Best days out in Somerset

Only 40-minutes from our Burnham-on-Sea site lies Wookey Hole, renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful caves. A fantastic family day out whatever the weather, there is plenty to do inside and out. Attractions include vintage penny arcades, museums, adventure golf and soft play.

Enjoy an experience millions of years in the making. Explore 8 chambers, each with a unique beauty and story. You'll even pass through a cheese tunnel, which is home to the delicious Wookey Hole cheese.

Pop into the main reception on park and speak to one of the Experience Team to get an exclusive discount just for you and your family. 

Take a visit to one of Britain's most spectacular natural landmarks as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Only a 30-minute drive from our Burnham-on-Sea site, you'll find Cheddar Gorge and Caves.

It's the perfect day out if you want to experience the history, adventure, wildlife and nature. Tour the caverns, walk the Gorge and taste local cheeses. If you're bringing your furry friend on holiday, the Cheddar Caves, Museum of Prehistory and Lookout Tower are also dog-friendly.

Pop into the main reception on park and speak to one of the Experience Team to get an exclusive discount just for you and your family. 

Just 10 minutes by car from our Burnham-on-Sea Haven Park is a best kept sand-based secret. Berrow beach is surprisingly quiet for such a large and prominent part of the coastline, and is a great spot for families looking for a calmer environment away from the hustle and bustle.

The beach is also dog-friendly and as the second longest stretch of sand in Europe, your canine family member will delight in the space to run and splash in the sea. The true treat of this shoreline, though, comes at low tide when the sea draws back to reveal the shipwreck of the SS Nornen, which ran aground here over 100 years ago - a real piece of history right before your eyes!

Hop in the car from our Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Park and follow the A38 northeast to the far edge of the Mendip Hills and in just 30 minutes you’ll arrive at Mendip Activity Centre for a fun-filled family day out. Try your hand at rock-climbing or get outside for some watersports on the river.

There’s even an outdoor snowsports slope where you can try out skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing! Once you’ve worked up an appetite, why not relax and replenish in the beautiful Alpine Lounge? On the menu are a great range of alpine themed burgers and pizzas, alongside hot and cold drinks, and a kids menu for smaller appetites.

There’s never a better opportunity than when on holiday to try your hand at something new, and Wall Eden Adventure Activities is sure to have something that takes your fancy. From kayaking to paddleboarding, archery to axe-throwing, there is no end of exciting new skills just waiting to be discovered!

Sessions with Wall Eden’s expert instructors are reasonably priced and can be booked ahead online - so what are you waiting for, your new hobby awaits! Wall Eden is only a 15-minute drive from our Haven Burnham-on-Sea Park, which gives you all the more time to enjoy one of the best days out in Somerset!

Can you and your family put your heads together and break the code to escape from prison, solve a high-proflile murder or locate a missing person..? Choose from three changing game options and book ahead online for an hour's noggin-testing, code-busting fun!  

This Taunton escape room is a 40-minute car journey from both of our Somerset Parks, but well worth the journey, especially as you can spend the rest of your day exploring the bustling county town of Taunton - an unmissable day out!

Less than a 10-minute drive from our Doniford Bay Park is this esteemed and unusual zoo at Tropiquaria. The park is home to an aquarium, nocturnal and tropical animal houses, rescue animals and much more besides.

Get to know the animals up close by taking part in one of the daily animal encounters, where you’ll have the opportunity to hold or feed one of the protected species whilst you learn more about their lives and habitats.  Little ones will also delight in the children’s play areas which boast two life-size pirate ships and an adventure castle to let their imaginations run wild!

Allerford Museum is set in the quaint old village of Allerford, just a 30-minute drive west from our Doniford Bay Holiday Park. The museum itself houses the West Somerset Rural Life Museum as well as a real Victorian School Room. Step back in time and experience Somerset as it was in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the school room you can dress up as a Victorian schoolchild and use the slates and toys that children would have used everyday in their lessons on this site. Venturing further into the museum you’ll find displays and artefacts that tell the story of this rural county and bring its history to life.

The Quantock Hills lie just below our Doniford Bay Holiday Park and are an easy car drive away. The Great Wood is arguably one of the top highlights of the area and is stunning at any time of year - the perfect getaway for a quiet day strolling in nature and wildlife spotting. The Red Walk is a trail that will lead you through the towering Douglas Firs and the territory of both red and roe deer, which lucky walkers might just spot! Picnic tables are available in the woods for a sit-down and refuel at lunchtime.

Ham Wall is a great option for a free day out for outdoorsy families looking for an adventure. Just outside the village of Meare, and looking across Glastonbury Tor, this wetland reserve is looked after by the RSPB and is a great opportunity to spot some rare Somerset wildlife including water voles, bitterns and kingfishers. Be sure to check the website before you go, as the society also runs educational activity days for kids during the school holidays, so if you get your timing right you might be able to book onto a canoeing session, bug hunt or night-time adventure walk!

This lesser known limestone gorge sits close to the southernmost tip of the Mendips Hills and is well worth the 40-minute car journey from our Burnham-on-Sea Park. The path around Ebbor will take you through woodland, over rocks, into caves, and present you with the most fantastic of views across the Mendip Hills. There’s even a route suitable for pushchairs, so it’s the perfect outdoor destination for families with little ones in tow. With free car parking to boot, you couldn’t ask for an easier and stress-free family day out.

Only half an hour from our Doniford Bay site lies this beautiful and historic wildlife haven nestled amongst the Quantock Hills. It is a truly inspiring day out in Somerset for kids and grownups alike. Discover the history of the fascinating Crosse family who owned the estate and lose yourself in the wild gardens.

Other highlights include a Victorian folly, the boathouse and skyglade. If you’re feeling peckish after all your exploring, be sure to visit the tea room which serves hot and cold lunches, homemade cakes and hot drinks for the perfect pick-me-up.