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Family days out in Taunton

10 listed · best reviewed first

Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in Taunton

Hestercombe Gardens

Taunton

Hestercombe Gardens

★ 4.5 (2,350)

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.

Museum of Somerset

Taunton

Museum of Somerset

★ 4.7 (1,542)

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.

ODEON Taunton

Taunton

ODEON Taunton

★ 3.9 (1,965)

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

St Audries Bay

Taunton

St Audries Bay

★ 4.6 (464)

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.

Somerset Sheep Trekking

Taunton

Somerset Sheep Trekking

★ 5.0 (129)

Take your dog along for a unique countryside adventure in Pitminster, where you can trek through scenic Somerset landscapes accompanied by friendly sheep and enjoy refreshments during your visit.

Continue Arcades Taunton

Taunton

Continue Arcades Taunton

★ 4.8 (136)

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.

Player Ready VR Taunton

Taunton

Player Ready VR Taunton

★ 5.0 (55)

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.

Bishops Lydeard Mill

Taunton

Bishops Lydeard Mill

★ 4.6 (78)

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.

Vivary Adventure Centre

Taunton

Vivary Adventure Centre

★ 4.8 (46)

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.

Somerset Cricket Museum

Taunton

Somerset Cricket Museum

★ 4.6 (21)

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.

Quick answers

How many family days out are there in Taunton?+

We list 10 in Taunton. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family days out in Taunton are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Hestercombe Gardens (4.5/5, 2,350 reviews), Museum of Somerset (4.7/5, 1,542 reviews) and ODEON Taunton (3.9/5, 1,965 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.

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