Brean Leisure Park

2 miles from West Pennard Court Barn

West Pennard Court Barn is a historic 15th century tithe barn built for Glastonbury Abbey, notable for its timber-framed roof and medieval architectural details, preserved and managed by the National Trust as a cultural heritage site.

2 miles from Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill

Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill is a National Trust owned Site of Special Scientific Interest providing extensive outdoor natural landscapes including ancient woodland, calcareous grasslands, rare plant species, and important geological features such as caves with prehistoric fossils. Visitors can explore long-distance footpaths, enjoy scenic hill views, and visit historic sites related to early human occupation and model aircraft flying activities.

2 miles from Coleridge Cottage

Coleridge Cottage is a 17th century historic cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, where poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge lived and wrote some of his famous works. Now a National Trust writer's home museum, it features period rooms, a garden with wildflowers, and serves as the starting point for the Coleridge Way walking trail.

2 miles from Romantic Women Tour

8 Oct, 15 Oct…

A volunteer-led tour through the rooms of Coleridge Cottage explores the women who influenced Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s life and writing, including Sara Fricker and Dorothy Wordsworth.

2 miles from Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve

Leigh Woods is a 2 km² national nature reserve near Bristol, featuring ancient woodland, rare plant species, and historic sites like the Stokeleigh Camp hillfort. It offers outdoor activities including walking, rock climbing, and mountain biking in a protected natural environment.

3 miles from Tyntesfield book club (sorry, group full)

13 Oct, 10 Nov

A monthly book club at Tyntesfield where members discuss books chosen by the group. The two-hour meetings are led by Bookshop volunteers and include a break for refreshments.

2 miles from Glastonbury Tor

Glastonbury Tor is a prominent hill in Somerset, England, topped by the roofless tower of St Michael's Church. It features mysterious terraced slopes and is steeped in history, mythology, and spirituality, including links to King Arthur and the island of Avalon. The site is managed by the National Trust and is a notable landmark visible for miles around.

3 miles from King John's Hunting Lodge

King John's Hunting Lodge is a timber-framed historic wool-merchant's house in Axbridge, Somerset, now operated as a local museum by the National Trust. The museum showcases exhibits on local history, geology, and archaeology from the Neolithic period to World War II within a restored medieval building.

Located in Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare is a seaside town in Somerset, England, known for its sandy beach, historic piers, cultural venues, and rich heritage as a Victorian seaside resort.

2 miles from Cadbury Camp

Cadbury Camp is an Iron Age hill fort located in Somerset, England, featuring ancient earthworks and ditches on a natural ridge. It is historically significant and managed by the National Trust with ongoing conservation efforts to preserve its natural and archaeological features.

Located in Portishead

Portishead is a historic coastal town in Somerset, England, featuring a marina, nature reserves, and Victorian architecture. It offers scenic riverside and lakeside attractions alongside cultural and recreational facilities.

Near Daw's Castle

Daw's Castle is a historic clifftop fortress in Watchet, Somerset, established by King Alfred to guard against Viking attacks. It offers free public access during daylight hours, with nearby amenities and paid parking available. Visitors can explore the impressive outdoor site and also visit nearby historic attractions.

Located in Watchet

Watchet is a historic harbour town in Somerset with a marina, museums, heritage railway, and cultural connections to poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Near Mendip Hills

The Mendip Hills offer stunning outdoor experiences including England's largest gorge, extensive walking and cycling routes, unique wildlife habitats, and breathtaking panoramic views. It is a National Nature Reserve with significant natural and geological features ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families.

3 miles from The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens

This 14-acre Grade II-listed garden in Wells features historic and contemporary garden styles including a Dutch-style garden, arboretum, and glasshouse. Visitors can explore moated grounds with spring pools, sculpture, and plant sales, along with a children's play area and refreshments. The adjacent Bishop's Palace buildings and chapel are also open.

3 miles from Fairfield

Fairfield is a medieval and Elizabethan country house lived in by the Acland Hood family for 800 years, offering guided tours of its historic rooms and access to gardens. Visitors can explore indoor historic rooms on scheduled guided tours and enjoy outdoor gardens, with free parking and pet-friendly policies.

3 miles from Poetry Reading in the Garden Room

7 Oct, 14 Oct…

Michael Bloom reads excerpts from Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poems in the Garden Room at Coleridge Cottage, exploring the stories and landscapes that inspired his work.

