Things to do in Somerset
Sheep Trekking
Instant booking!Next on tomorrowFrom £25<!-- converted from markdown --> On our sheep trek you will arrive at the farm, meet our lovely sheep, and be matched with your buddy for the trek. We then spend a short time ensuring you are happy and confident walking your new friend around an encl..
Mountain Bike Hire - 1 Day
Cycling<!-- converted from markdown --> Hire a quality 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Mountain Bike, with hydraulic disc brakes, 100mm front suspension and Shimano components.<br />These are the perfect bikes to explore the Exmoor trails and country lanes.<br ..
Electric Mountain Bike Hire - 1 Day
Cycling<!-- converted from markdown --> We have a fleet of 16 hardtail and full suspension E-Mountain Bikes! These are perfect for Exmoor, as you can start from our base at Porlock Weir, climbing up onto Porlock Hill and across the hills. <br />You can enjo..
Lambing Experience
<!-- converted from markdown --> You and your group will join our family on the farm, meet our newborn lambs, check the pregnant ewes and learn a bit about what happens when a sheep gives birth. We will also visit any orphan lambs and give them lots ..
Exford Dark Skies Discovery Hub planetarium and Barbecue
Culinary<!-- converted from markdown --> We meet at the Exford Bridge Tearooms to share a delicious barbecue cooked by your hosts, Bruce and Claire. Then the sociable part of our stargazing evening kicks off with a planetarium presentation with "Wildaboute..
The Lord Chamberlain's Men present Macbeth
Culture<!-- converted from markdown --> This summer The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company - with direct links to the history of William Shakespeare - presents the breathless and brilliant tragedy, Macbeth. “By the pricking of..
Hardy Plant Society Summer Plant Fair
Culture<!-- converted from markdown --> The Summer Plant Fair at Lower Severalls is not to be missed. Colourfully stocked stalls flank the avenue, offering late-flowering perennials to fill those awkward gaps in your borders. This is the place to seek those..
Pinhole Photography Experience
Crafts<!-- converted from markdown --> Join me for a Pinhole Photography workshop. Together we load cameras, take photographs and develop prints, watching the real time magic of silver halides changing state in front of us.<br /><br />If you're tired of li..
Exclusive Private Balloon Flight 2 people from Somerset
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> Bailey Balloons are a family run company and offer a friendly, personalised and memorable flight experience - far more than just a balloon ride! We offer you a 3-4 hour ballooning experience that invites you to help u..Exclusive Private Balloon Flight 4-6 people from Somerset
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> Bailey Balloons are a family run company and offer a friendly, personalised and memorable flight experience - far more than just a balloon ride! We offer you a 3-4 hour ballooning experience that invites you to help u..
Holiday Family Photo Shoot
Crafts<!-- converted from markdown --> Book this session for fun and professional photographs of your family or family event, and would like the complete set of high resolution digital images for everyone to view, share and print - for one great value pric..
Wild Foraging & Sourdough Cheese lunch
Culinary<!-- converted from markdown --> Looking for a Special Experience for your Birthday group, Hen Party or just to treat your loved ones? <br />Turn your wild woodland finds into a feast on this unique Wild Foraging & Sourdough Cheese lunch on the c..
Moods of Exmoor Photography Experience
Wildlife<!-- converted from markdown --> Let your excursion begin with a full day (8 hrs) in the company of Internationally renowned photographer Peter Hendrie capturing those memories of your trip to the UK, in particular Exmoor, showcasing the very best sc..
Connecting With Exmoor Ponies & Yourself
WildlifeInstant booking!Next on Sat 05th JulFrom £75<b> Connecting with Exmoor Ponies & Yourself Experience</b><br /><div>This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with and tune into the <b>Exmoor Pony Project</b> herd, observing their characters and herd energy at close quarters. Come and discov..
Summer Night ramble through the forest to spot nightjars
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> Join us for sundowners in a forest clearing in Exmoor National Park, while we chat about nightjars and the natural history around us.. Take a walk through the forest to see the tallest tree in England and enjoy the si..
