mumsnet readers and others - thing to do in somerset over a long weekend

[conned tractor]

Looking for some local info on the wells area for a long weekend with missus and kids (2 & 6).

We have VIP passes to the wookey caves as part of the hotel booking (any good?).

What else is there to do around there that is worth doing with young kids. Longleat? Anything else?

<Hugz>

[Freamon]

Wookey Hole / Cheddar Gorge I seem to remember are pretty good.

Weston Super Mare has a beach, pier and a helicopter museum.

Lots of stuff in Bath (roman baths etc).

Seem to remember you used to be able to see the Cheddar Cheese being made somewhere in Cheddar, not sure if that's still true.

[DimPrawn]

Go the extra mile and visit Swindon. I guarantee you will never forget the experience.

[suityou01]

Wookey Hole / Cheddar Gorge I seem to remember are pretty good.

Weston Super Mare has a beach, pier and a helicopter museum.

Lots of stuff in Bath (roman baths etc).

Seem to remember you used to be able to see the Cheddar Cheese being made somewhere in Cheddar, not sure if that's still true.

I believe CM is the subject matter expert on this part of the world.

[DimPrawn]

I believe CM is the subject matter expert on this part of the world.

Fancy naming it after a cheese!

Whatever next? Stilton Canyon?!!?

[conned tractor]

Go the extra mile and visit Swindon. I guarantee you will never forget the experience.

How much is entry, are the rides good, lots to do for young kids?

[conned tractor]

I quite fancy the motor museum, but I don't think the missus and kids will be quite so exited about it over seeing a bunch of baboons arses.

[shaunbhoy]

You could always head to Yeovilton. I have heard good things about it. They have a decommisioned Concorde there for one thing.

http://www.fleetairarm.com/

[Pondlife]

You could always head to Yeovilton. I have heard good things about it. They have a decommisioned Concorde there for one thing.

Flying arm of the Royal Navy, see and learn about helicopters, aircraft- Fleet Air Arm Museum

WHS.

Or you could go to Weston Pier and look longingly at the Welsh coast* wishing you were there.


*Not Barry docks, the nice bit to the right of it.

[SimonMac]

Somerset is deceptivly big, I lived there for more years than I care to remember and have kids similar ages so I will try to offer some advice.

DON'T GO TO WESTON! Drive to Burnham-On-Sea, it's not as "glitzy" as Weston as there are no amusements etc, but if the kids are that young I don't think it will matter, but parking is a lot easier and the beach is better.