3 miles from Walton and Ivythorn Hills

Walton and Ivythorn Hills are a National Trust managed biological site of special scientific interest in Somerset featuring limestone hills, calcareous grasslands, historic buildings, and walking trails including the Polden Way.

3 miles from Pop Up Shop hosted by National Trust

7–22 Oct (another 13 days)

Local nature photographer Ben Pullitz displays wildlife and landscape photographs in a pop-up shop at Lytes Cary Manor.

3 miles from Burrow Mump

Burrow Mump is a historic hill in Somerset featuring the ruins of a 15th-century church atop a Norman motte, offering visitors panoramic views and a significant war memorial managed by the National Trust.

3 miles from Pennard House

Pennard House is a family-run Georgian manor house featuring Jacobean and 19th-century architecture, surrounded by extensive gardens and freshwater lakes, offering a mix of heritage touring and event spaces with accessibility features.

2 miles from Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge is a striking limestone canyon in Somerset featuring impressive cliffs, prehistoric caves open to the public, diverse wildlife, and various outdoor activities including climbing and scenic walks. The site offers visitor facilities such as a centre and restaurant, blending natural wonder with accessible tourism.

3 miles from Meare Fish House

The Abbot's Fish House is a 14th century Grade I listed Gothic building in Meare, Somerset, notable as the only surviving monastic fishery building in England. It was used for storing and preparing fish and as a residence for the chief fisherman of Glastonbury Abbey. Now cared for by English Heritage, it offers visitors a unique glimpse into medieval monastic industry and architecture.

Near Clevedon Court

Clevedon Court is a historic 14th-century manor house in North Somerset, managed by the National Trust, featuring medieval architecture, extensive terraced gardens, and a collection of family heirlooms and Eltonware pottery. The house and gardens offer both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences and showcase the heritage of the Elton family.

Near Lanlay

Lanlay Meadows in the Vale of Glamorgan is a tranquil pre-war meadow rich in wildlife and mature trees, offering scenic outdoor walking paths and a rare natural habitat along the River Ely.

2 miles from House of Discovery Exhibition at Dyffryn Gardens

7–10 Oct, 14–17 Oct…

An exhibition in the Morning Room of Dyffryn House explores the house’s history and the conservation and restoration work being carried out there.

2 miles from Brean Leisure Park

Brean Leisure Park is a long-established amusement park in Brean, Somerset, offering a variety of thrill rides, family attractions, and an indoor/outdoor waterpark. It features rollercoasters, a water splash zone, and hosts concerts, providing entertainment for all ages from March to November each year.

2 miles from Yarn Market, Dunster

The Yarn Market in Dunster, Somerset, is a historic Grade I listed octagonal building from the early 17th century, originally built to support the local wool and cloth trade, featuring a unique central pier with timber roofing and marked by Civil War history.

2 miles from Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekends)

10 Oct, 17 Oct…

A guided tour takes visitors through Dunster Castle’s Victorian kitchen and larders, with stories about the cooks, maids and other staff who worked there.

2 miles from Milton Lodge Gardens

Milton Lodge Gardens in Wells, Somerset, is a historic garden featuring architectural terraces offering stunning views of the city and its cathedral. Visitors can enjoy the gardens with free parking and refreshments available for groups by arrangement.

2 miles from Tropiquaria

Tropiquaria Zoo in Somerset is a small zoo and tropical house located in a historic Grade II listed former BBC transmitting station. It features a tropical hall, aquarium with rare fish, and outdoor animal enclosures, along with play areas and a café, offering a diverse wildlife experience for families.

3 miles from Ebbor Gorge

Ebbor Gorge is a limestone canyon in Somerset renowned for its geological formations, Neolithic and Bronze Age artifacts, rich biodiversity including rare butterflies and bats, and scenic trails managed as a national nature reserve by Natural England.

3 miles from West Sedgemoor

West Sedgemoor is a protected wet meadow nature reserve in Somerset, known for its extensive bird populations and rare plants. The reserve itself is closed to the public to protect wildlife, but visitors can explore surrounding public footpaths for outdoor views and wildlife spotting.

2 miles from Old Beaupre Castle

Old Beaupre Castle is a Grade I listed ruined medieval fortified manor house in Llanfair, Wales, featuring a notable Renaissance porch and three courts, set within historic landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore the outdoor ruins and grounds free of charge all year round.

