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Wimbleball Lake

This lakeside country park near Dulverton delivers water sports and land-based adventures for all ages, with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout plus facilities for young families.

West Somerset Railway ⭐ 4.7 6.3 mi away

Railways & Transport

West Somerset Railway

Experience nostalgic steam travel through stunning Somerset countryside aboard heritage trains, with year-round special events, onsite dining, and full accessibility for all visitors.

Lidos & Outdoor Pools
Wivey Pool ⭐ 4.6 7.1 mi away

Lidos & Outdoor Pools

Wivey Pool

This accessible outdoor lido welcomes families with pushchairs and babies, offering refreshing swims plus dining options or space for your own picnic in the recreation ground setting.

Kilve Beach ⭐ 4.5 7.9 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Kilve Beach

Hunt for ancient fossils along this scenic Somerset coastline where rocky ledges reveal prehistoric treasures, though families should note limited facilities and uneven terrain make access challenging.

Great Wood ⭐ 4.8 8.7 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.

Bishops Lydeard Mill ⭐ 4.6 9.7 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.

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