Literary Footsteps
Bushcraft<!-- converted from markdown --> A choice of 2 literary giants! Enjoy a full morning walking in the Doone Valley and up over the moor with passages read from R.D. Blackmoor's epic tale of Lorna Doone. A great way to conjure up the atmosphere of Old ..
Goat Herding at Horner Farm
Wildlife<!-- converted from markdown --> Come and immerse your family for a few hours on a working Exmoor Farm, head out on a relaxed walk to search for our small herd of goats, often found hiding in the shade of the trees during the summer months. Meet the ..
Allerford Museum home of the West Somerset Rural Life Collection
Historical<!-- converted from markdown --> The Museum is situated in the picturesque village of Allerford famed for its packhorse bridge. The Old School (the last thatched school in the country) houses the West Somerset Rural Life Collection. This tells the st..
Exmoor in a Nutshell Experience
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> Are you short of time?...for planning for your trip or do you only have a long weekend? Join us for a walk with a difference and we will show you the very best of Exmoor National Park....Exmoor in a nutshell! We kn..
Visit Glastonbury Abbey
Historical<!-- converted from markdown --> Kids go free all year round at Glastonbury Abbey. Each paying adult can bring along 2 children to Glastonbury Abbey completely free of charge.<br /><br />Glastonbury Abbey's 36 acres of grounds offer a calm and relaxi..
Heritage Walk of Wells
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> Wells is the smallest city in England, set in the stunning countryside at the foot of the Mendip Hills. <br />You will see all of the well-known places and some of the hidden gems too. You will learn about the history..
Mountain Biking - Navigation
Cycling<!-- converted from markdown --> Are you happy riding marked trails or cyclepaths but want to get out and explorer natural tracks and trails but afraid you might get lost?<br />On this course we’ll look at where you can ride, using a map to plan a ro..
Introduction to Mountain Biking
Cycling<!-- converted from markdown --> Do you own a mountain bike but lack the skills and confidence to ride it off-road?<br />This introduction to mountain biking course is aimed at giving you the skills and confidence to enjoy riding off road.<br />Durin..
Porlock Weir Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Porlock Bay is between Hurlestone Point and Porlock Weir in Somerset overlooking the Bristol Channel. Porlock Weir is a small settlement with a harbour about two and a half kilometres west of the village of Porlock. It has a pebble beach, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh to the east.
Minehead Terminus Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Minehead Terminus is on the Somerset coast overlooking the Bristol Channel. It is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately 2.6 kilometres wide, close to the town.
Dunster Beach Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Dunster is on the Somerset coast overlooking the Bristol Channel. It is a sand and pebble beach resort, approximately 2.6 kilometres wide, backed by beach chalets.
Blue Anchor West Beach
Outdoor swimmingFree!Blue Anchor is on the coast of Somerset overlooking the Bristol Channel. The beach is shingle and sand, and the water has a naturally cloudy colour. The beach has a shallow slope and a very large tidal range so that it can be up to half a kilometre to the sea at low tide. The Pill River enters the sea to the right of the Environment Agency monitoring point. The Carhampton Stream also drains to the beach to the left of the Environment Agency monitoring point.
Berrow North of Unity Farm Beach / Estuary
Outdoor swimmingFree!Berrow North of Unity Farm is on the Somerset coast overlooking the Bristol Channel. It is a fairly remote sandy beach, approximately 6.4 kilometres wide, backed by sand dunes.
Brean Beach / Estuary
Outdoor swimmingFree!Brean is on the Somerset coast overlooking the Bristol Channel. It is a sand and mud beach resort, approximately 2.7 kilometres wide, close to several caravan and camping sites.
Explore Dunster Castle and Deer Park
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> Spend the morning exploring Dunster castle, the administrative centre of Dunster Estate since 1066. Now owned by the National Trust, the castle was home to the Luttrell family for 600 years and has a fascinating hist..
Exmoor Walking Safari
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> We will plan your walk to give the maximum chance of seeing wildlife, including the native Exmoor Red Deer, Exmoor ponies and the fabulous Highland cattle that have been introduced to graze the moor……come in Spring wh..