2 miles from Dunster Castle and Watermill

Dunster Castle and Watermill in Somerset offer a rich experience combining a historic castle, working Victorian watermill, beautiful gardens, and scenic parkland with panoramic views. Visitors can explore the castle interiors, gardens with diverse plants, enjoy family-friendly activities, and visit cafés and shops on site.

2 miles from Victorian Kitchen Tours (weekdays)

8–9 Oct, 15–16 Oct…

A guided tour takes visitors through Dunster Castle’s Victorian kitchen and larders, exploring the work and stories of the cooks, maids and other staff who kept the castle running.

3 miles from Clarks Village

Clarks Village is a popular outlet shopping village in Street, Somerset, offering a variety of high street and designer shops, eateries, and family-friendly events within a historic factory site.

Near Cleeve Abbey

Cleeve Abbey is a medieval Cistercian monastery in Somerset featuring some of the best-preserved monastic buildings in England, including cloisters, a refectory with a wooden vaulted ceiling, medieval tiled floors, and historic wall paintings, open to public visits under English Heritage.

3 miles from Gilded Treasures Exhibition: 50 Years of the National Trust at Dunster Castle

5 Oct–2 Nov (another 24 days)

An exhibition marking 50 years of the National Trust at Dunster Castle, featuring golden objects from the castle’s collection, including its rare gilt leather hangings. Visitors can also learn about the castle’s gift to the Trust and view a film presenting a virtual gallery of the hangings.

2 miles from St Quintins Castle

St Quintins Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Llanblethian, Wales, featuring substantial stone gatehouse remains and defensive walls, situated on a steep spur overlooking the River Thaw. It is an outdoor historic site managed by Cadw, open to the public for free exploration of its significant medieval fortifications and ruins.

Near Nether Stowey Village Walk | Walks Programme

11 Oct, 18 Oct…

A beginner guided walk around Nether Stowey explores the village associated with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, including his former home, St Mary’s Church and Castle Mount.

3 miles from Dolebury Warren

Dolebury Warren is an Iron Age hillfort and biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Somerset, featuring ancient earthworks and diverse natural habitats managed by the National Trust and Avon Wildlife Trust. It offers outdoor exploration of historic ramparts and rich wildlife on a limestone ridge in the Mendip Hills.

3 miles from Orchard Wyndham

Orchard Wyndham is a historic house in Somerset, home to the Wyndham family for over 700 years, showcasing diverse architecture and a complex history with guided tours available on selected dates from April to September.

2 miles from Gallox Bridge

Gallox Bridge is a 15th century narrow stone packhorse bridge in Dunster, Somerset, crossing the River Avill. It is a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument, managed by English Heritage, and notable for its historic architecture and rural setting near Dunster Castle.

3 miles from Discover a Hidden Masterpiece: The Gilt Leather Hangings at Dunster Castle

7 Oct–1 Nov, 7–8 Nov…

Explore Dunster Castle’s refreshed display of seventeenth-century gilt leather hangings depicting Antony and Cleopatra. The display presents new research and examines the hangings’ craftsmanship and place in art and culture.

3 miles from Kilver Court Garden

Kilver Court is an outdoor garden based on an award-winning Chelsea Flower Show design, featuring ornamental ponds, herbaceous and colour-themed borders, set against a spectacular Victorian railway viaduct in Shepton Mallet.

2 miles from Old Bowlish House

Old Bowlish House in Somerset is a Grade II* historic clothier's mansion with Jacobean architecture, original features, and period furniture. Visitors can enjoy an owner-narrated tour of the interior and extensive gardens, along with historic buildings and ruins in the hamlet. The house is a family home with rich history and unique character.

2 miles from Brean Down

Brean Down in Somerset offers a scenic outdoor experience with historic ruins, coastal walks, and a beachside café. Visitors can explore archaeological remains, enjoy spectacular views, and engage in family-friendly activities in a natural setting.

3 miles from Glastonbury Tribunal

The Tribunal is a Grade I listed 15th-century merchant's house in Glastonbury, now housing the Glastonbury Museum, which displays artefacts from the town and the nearby Iron Age Glastonbury Lake Village. Visitors can explore historical architecture and significant archaeological collections indoors.

2 miles from Blaise Hamlet

Blaise Hamlet is a picturesque group of nine unique Grade I listed cottages around a green in Bristol, designed by John Nash in 1811 as one of the first garden suburbs. The cottages are privately occupied but can be viewed from the surrounding green, showcasing Victorian cottage gardens and historic architecture.

