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Farmyard Fun at Rural Life Museum

Farmyard Fun at Rural Life Museum

This October Half Term, we will have some very special visitors at the Museum! Rescue animals from Second Chance Petting Farm including a donkey, sheep and goats will be with us on Wednesday 28 October. The children can also enjoy a special themed trail around the museum.

Booking Information
Book Online or contact the museum on 01458 831197. Bookings will open from Tuesday 20 October.

Normal admission applies. You will need to pre-book a time slot for arrival at the museum, but once you are on site you will be able to stay as long as you like.

Please note that numbers are very limited to enable social distancing. The safety of our visitors is our priority so all our activities have been risked assessed with Covid procedures in mind. Face coverings must be worn by everyone over the age of 11 in inside areas of the museum. To help us keep everyone safe, please follow all signs and instructions on the day, and only visit in line with current government restrictions regarding group size and composition. Thank you.

Museum Unlimited
Enjoy this event FREE with the Museum Unlimited Annual Pass. With Museum Unlimited you pay just once then visit for a whole year FREE of charge, including many daytime events.

Easter Trail 2020

Easter Trail 2020

The Easter Trail 2020 fun at the Palace starts on Saturday 4th April when the Palace Easter Trail, will be in place. Find your way around the Palace Gardens using the baby-animal-themed clues and if you’re successful, claim your prize from the Visitor Reception on the way out. The trail will run until the end… Read More…

Artist’s Apprentice Trail at Hestercombe

Artist’s Apprentice Trail at Hestercombe

Follow in the footsteps of Coplestone Warre Bampfylde on our fascinating half term trail. Young artists will be able to create their own version of one of Coplestone’s paintings whilst learning a little about his life along the way. When their masterpiece is complete, they will graduate as a Master Artist and even have a… Read More…

Family Fun: Victorian Day

Family Fun: Victorian Day

Come and experience rural Victorian life this half-term. Imagine life in a Victorian farmhouse, see drop scones cooking on the range, try out our laundry mangle in the Museum courtyard and have a go at copperplate handwriting on slates. Ages 3+, drop-in. Museum Unlimited Enjoy this event FREE with the Museum Unlimited Annual Pass. With Museum… Read More…

Chase and Marshall at WSR

Chase and Marshall at WSR

Join us at the West Somerset Railway for a great family day out. Come and see PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April 2019 at Minehead Railway Station.  The heroic pups will be making personal appearances at intervals between 10am and 4pm. Entertainment on the day will include: Enjoy a steam train ride to Minehead Station from any of… Read More…

Superhero Weekend

Superhero Weekend

Superhero Weekend – Join us for two spectacular days of fun dedicated to the superpower of imagination and play. Children and their grown-ups are invited to dress up as their favourite heroes and enjoy amazing activities throughout the weekend including fancy dress discos! You’ll even have the chance to meet some famous friends! All festivities… Read More…

Christmas Carol Festive Fun

Christmas Carol Festive Fun

See Scrooges Office, make crackers, find out about Victorian traditions and see Victorian boots on display. Free admission but donations are welcome Christmas has arrived in Office No 1. We have decorated our beautiful office in the theme of Christmas 1939. Although the Clark family were Quakers, Christmas is celebrated by many as part of… Read More…

Santa Express at WSR

Santa Express at WSR

Have a magical experience full of festive cheer, by travelling on one of our Santa Expresses. This service leaves Bishops Lydeard on various dates throughout December. The train travels through the Quantock Hills to Williton (and then returns), whilst Santa visits children at their seat. Each child will receive a small gift, suited to their age. Adults will be… Read More…

Family Fun – Magical Creatures

Family Fun – Magical Creatures

Family Fun – Magical Creatures. A day of Crafts and activities for all the family. Normal museum entry fees apply. The café is open year-round, with the same opening times as the museum (last orders at 4.30pm), serving delicious locally sourced food and drink. You are welcome to drop-in for coffee or lunch even if you… Read More…

YEOVILTON AIR DAY 2018

YEOVILTON AIR DAY 2018

The annual Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton International Air Day in Somerset will take place on Saturday 7 July 2018.  Up to 40,000 visitors are expected to visit the Royal Navy’s premier public event at the spiritual home of the Fleet Air Arm. RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day will demonstrate the Maritime Capability and… Read More…

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