Wells
Wookey Hole Caves · Photo: Pierre Terre
A morning of show caves, circus and mini golf at Wookey Hole, then a free scramble through the quieter Ebbor Gorge just up the hill.
Landmark · 10:00–13:45 (3h45m)
Caves first, then the circus show and adventure golf; lunch on site.
An indoor and outdoor show cave in Wells.
Photo: Pierre Terre
Nature & gardens · 14:05–15:45 (1h40m)
Free. Follow the stream valley then climb the gorge for views across the Levels.
A quiet wooded limestone gorge in the Mendips, with trails through a stream valley and up the dry gorge to views over the Somerset Levels. A free, wilder alternative to Cheddar for children who like a scramble.
Photo: Derek Harper
South WestBath city centre
Start early at the Roman Baths before the queues, then let off steam in Royal Victoria Park, which has one of the best playgrounds in the city.
Roman Baths
South WestBristol city centre
Three indoor stops a short walk apart around Bristol's floating harbour: hands-on science, the free city museum and Brunel's great ship. Good for curious 6-12s when the weather is grim.
M Shed → Brunel's SS Great Britain
South WestWareham or Swanage
Day one pairs an ape rescue centre with a hangar full of tanks next door. Day two takes the steam train to Corfe Castle and ends on the clifftops at Durlston.
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre → The Tank Museum → Corfe Castle → Durlston Country Park
