If you’re looking for Father’s Day events near you, we’ve found some great day’s out for Father’s Day weekend. We have rounded up some fabulous events that your Dad will love and some ideas where you can go with all the family on Father’s Day. Read on for our Father’s Day guide to what’s on in Somerset, near you.
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday 16th June. The date varies each year and is always the third Sunday of June in the UK.
Things to do in Somerset on Father's Day Weekend
Where: Cowslip Lane, Hewish, North Somerset, BS24 6AH
When: Sunday 16th June 2024
Celebrate Father’s Day at Puxton Park for an unforgettable Dads Digger Day! This fun-filled family day has plenty on offer including a display of diggers. Each digger is equipped with stairs so your little ones can climb in and experience what it’s like to be a builder!
There’s all the usual fun including daily shows, entertainment, animals, rides and attractions.
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Where: Walcot Rugby Ground, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BJ
When: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 2024,
- Gates open 10am
Price: Advance tickets: Family 1 day £20 + booking fee; Adult 1 day £9.38; Child 1 day £5.04 + booking fee; Adult weekend ticket £13.70; Child weekend ticket £7.21 + booking fee.
Featuring an eclectic display of super, classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, the Festival will appeal to car lovers and all those looking for an fascinating , family orientated, weekend event.
In addition, Bath Rotary Festival of Motoring will feature an extensive programme of parades, stands, demonstrations and super car rides, alongside competitions, and family activities. There’s also an amazing line up of live music performers across 2 stages throughout both days. Fresh food, drinks and refreshments will be available throughout the weekend from a range of local suppliers and caterers.
Where: Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH – The Show Field to the side of the Museum
When: Saturday 15th June 2024
- 9.00am – 3.00pm
Price: Online advance £5 per person; £7.50 on the day;
Under 15s go FREE
Make a day of it – Combine your trip with a visit to the Museum! Get a combo ticket for the Autojumble and Museum.
If your Dad loves his cars, he’ll enjoy rummaging through the stalls at this great outdoor event. The event space has up to 200 stands filled with everything from tyres and tools to books and spare parts. This Autojumble is the ideal event to find hundreds of spare car parts, tools, signs and books for all you motoring enthusiasts.
Where: Bitton Station, Bath Rd, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD
When: Sunday 16th June 2024
Bitton Belle Sunday Lunch Dining Train **Now Sold Out**
Treat Dad to a First Class Sunday lunch onboard a heritage steam or diesel train. Enjoy a traditional three course roast lunch in the first-class dining carriage. Your meal will be freshly prepared on board and served to you whilst you travel the line.
Board at 1145 and departs at 1200. After two round trips of the line, the train will return to Bitton at 1410.
Where: Mill on the Brue, Trendle Farm, Somerset, BA10 0BA
When: Saturday 15th June 2024
- 9.45 am – 5.00 pm
Price: £65/person
Enjoy “Dangerous Day for Dad’s” (and Mum too) trying out some new outdoor activities with the kids at Mill on the Brue. Bring a swimming kit and change of clothes because you’ll be experiencing a Giant Water Slide, Assault Course/Great Wall, Bush Craft and High Ropes. This fun-day is all about sharing some great moments with your child.
Suitable for Age 8+
Where: Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1JB
When: Sunday 16th June 2024
- 11 am – 4 pm
Take your Dad’s along to explore one of Bath’s most popular contemporary maker’s market, nestled beneath the stunning glass roof of Green Park Station. Step into this vibrant world filled with local, independent, up and coming and established contemporary artists, designers, makers and traders. Stalls offer a wide range of unique handmade creations such as artwork, jewellery, clothing, gifts and produce.
Explore a curated selection of vintage and preloved finds, adding a touch of nostalgia to your shopping experience.
But it’s not just about shopping – it’s a sensory feast. Indulge your taste buds with irresistible food and drink offerings scattered throughout the market.
Where: Farrington Gurney, Somerset, BS39 6UB
When: Sunday 16th June 2024
- Entry from 9 am
Bring your Dad’s along for a sociable morning viewing a great range of retro, vintage and classic cars. Join Somerset Retro Car Club at Farrington’s for their Father’s day meet.
No need to book, just turn up and it’s free!
The Play Barn will be open for the kids to burn off some energy. If you want food, you can treat Dad to a Sunday roast (book in advance) or breakfast in their cafe. Dad’s receive a free drink with their meal when tables are booked in advance.
Plus, the Garden Shed will open for the duration of each car meet serving breakfast baps as well as hot and cold drinks.
Where: Three Bridges, Bradford-on-Tone, Taunton, TA4 1ER
When: Sunday 16th June 2024
Treat Dad to a mouth-watering breakfast or Sunday Roast at Sheppy’s Cider Farm this Father’s Day. Food is served in their House of Cider restaurant.
