Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a pioneering world-class gallery and multi-purpose arts centre, which acts as a destination for experiencing art, architecture and the remarkable Somerset landscape through new and innovative exhibitions of contemporary art. A landscaped garden, designed for the gallery by internationally renowned landscape architect Piet Oudolf, includes a 1.5 acre perennial meadow, which sits behind the gallery buildings.

This 17th Century Walled Garden in Mells, Somerset, where they dedicate themselves to British grown cut-flowers, gorgeous garden plants and their Garden Cafe serving delicious homemade light lunches and teas. They also run a very popular wood-fired pizza oven every weekend from 12 noon - 4pm on Saturdays & Sundays (please ring ahead to double-check times). If you would like to book an evening in the garden with pizza for a private party or event on another night give them a call.

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park has been one of the UK’s best-loved attractions for over 60 years. It features an extensive Safari Park, is home to BBC Animal Park and CBBC Roar and also has over 20 fabulous attractions, including Penguin Island, The Jungle Cruise, Monkey Temple and Longleat House, one of the most stunning stately homes in Britain. The highlights include the Adventure Castle – an amazing kids' adventure playground and castle, the Longleat Hedge Maze – one of the world’s longest labyrinths.

Palladian mansion and world-famous landscape garden. When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery. Explore the 1,072 hectare (2,650 acre) Stourhead estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.   12 minutes from THE COTTAGE & 15 from THE MILLSTREAM, PAVILION and TENT

Studland was the inspiration for Toytown in Enid Blyton's Noddy. Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland. A glorious slice of natural coastline in Purbeck featuring a four mile stretch of golden, sandy beach, with gently shelving bathing waters and views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight. Ideal for water sports. Designated trails through the sand dunes and woodlands, allow for exploration and spotting of deer, insects and bird life as well as a wealth of wild flowers.

Wincanton Racecourse hosts 17 fixtures of quality jump racing from October through to May including a number of Premier Days and Special Events:

Badger Ales Day - Saturday 8th November 2014
Boxing Day - Friday 26th December 2014

As well as watching the excellent racing there is plenty to see and do with our racecard competition, trade stands and other activities relating to the day's theme.

Saturday racedays provide some of the best racing of the National Hunt season featuring a number of the top horses in the Country. Weekend and Bank Holiday fixtures provide exceptional value for a family day out as children aged 17 and under gain free admission to all Standard and Feature Days.

Based in the beautiful Piddle Valley, Henley Hillbillies is a family run 180-acre farm offering thrills and adventures, including quad biking, archery and off-roading in Mini Mavriks. Great fun. Contact them in advance to see what is available.

The ready2climb Adventure Zone offers two very different climbing experiences. Clip’n’Go climbing provides all the family with the thrills and excitement of climbing using automatic belays that lower the climber safely to the ground while our Top Rope climbing zone provides experienced and novice climbers alike with a wide selection of routes on a 6m high wall.