Fun in Somerset with kids

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Puxton Park

 

Victoria Park

 

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre

 
 

Lake Grounds (© Copyright Anthony O'Neil)

  Victoria Park   Lake Grounds (© Copyright Anthony O'Neil)  
  Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Near Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 6AH.
  Victoria Park, off Weymouth Road or Park Road, BA11.   Parish Wharf Leisure Centre, Harbour Road, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 7DD .
 
  There is a large 3 storey play barn. Outside you will find a play fort, trampolines, giant bouncy pillow and crazy golf. Animals to see include rabbits, goats, cows, sheep, pigs and Alpacas. There is petting time, pony rides, dairy and tractor rides. Eagles, Falcons, Hawks and Owls in falconry centre. Owl encounter runs on weekends and school holidays. Puxton Park   There are grassed areas, informal and formal flower beds. There is a tree trail leaflet available. You can hire a tennis court, putting green, bowls rink, or Pentanque/Boues terraiin. There is now a tea room in the park serving refreshments to visitors. Victoria Park   Parish Wharf Leisure Centre has a Pirate themed leisure pool. Great fun for families with younger children and it includes slides a beach area and some interactive water features.There is also a soft play area at this Leisure Centre, parental supervision required. Parish Wharf Leisure Centre  
             
 

Brean Leisure Park

 

Water Adventure Play Park

 

Salthouse Fields

 
  Butlins Minehead  

Water Adventure Play Park

  Salthouse Fields Miniature Train (© Copyright Ian Knox)  
  Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset
TA8 2QY.
  Water Adventure Play Park, Knightstone Road, Weston-Super-Mare.
  Salthouse Fields, Elton Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7QZ.
 
  Breans is an amusement park. There are 40 great rides including roller coasters, river boat rides, pony rides, dodgems. There is a swimming pool complex with 4 water chutes. You can purchase unlimited rides or come in free and pay as you go. There are also some shows but only on select dates,check schedule before visit. Brean Leisure Park   The splash pad has water fountains and jet sprays and operates daily between May and Oct. The park also contains a large dry play area including an adventure play castle, climbing boulders, snake rope swing, bungee swings, double cableway, and sandpit. There is an on-site kiosk which opens during the summer months. Water Adventure Play Park   Salthouse Fields is next to the sea front. In the summer there are seaside activities including crazy golf, tennis courts, a play area, a bouncy castle and a skate park. At peak times there are also donkey rides and a miniature railway. There are kiosks that sell ice-cream, food and drinks.  
             
 

Animal Farm Adventure Park

 

Barleymow`s Amazing Maize Maze and Family Fun Day

 

Thorney Lakes and Caravan Park Maize Maze

 
  Animal Farm Adventure Park   Barleymow`s Farm Shop and Maize Maze (© Copyright Steve Barnes)   Thorney Lakes  
  Animal Farm Adventure Park
Red Road, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RW.
  Barleymow`s Amazing Maize Maze, Snowdon Hill Farm, Chard,, Somerset, TA20 3PS.   Thorney Lakes Caravan Park and Maize Maze, Muchelney, Langport, Sm`st, TA10 0DW.
 
  There are lots of animals to see, in the animal barn and in the paddocks, and a pony arena for rides (subject to weather). The Playbarn is a large indoor soft play area where kids can play in all weathers. Kids can cuddle rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, chickens and other small animals. Also adventure playground outside.. Animal Farm Adventure Park   The amazing Maize Maze and outdoor activity field is open throughout the summer holidays. There is a five acre Maize Maze with prize draw quiz, barrel train rides, zip wire, straw mountain with slides and tunnels, sand pit, trampolines, go-karts, ride-on tractors, and more. Farm animal includes cattle,sheep and pigs. Barleymow`s Amazing Maize Maze   A great maze of maize to try and solve. Open from the end of July to Aug. You can fish on one of the lakes, visit the abbey, see the visitors centre or visit the Mulchelney Pottery. Follow the Parrett Trail guide to see wildlife, flora and fauna first hand. Thorney Lakes Caravan Park and Maize Maze  
             
 

Lake Grounds

 

Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park

 

Butlins

 
  Lake Grounds (© Copyright Anthony O'Neil)   Apex Leisure and Wildlife  Park   Butlins Minehead  
  Lake Grounds, Esplanade Road, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 7HD.
  Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park, Marine Drive, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA9 3YY.   Butlins, Warren Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5SH.  
  There is lots of space around this artificial lake. There is a childrens playground and paddling pool, tennis courts and bowls. The lake is a good place to try out your remote controlled boat. or you could hire a real rowing boat in the summer. A cafe and car park is also situated here.   The pits formed from clay digging are now lakes, after flooding, and home to wildlife. There is a 40 min gentle walk around the lake. There is a childrens play area with swings, slide, roundabout, seesaw and tyre swing. There is also a skate park, picnic spots and free car park. Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park   Visit Butlins as a day visitor and enjoy the varied activities. Pay fee for the day (cheaper after 2pm). Flumes, slides and rapids at Splash Waterworld. Sports courts, fun fair, high ropes, live entertainment and more. Please phone to check open to day visitors on your chosen day. Butlins Day Visitor  
             
 

Keynsham Memorial Park

 

Porlock Visitor Centre

 

Ashcombe Park

 
  Keynsham Memorial Park   Porlock  

Ashcombe Park Tea Rooms (© Copyright Adrian and Janet Quantock)

 
  Off Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 1.
  Porlock Visitor Centre, West End, High Street, Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8QD.
  Ashcombe Park, Grove House, Grove Park, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 2QJ.
 
  This is a 26 acre park has the rivver Chew running through it. There are wooded areas, water habitat and grassy vistas to be found here. The park incorporates 2 childrens play areas, a skate park, picnic area, bowling green and a cafe. Keynsham Memorial Park   Friendly and helpful visitor centre. Find out about Porlock and Exmoor history, geology and archaeology. Interactive displays, puzzles and games to enjoy. Check website for opening hours. The centre is at the end of the Coleridge Way Walk and the Coleridge Memorial Garden is behind the centre. Porlock Visitor Centre   There is an upper and a lower park play area. In the upper play area there is an ariel run way, an activity net, springers and a roundabout. In the lower play area there are anti-wrap swings for toddlers and juniors, a slide, a dish roundabout, For children aged 7-14 there is the NeXUS Freebie board. Ashcombe Park  
             
             
             
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