Alternatively, grab something delicious from the deli or order a picnic hamper online and find a secluded spot to enjoy it. Take a walk through their picturesque orchards and round the large pond where you’ll discover lots of ducks. Kids will enjoy their play park where there may be a couple of donkeys next door.
There are three marked trails of different lengths: 20 minutes (Yellow), 40 minutes (Red) and 1 hour (Blue) which is suitable for dog walkers.
Where: Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Road, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, TA4 3RU
When: Sunday 16th June 2024
Price: For prices and to book tickets
FISH AND CHIP PLUS CREAM TEA SPECIALS –
- Duration: 5.5 hours
THE QUANTOCK BELLE DINING TRAIN – Sunday Lunch
- A three-course meal with tea or coffee served during the journey
- An hour to spend in Minehead
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Where: Stogumber Village Hall and Car Park, Stogumber, Somerset, TA4 3TG
When: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 2024
10:30 to 17:30
Price: Admission is £10/Adult, with children under 14 free. It covers unlimited access to all gardens on both the Saturday and Sunday and money raised goes to charity.
If your Dad is a keen gardener, he’ll enjoy wandering around and exploring the open gardens in the village of Stogumber. Around 12 -15 gardens open to the public every year in and around this attractive small village between the Quantock and Brendon Hills, ranging from small cottage gardens to large country gardens.
Fabulous food is served all day in the village hall, with coffee and cake, excellent lunches and puddings, and afternoon teas. There are plant stalls, a church bric-a-brac stall and the large and interesting Grade 1 listed church is open.
Where: The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
When: Sunday 16th June 2024
- 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Price: This event is included with any standard admission ticket, including Membership
Bring your Dad along for the enthralling ‘Tournament of the Knights’ with the Warwick Warriors at The Bishop’s palace.
Come and join the Knights of the Warwick Warriors as they fight for glory in ’The Tournament of the Knights’! Choose your favourite knight and support them as they shoot, battle and fight throughout the day for the grand prize! Be prepared to be captivated and entertained for the whole day come wind rain or shine!
- 10am Meet the knights and squires in camp
- 11am Accepting the challenge and Archery: the time has come for you to pick your side and choose your favourite knight to shout and support throughout the day!
- 12pm Dressing of the knight: Join the knights in their camp and watch as Sir Joseph gets dressed head to toe, plate by plate. Learn the process and ask your questions in this fully interactive display.
- 1pm Sword Fighting: With flashing of blades and smashing of shields watch as our knights challenge each other one on one to see who will be victorious
- 2.30pm Battle of the Barriers and Crest Melee: The swords are down and the Poll hammers are out! Cheer on your favourite knight as they brutally fight to land a solid blow to the head of their opponent in the Battle of the Barriers. With two rounds in one it’s also time for the Crest Melee!
- 3.30pm The Grand Melee!: Who will be victorious? The Grand Melee will decide, all knights and their squires all head onto the battlefield at the same time to fight to the last man! Three rounds of brutal battling will see one knight deemed the champion of the tournament of the knights!
Where: Sailing from Portishead, Clevedon, Weston super Mare and Minehead along the coast of the Bristol Channel.
When: Varoius dates between Friday 31st May to Sunday 23rd June 2024.
Price: Prices and booking
Treat Dad to a trip on the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world for a day of fun and an excursion he’ll never forget. Waverley is the last survivor of a 200 year tradition of pleasure cruises on Paddle Steamers. Preserving customs and memories of bygone days with sailings along heritage coastlines in Somerset, Devon and Wales.
Father’s Day has a trip from Clevedon Pier to Penarth in South Wales or Ilfracombe in Devon. There are many other options during the 2024 season – take in Lundy Island or a trip round the Holm Islands, head up the Bristol Channel under the Severn Bridges or over to the Pembrokeshire coast.
The ship boasts open promenade decks, a self-service dining saloon, period lounges, a gift shop and an open engine room.
Passengers aboard Waverley are able to watch the engineers at work as they operate the impressive steam engine and view the ship’s paddle wheels through portholes in the ship’s hull.
A trip aboard Waverley is one of the most enjoyable days out in the UK, and a totally unique experience.
Where: Hayes Way, Patchway, BS34 5BZ
When: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 2024
Price: Car Show included in admission – Prices and Booking
If you have a car-mad dad then Father’s Day is the perfect time to visit Aerospace Bristol! Join the museum for an unforgettable weekend and discover a range of classic cars including Bristol cars, Jaguars, Aston Martins and Rileys.
Treat Dad to a bite to eat, there’s a range of bbq favourites and the bar is open!
Father's Day BBQ at Wraxall Vineyard
Where: Wraxall Road, Wraxall, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6RQ
When: Sunday 16th June 2024
- 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bring Dad along to the vineyard for a Father’s Day celebration, with food from @slowfarmingcompany and an afternoon of music from The Ancestors.
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