Somersets Finest Creativity and Games
Somerset is full of creative, quirky places where you can paint, build, craft and play together. From pottery studios and arts centres to board game cafés and hobby stores, these spots are perfect for families, friends and anyone who loves hands-on fun and shared experiences.
The Kiln Café, Langport
A lovely family-friendly pottery-painting studio where you can choose and decorate your own ceramics. It’s relaxed, creative and you get a unique keepsake to take home after.
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Serendipity, Taunton
A nice choice for getting creative, with craft-based activities that offer something calmer and more hands-on than a typical family attraction. A charming and friendly environment to get your art hat on.Â
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Ilminster Arts Centre
Fantastic for people who enjoy learning new creative skills. Its programme includes painting, drawing, pottery, fused glass, calligraphy, printing, textiles and other workshops, with options for beginners too.
The Games Bunker, Weston-super-Mare
A good destination for gaming fans, providing a social place to enjoy tabletop and hobby gaming rather than simply playing at home.
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Bridge Troll Board Game Café, Tiverton
Great for families and groups who enjoy board games. The café-style setting means you can spend a few hours playing different games together with a meal.Â
Crusader Games, Burnham-on-Sea
A good place for tabletop and hobby-gaming enthusiasts, particularly those interested in card, miniature and strategy games.
Mad for Meeples, Taunton
Ideal for board-game lovers. It offers a sociable alternative to conventional entertainment and is particularly good for singles looking to join a club who meet regularly.
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Excalibur Gaming, Taunton
A good destination for gamers and collectors, with the community side of gaming making it a place to meet other people who share the same hobbies.
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Pot Doodles, Yeovil
A fun hands-on creative activity centred around decorating pottery. It’s especially good for families because children can use their imagination and create something they can keep afterwards.
Avalon Marshes, Westhay
Different from the others on the list, combining creativity with Somerset’s countryside and wildlife. The area hosts activities and events and is a lovely place to inspire nature-themed art and photography.
The Geeky Gamer, Street
Particularly appealing to Pokémon and trading-card fans, as well as people interested in gaming and collectibles. It’s a good place for enthusiasts to meet others with similar interests.
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Brickhaus Café, Wellington
A great idea for LEGO fans, combining building and imaginative play with a café environment. Particularly good for children who enjoy creating things rather than just conventional soft play.
Hobby Dayz, Burnham-on-Sea
A good destination for people interested in hobbies, gaming and collectibles, with plenty of appeal for children and adults who enjoy geek culture and tabletop activities.
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Little Pottery Barn, Gurney Slade
Excellent for pottery painting, with ceramics to choose from, workshops, children's activities and parties. There’s even an outdoor play area for younger children, while your finished pottery is glazed and fired for you.
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Somerset Crafts, Glastonbury
A lovely choice for discovering locally made arts and crafts, showcasing Somerset creativity and providing inspiration for anyone interested in handmade and unusual pieces.
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