Doniford Farm Park

The working farm sits right on Watchet's doorstep, practically within spitting distance of Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park. It's a proper family spot if you've got small kids in tow - the sort of place where they can get their hands dirty and see actual animals rather than just read about them in picture books.

What you're looking at is a functional farm operation, not some sanitised theme park version. There are animals to meet, fields to explore, and if you time it right, you might catch feeding time or seasonal activities. It's the kind of attraction that works brilliantly if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Hoburne Blue Anchor and Warren Bay Village are both within easy reach if you fancy breaking up your week.

The real value here is proximity rather than spectacle. You won't spend all day here, and frankly you shouldn't expect to. An hour or two tops, depending on how much your children want to dawdle over the animals. It's free or cheap admission - the specifics aren't confirmed - which makes it a decent no-pressure stop when you're based locally for a week's holiday.

Watchet itself is close enough that you could combine this with a proper walk around the coast or a visit to the town centre. If the weather turns grim, it's not essential. But if you're staying put in a holiday park with restless kids, this farm is exactly the sort of unpretentious option that saves the day.