The Regency Experience (Gold package)
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> The Regency Experience (Gold package): Dress up in period costume and take yourself off to another world. Experience the pleasure of walking through Bath in costume, feeling like you have just walked off a film se..
Stargazing & Sunday Roast at Nettlecombe Court
Culinary<!-- converted from markdown --> NEW to the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2022!<br /><br />Enjoy long table dining and discover the exceptionally starry skies surrounding the 11th Century Nettlecombe Estate and the beautiful Grade l listed Nettlecombe C..
Stargazing & Hot Chocolate at Nettlecombe Court
Culinary<!-- converted from markdown --> NEW to Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2022!<br /><br />Tuck into a warming hot chocolate and slice of cake whilst discovering the exceptionally dark skies surrounding the 11th Century & Grade 1 listed Nettlecombe Cour..
Exmoor Distillery Tour
TourInstant booking!Next on todayFrom £14<!-- converted from markdown --> <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" href="https://www.exmoordistillery.co.uk">Exmoor Distillery</a> is an independent family-owned producer of handcrafted spirits. We produce all our spirits in house and proof them to..
Tarr Steps
Wild SwimmingFree!Siutated just off the River Barle is an ancient clapper bridge with shallow waters perfect for paddling with children. If you walk upstream for about 20 minutes you will come across a deeper pool for swimming with easy sloping access to the water. C..
Cow Castle
Wild SwimmingFree!Tranquil, small pool along the river Barle, set amongst wild scenery and grass banks, beneath 'Cow Castle', an ancient hill fort. Easy access for swimmers with stepping stones into beautifully clear water. It is a couple of miles from Simonbath, but ..
Sherdon and Landacre
Wild SwimmingFree!The small junction pool of the Barle and Sherdon rivers is located upstream from the popular paddling area at Landacre Bridge. The pool is open and sunny, with plenty of grassy areas, but there are also some boggy areas. The easiest access is from a ..
Badgworthy Pool
Wild SwimmingFree!This Doone Valley plunge pool is a charming but small body of water located underneath a shallow waterfall. A big tree marks the area, and it is a popular destination for those who enjoy woodland walks. Shallow pools and paddling, as well as parking ..
Farleigh Hungerford
Wild SwimmingFree!A special section of river, which is also the meeting spot for Farleigh and District swimming club, that has a deep and narrow stretch perfect for swimming. The club has lawns and steps that lead into the water, which is about 1.2 meters deep with a ..
Glastonbury Walking Tour - Guided by the Trees.
Tour<!-- converted from markdown --> Connect with Glastonbury’s nature and trees on this guided walking tour. Meet your guide, a local musician and nature enthusiast, and stroll the lanes and countryside to discover Glastonbury's attractions, and well as..
River Brue
Wild SwimmingFree!Beautiful stretch of river with spots for swimming picnicking. There's a long footpath along the river so you can choose your own spot to go for a dip.
Minehead Beach
Natural beauty spot
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Dunster Castle
CultureFree!National Trust Jacobean country house
The Lion Inn
CulinaryFree!Stylish pub & eatery
The Forester Arms
CulinaryFree!Cosy pub with traditional food
Axe Throwing
<!-- converted from markdown --> Here at Wall Eden Adventure, you can try your hand at the age-old art of axe throwing. There is nothing more satisfying than throwing an axe and hearing the thud as it chops into your target block! The axe throwing ex..
Air Rifle Shooting
<!-- converted from markdown --> Wall Eden Adventure offers the chance to use high quality scoped air rifles at our indoor Somerset range. You will learn the skills required for air rifle target shooting through our knowledgeable instructors and be a..
Archery
<!-- converted from markdown --> Want to experience something new? Book in for one of our awesome archery sessions and learn traditional archery techniques. Enjoy the age-old sport of archery here at Wall Eden Adventure. Our Archery GB qualified inst..
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding<!-- converted from markdown --> Explore the Somerset countryside the best way – by paddling. From Wall Eden Farm you and your friends or family can navigate the River Brue as far as Glastonbury, paddling through miles of peaceful countryside; you ma..