THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN DEVON, DORSET, SOMERSET AND BEYOND

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Otterhead Lakes – circular lakeside/woodland walk in the Blackdown Hills

Child-friendly walk in the Blackdown Hills Circular lakeside and woodland walk - approx 2 miles Postcode TA3 7EE Not buggy friendly...

Child-friendly Cycle Path in South Somerset – The Stop Line Way, Chard to Peasmarsh

Traffic-free cycle path between Chard and Ilminster, South Somerset Bike, buggy/pushchair and scooter-friendly route Dog friendly Chard...

Exploring Exmoor with kids: Horner Tea Room, woodland walk, river splash, and Porlock Weir beach

Things to do with kids in West Somerset Things to do with kids Exmoor Tea Room River Woodland walks National Trust car park (£5 flat...

Pick Your Own Fruit at Forde Abbey Fruit Farm (near Chard, South Somerset/East Devon border)

Free entry Free parking Toilets on site Buggy-friendly (grassy ground) Open daily June – August (see below for details) 4 miles SE of...

Chard Reservoir woodland lake walk

Chard, South Somerset Woodland circular walk Lake ‘beaches’ Buggy friendly Dogs welcome on leads (restricted areas apply) Free parking...

Trinity Hill circular woodland welly walk near Axminster/Lyme Regis

Nature reserve near Lyme Regis/Axminster (East Devon) Circular child-friendly woodland walk Buggies are a struggle but off-road buggies...

Farm & Field Café – cafe & picnic takeaway with grounds and wildflower meadows near South Petherton

Breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffees to eat in or take away Open some evenings for themed nights (pizza, burritos, burgers etc) Extensive...

Barleymow’s Farm Shop and Café with indoor and outdoor play areas (Chard)

#familyfriendly #childfriendlycafe #indoorplay #playcafe #icecream #garden #playarea #cafe #restaurant #chard #childfriendly...

Yeabridge Farm Hideaway – family glamping in a yurt (South Somerset)

#familyholiday #staycation #mini-break #child-friendly #yurt #camping #glamping #campsite #somerset #ilminster #southsomerset #camping...

Perry’s Cider Farm – a child-friendly café with orchard garden and cider-making museum nr Ilminster

#dowlishwake #ilminster #crewkerne #chard #childfriendlycafe #cafe #tearoom #cider #somerset #museum #garden #orchard #farmshop...

Dinosaur day trip to Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (guest post by Gardening With Boys)

#familydaytrip #familyattraction #dinosaurs #softplay #zoo #childfriendly #thingstodowithkids #daytrip #combemartin #ilfracombe...

Things to do with kids in wet weather – East Devon, West Dorset and South Somerset

#rainydayactivities #wetweather #eastdevon #westdorset #southsomerset #childfriendly Post sponsored by Rosie Parsons Family Photography...

Merriott Playground and The Feed Station Café, Merriott (near Crewkerne, Ilminster, Yeovil, Chard)

#Kidsplayground #playarea #playground #trampoline #zipwire #picnicspot #cyclepath #bikes #childfriendly #cafe #childfriendlycafe...

Jurassic Coast Card – special offers, discounts and freebies for locals and visitors alike

#jurassiccoast #visiteastdevon #visitwestdorset #visitdevon #visiteastdevon #specialoffers #discountcard [Gifted] I’m rather excited to...

Summer Survival Guide - things to do with the kids over the summer holidays Devon, Dorset, Somerset

#thingstodowiththekids #summerholidayactivities #eastdevon #westdorset #southsomerset #familyfun #daysoutwithkids #daysout #thingstodo...

One for the babies & preschoolers - Little Acorns Play Café, Cricket St Thomas near Crewkerne/Chard

This little gem has only just opened its doors to the public and is South Somerset’s newest play café – the best concept invention as far...

Brunchin’ at Pip’s Railway Carriage Café, Lopen (Near Crewkerne/Ilminster/South Petherton)

I’ll set the scene. It was day two of the May half-term holidays and I have to admit, I was feeling pretty smug about what a breeze this...

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