3 miles from Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 2026

3 Oct–29 Nov (another 51 days)

An outdoor exhibition of shortlisted contemporary environmental photography and film from Earth Photo 2026. The works explore nature, people, places and the effects of climate change.

3 miles from Halswell Park

Halswell Park is a Grade I-listed Elizabethan and Baroque house set within historic 18th-century parkland with temples and lakes. Visitors can explore restored state rooms and join behind-the-scenes tours of the full restoration project. The site offers both indoor exploration of the house and outdoor enjoyment of the gardens and water features, with refreshments available on the roof overlooking scenic views.

2 miles from Queens Arcade

Queens Arcade is a Victorian-style shopping centre in Cardiff city centre offering a range of retail shops including New Look and Argos, with two sloped floors and indoor shopping.

Located in Penarth

Penarth is a historic Victorian seaside town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, known for its picturesque seafront, pier, marina, and cultural attractions including galleries and festivals. It offers scenic cliff-top walks, waterside dining, and a variety of leisure activities.

3 miles from Lytes Cary

Lytes Cary is a Grade I listed historic manor house in Somerset dating from the 14th century, featuring a chapel, Great Hall with period furnishings, and extensive Arts and Crafts style gardens listed as Grade II. The National Trust owns the property and offers public access to the older parts of the house and the distinctive gardens set in themed 'rooms' with hedges, ponds, and an orchard.

3 miles from Monthly Markets at Lytes Cary Manor

10–11 Oct (this weekend)

A market showcasing creative products made by local artists, held in the historic barns and courtyard at Lytes Cary Manor.

3 miles from Dunster Butter Cross

The Butter Cross in Dunster is a historic 15th-century market cross, a Grade II* listed building and scheduled ancient monument, managed by English Heritage and the National Trust, offering visitors a glimpse into medieval market traditions in Somerset.

3 miles from Behind-the-Ropes Tours (weekends)

10–11 Oct, 17–18 Oct…

A volunteer-guided tour takes visitors beyond the usual visitor ropes at Dunster Castle, exploring repurposed rooms, hidden areas and their history. The tour lasts about an hour.

Near Castell Coch

Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle in Tongwynlais, Wales, built atop medieval ruins and featuring lavish Victorian interiors designed by William Burges. Visitors can explore the castle's historic rooms and surrounding beech woodland, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest, with opportunities for walking and nearby golf. The castle is managed by Cadw and open to the public, offering a distinctive blend of indoor architectural grandeur and outdoor natural beauty.

Near Swell Wood

Swell Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve in Somerset featuring three wildlife trails, diverse flora and fauna, and the largest Grey Heron breeding colony in South-West England. Visitors can explore accessible trails with viewpoints and a hide, enjoy picnics, and experience a rich natural habitat.

Near Cabot Circus

Cabot Circus is a large covered shopping centre in Bristol featuring over 130 shops, department stores, a car park, restaurants, and a cinema, offering an indoor retail and leisure experience in the city centre.

2 miles from The Walled Gardens of Cannington

The Walled Gardens of Cannington in Somerset feature diverse garden styles within historic priory grounds, including a glasshouse and tearoom, with free access for RHS members on selected days.

3 miles from Tintinhull Garden

Tintinhull House and Garden is a Grade I listed 17th century house with a 20th century garden in South Somerset, owned by the National Trust, offering historic interiors, artistic paintings, and extensive garden rooms styled after Hidcote Manor.

3 miles from Brean Down Fort

Brean Down Fort is a 19th-century military fortification located on a headland in Somerset, England, known for its historical coastal defense role, Bronze Age archaeological finds, and WWII experimental weapons testing. It is owned by the National Trust and open to the public.

3 miles from Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle is a large medieval concentric castle in Wales, known for its significant water defenses including artificial lakes and moats. It is the largest castle in Wales and among the largest in the UK, featuring historic gatehouses, a Great Hall, and notable ruins, managed by Cadw as a tourist attraction.

3 miles from Ham Wall

Ham Wall is a nature reserve in Somerset offering diverse wetlands habitats that are a haven for rare and colorful birds and mammals. Visitors can explore accessible trails, hides, and viewing platforms to enjoy wildlife, with facilities including toilets, picnic areas, a play area, and a refreshment stall.

Near Tinkinswood Chambered Tomb

Tinkinswood Chambered Tomb is a Neolithic monument featuring one of Britain's largest capstones, known for its prehistoric engineering and associated legends. Visitors explore the outdoor site with its ancient tomb and historical significance in a natural setting.