Somerset is filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy, especially at Christmas time. Our list of the five best family activities to do this Christmas helps you plan a fun-filled itinerary to spread that festive feeling!
1. Visit a Christmas market
There are plenty of Christmas markets in Somerset and the surrounding areas, which are great to visit to get all the family in the festive spirit! From Bath’s Christmas markets to Bristol and Exeter, there’s plenty to get stuck into within just a couple of hours’ drive from our holiday cottages.
Christmas markets in Somerset and the nearby areas generally run from the mid-end of November to mid-December, and are a fun family activity, not to mention great for doing any last-minute Christmas shopping!
2. Book a Christmas getaway
A winter getaway is a brilliant way to have quality family time at Christmas without the stress of having to clean up afterwards. When booking your Christmas accommodation in Somerset at our holiday cottages, you’ll have time to relax and still have fun. Our accommodation has ample parking for guests and a dishwasher in certain cottages.
Our accommodation also lets you enjoy your Christmas break in Somerset with 12 acres of private lake for your family to explore and play in the snow. However, if you want to discover more, there are plenty of walks and trails around that make the perfect sledging racetrack.
3. Explore a Christmas light trail
You could also enjoy a dazzling display by walking a colourful light trail. This Christmas in Somerset, Hestercombe House and Gardens is putting on an amazing trail full of lights and decorations. This event is called ILLUMINATE will run from the 21st of November to the 30th of December, so there will be plenty of time for you to visit.
If this family activity sounds ideal for you, you can book your Christmas accommodation in Somerset with us at Lakeview. With Taunton only being a short train or car ride away, you can experience this kaleidoscopic display quickly and easily. Afterwards, you can head back to your holiday cottage to enjoy a warm, hot chocolate.
4. Walk in a winter wonderland
Visiting a winter wonderland is a must during the festive season. However, during this Christmas break in Somerset, there’s a unique winter wonderland that’s perfect for the family. This experience takes place at Wookey Hole, an underground adventure land that gives you your very own grotto! There are over 100,000 lights set up to transform the caves into a Christmas miracle.
The Wookey Hole winter wonderland is running from the 23rd of November until the 24th of December and is sure to amaze both young and old with its lights and action. There’ll also be a Christmas film shown in their 4D cinema to bring even more Christmas spirit.
5. Make your own gingerbread house
If you don’t want to brave the cold, or just want a cosy night in, baking is a brilliant activity that gets the whole family involved. Baking your own gingerbread grotto is not only easy, but it’s also tonnes of fun! You can make your gingerbread house unique with icing, sweets, and candy canes to create a picture-perfect Christmas house.
At Lakeview, our cottages are the perfect Christmas accommodation in somerset if you want to bake or cook with the family. Each of our private cottages have a fully equipped kitchen to help you bake your own gingerbread house or Christmas dinner with ease.
So, if you want to spend your Christmas break in Somerset, book with us and check out our Christmas offers! If you’d like to know more about our holiday cottages, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can also check out our gallery or browse our other blogs for more activities and inspiration.
