Hotfoot it to Taunton’s 12th-century castle and you’ll find the Museum of Somerset inside.
Somerset’s story, from prehistoric times to the modern day, is presented here in the museum’s geology, archaeology, medieval and military collections. The museum is also now home to the Frome Hoard – a huge collection of Roman coins in a giant clay pot, found in 2010 by Dave Crisp and his metal detector!
For schools, there’s a programme of 90-minute curriculum-linked sessions for all age groups.
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Vivary Adventure and High Ropes Centre
It’s fun, it’s innovative – and it’s just five minutes’ walk from Taunton town centre!
The Vivary Adventure Centre is an off-the-ground adventure that gets kids using their bodies as well as their brains. It’s an ideal way to round off a day out, burn off any excess energy and make for a peaceful train trip home!
There are activities for all abilities – from the lower ropes course, totems and climbing wall to the Ultimate Adventure, a high-ropes course with a power-fan descender!
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Children’s Wood and Hankridge Riverside
A nature reserve created by planting a tree for every baby born in Taunton Deane since 1992!
The Children’s Wood and Hankridge Riverside provide important habitats for lots of plants and animals. The reserve, run by the borough council, is open every day during daylight hours – ideal for environmental studies with your class. Wildlife you might be lucky enough to spot includes otters and many species of birds including kingfishers, mute swans, herons and reed warblers.
