What to do and see in Taunton, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

Kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, coasteering, archery, axe throwing, raft building, caving, climbing, abseiling, team building and bushcraft. Somerset Adventures offers a fantastic range of outdoor and adventurous activities in Somerset and the surrounding regions. Families, individuals and groups of all sizes welcome. Fun for everyone! Booking essential.

Adventure awaits, come find it! Channel Adventure offers a diverse range of adventurous activities, outdoor education and personal development programmes. We operate from the Centre Outdoor Activity and Community Hub (COACH) in French Weir Park, Taunton as well as on the seafront in Minehead. As an AHOEC Gold Standard, fully licensed and insured provider we use the highest quality equipment, finest venues and carefully planned activities to ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all. Our friendly, professional and highly qualified staff are some of the best in the industry. Come an see us to try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, tree-climbing and much more. If you are arranging a stag/hen party, planning a corporate away day, school trip or looking for an engaging activity day for the family Channel Adventure has the solution – just contact us.

Lock and Code escape rooms Taunton, is the first escape room in Taunton. We suggest allowing 1hr and a half to play these games. An escape room is like a mix between the Crystal Maze and the Da Vinci code. Each themed room holds a variety of locked drawers, boxes, hidden rooms and puzzles and you must solve all of them to complete the quest within an hour. Great for everyone and great teamwork.

Based near Taunton in Somerset, Hestercombe House and Gardens features a unique combination of 300 years of garden design, a contemporary art gallery and award-winning visitor facilities. We’re a place where visitors can explore, learn and relax. The Gardens include Coplestone Warre Bampfylde's Georgian landscape garden, the Victorian terrace and shrubbery and the beautiful Edwardian garden design by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll. All have undergone restoration and today provide important examples of gardens in contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop. As part of your visit, relax in the warm and welcoming Stables Cafe with a tasty hot or cold lunch, and a range of savoury and sweet afternoon teas. Hestercombe Gallery presents the best in contemporary art exhibitions whilst focusing on the relationship between art and landscape. Hestercombe is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, (closed on Christmas & Boxing Day). Dogs welcome. Booking online essential.

Housed in Taunton’s historic castle, the Museum of Somerset tells the county's fascinating story from prehistoric times to the present day. Within the 12th century castle walls you’ll find contemporary gallery spaces and great family visitor facilities, all situated within the vibrant town centre. With an amazing nine themed galleries, each with its own distinctive character, there’s something for everyone to discover. Our ‘must see’ exhibits include a 200 million year old Plesiosaur fossil (a type of marine reptile); the impressive Low Ham Roman mosaic; a stunning Bronze Age Gold Torc and the shoes worn by 7ft4 Joseph Sewell. The museum also houses The Somerset Military Museum.