Adventure Parks

Discover the most exciting adventure parks in and around Somerset, from thrilling rides and high ropes to family-friendly play areas. This page highlights our top picks so you can plan unforgettable days out across the county.

Note: Not all places on this page are in Somerset, some are easily accessible from the Somerset Area

Brean Leisure Park

Great for families wanting a traditional seaside amusement park experience, with rides and attractions alongside all the other family activities available

Lots of rollercoasters and large funfair rides.

Avon Valley Adventure Park

Combines outdoor adventure with animals and family attractions, so there’s plenty of variety rather than spending the whole day doing one type of activity. Also has a large softplay and plenty of events.

Puxton Park, Weston-Super-Mare

A good choice for younger families, combining farm animals with adventure play and other child-friendly attractions. Bouncing pillows, rides and high ropes! Fun for everyone.

Crealy Theme Park, Exeter

A fantastic all-round family day out with more than 60 rides and attractions, indoor play areas, animals and Sooty Land. There’s a good mixture for toddlers, younger children and bigger kids

Wookey Hole, Cheddar

Much more than the famous caves. Families can make a full day of it with numerous additional attractions and activities; 4D cinema, crazy golf, caves, attractions. It has something for everyone.

Diggerland, Tiverton

A really unusual day out where children can get close to construction machinery and enjoy digger-themed rides and activities. Small children can even drive small diggers and construction vehicles.

Milky Way Adventure Park

A fun family attraction with a mixture of rides, play and entertainment. Its combination of indoor and outdoor activities makes it useful for unpredictable Devon weather.

Woodlands Family Theme Park

One of the best attractions in the South West, known for its famous water slides and toboggan. This place has something for everyone with lots of outdoor play areas and rides.

Trago Mills Family Fun Park

A more traditional family fun park that works particularly well for younger children, and can easily be combined with a visit to Trago Mills. Go carts, boats, mini arcade and a huge chance to shop.

Watermouth Castle

One of the more unusual family attractions, mixing a historic castle with rides, Adventure Valley, gardens, museums, a dungeon and quirky attractions such as Gnome Village.

Pennywell Farm

Excellent for animal-loving children. Famous for its miniature pigs, it also offers animal encounters, feeding, a farm safari, adventure play, children's rides and a miniature railway.

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Tropiquaria Zoo

A smaller and more relaxed family attraction where children can discover a variety of animals while also enjoying play and adventure areas. Huge for reptiles and a small aquatic area.

Combe Martin Dinosaur Park

A brilliant combination for children who love animals and dinosaurs. Alongside wildlife, there are dinosaur attractions, fossils, rides and unusual experiences including the Dino Express.

Animal Farm Adventure Park

Particularly suited to younger children, combining farm animals and animal encounters with play and family activities. It's a nice alternative to the bigger, busier theme parks.

World of Country Life, Sandy Bay

Offers loads of variety, including animals, adventure play, trampolines, slides, a Deer Train Safari, vintage vehicles and indoor attractions.