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Indoor Things to Do in Somerset
British weather doesn't do refunds — but a rainy day in Somerset doesn't have to be a write-off. These attractions have indoor or all-weather areas, so the day stays fun whatever the sky does.
Museums & Galleries
16.8 mi from Somerset
The Helicopter Museum
The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England, is a museum featuring a collection of more than 80 helicopters and autogyros from around the world, both civili... — Wikipedia
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29.3 mi from Somerset
Cockpit
The Cockpit is a 17th-century circular thatched building, originally standing in the yard of the Hawk and Buckle Inn in Denbigh before being moved to St Fagans in 1965 and opened t...
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Theme Parks
12.8 mi from Somerset
Brean Theme Park
Brean Theme Park is a free-admission theme park just off the M5 in Brean, Somerset, offering a day of rides and attractions for all ages. You'll find roller coasters, dodgems, a tr...
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22.6 mi from Somerset
Diggerland
Diggerland is a hands-on theme park where you can ride, drive and operate real diggers, dumpers and other full-size construction machinery, alongside more than 20 rides and drives...
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Zoos & Wildlife
15.7 mi from Somerset
Tropiquaria
Tropiquaria is a small zoo and animal sanctuary in Minehead, Somerset, built in and around a repurposed 1933 BBC Radio Transmitting Station. The Grade II listed building houses a R...
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21.8 mi from Somerset
Foxdown Childrens Farm
Foxdown Children's Farm is a small family-run working farm set high in the Marshwood Vale, West Dorset, with views towards the Jurassic coastline. Here you can wander at leisure, p...
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Where to stay near Somerset
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
More around Somerset
Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Somerset guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Somerset?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include The Admiral Blake Museum, Brick & Tile Museum and Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Somerset.