Caves, Theme Parks, Zoos, Maze, Cycle paths, beaches, indoor ski slope – so much to do within a short drive of Home Farm, with Longleat and Diggerland around an hours drive away.

Puxton fun park (for under 10’s), Caves at Cheddar and Wookey, Fun parks at Brean and Wookey, Pier and Aquarium in Weston Super Mare, beaches ranging form Burnham to Weston, Zoo’s in Bristol, plus Noahs Ark Farm  and animals roaming in Longleat – so much to do and see in North Somerset.

Cheddar Gorge and Caves

Explore one of Britain’s most spectacular natural landmarks. From its awe-inspiring cliffs to its extraordinary subterranean stalactite show caves. Cheddar Gorge & Caves holds many fascinating secrets about our prehistoric ancestors, and is an international centre for caving and rock climbing.

So what are you waiting for? Nature, wildlife, history, adventure – experience the wonder of it all on a perfect day out in Somerset.

Tip – buy ‘lowest price’ tickets from Home Farm before you visit

Tip – best cave is Gough’s cave.  Use the pre-recorded handsets provided.

Tip – visit early in your holiday as the tickets are then valid for a year

Brean Leisure Park

The ideal destination for a great family day out. With Brean Splash Water park & Gym , Brean Golf Club , Brean Play The Tavern and Bucket & spade and Brean Theme Park, entertainment venues and a wide variety of eateries and restaurants you and the family will be spoilt for choice.

Diggerland near Cullompton – around 1 hr drive from Home Farm

Theme Park Experience where children and adults alike can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery.

Action, fun and thrill packed family days out. Fun for all ages (subject to height restrictions), Diggerland has 20 different rides and drives and an array of additional activities.

Get to grips with real JCBs and 180/360 excavators, take a head-reeling turn or two on the Spindizzy, rise to lofty heights and enjoy the views on the Skyshuttle, enjoy an off-road ride on the Groundshuttle, or have a go on the Dodgems and Go-Karts!

There are indoor and outdoor play areas, sandpits, coin operated rides and much more where younger visitors can let off steam while their parents can just sit back, relax and watch the fun… or join in!

Aimed at children between 4 and 14 years of age. (and adults).

Wookey Hole Caves

Visit these stunning caves, the largest and most spectacular showcaves in England.

Some of the many caves listed below: –
Witch’s Kitchen

The Witch’s Kitchen – home to the largest stalagmite in Wookey Hole – The Giant.

Great Hall

One of the tallest chambers in Wookey Hole. Over 70 feet high, it has stalactites and recently discovered witch markings.

Witch’s Parlour

The largest, natural underground dome in the UK. Over 200 feet below ground, with more than 110,000 tonnes of rock overhead

Tip – ring ahead to see how many of the 8 caves are open.

Puxton Park Tourist Attraction & Farmshop

Come in for a friendly welcome to our ‘Adventure Area’ ‘Fun Farm Indoor Soft Play’ ‘Water Pursuits’ ‘Tractor Tracks’ ‘Animal Zone’ and ‘Falconry Centre and Mini Railway’.

A brilliant day out with the kids whether you want adventure, leisure or play. Visit the animals in our farm park and discovery barn and get high on adrenaline racing around our pedal kart tracks, or, if you have small children, try our soft play area and JCB Land sandpit. Either way, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy

Tip – great for under 10’s

Mendip Snowsport Centre

Learn to ski or snowboard on our teaching slope or build your confidence and perfect your technique on our challenging 165 metre slope complete with bends, moguls, bumps, jumps and quarter pipe.

Grand Pier in Weston Super Mare

Looking for seaside fun for all the family? Our indoor theme park has hundreds of amusements on offer, a range of thrilling rides and attractions and the best indoor play in Weston-super-Mare. With restaurants and cafés serving delicious food and a whole host of events to suit all ages, there’s something for everyone at the Pier.

Longleat

The number 1 Safari Park.

Enter a land of adventure where Lions roam, Tigers stalk and Monkeys swing. Travel through time in a grand stately home. Lose yourself in one of our magical mazes. Hold exotic creatures from the ends of the Earth.   This is Longleat.   Jump in.

Tip – get there early as there is so much to do you will need a full day.

Tip – don’t drive into the Monkey enclosure – watch other cars being dismantled by the Monkeys from outside.

Bristol Zoo

Bristol Zoological Society is a conservation and education charity, which runs and operates Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Wild Place Project.

Bristol Zoo Gardens is the fifth oldest zoo in the world. We opened our doors to the public on Monday 11th July 1836 and since then we have welcomed over 90 million guests to our Zoo. We have helped save over 175 species from extinction in human care and in the wild. We’re currently working on conservation and research projects across the world, from the Phillipines, South Africa and back to our very own door step, the River Avon. Our award-winning education team has taught over 40 million school children the value of nature, wildlife and the impact our society has on the world.

Tip – walk across the Clifton Suspension Bridge which is nearby.

SeaQuarium on Weston Super Mare beach

  • Evozone
  • Freshwater Zone
  • Tropical Reef
  • Dr Cods rock pool encounters
  • Out of the Blue Jellyfish
  • Ray Zone
  • Rainforest River
  • Crustacean Cove
  • Oceans Depths
  • Daily feeds and talks throughout the SeaQuarium
  • Access to café and gift shop
  • Discovery Trail quiz trai