Somerset Cricket Museum

Somerset's cricket museum sits right at the County Ground in Taunton, and if you've got even a passing interest in the sport, it's worth an hour of your time. The collection covers the county's cricket history going back centuries - old photographs, kit, memorabilia, the lot. You'll see stuff that actually matters to cricket nerds: bats used in famous matches, county records, and enough historical detail to keep you occupied without feeling like you're being lectured at.

It's the kind of place that works brilliantly if you're a proper cricket fan, less so if you're dragging reluctant teenagers along. The museum is compact enough that you won't spend half a day here, which is actually a strength - you get the good stuff without the museum fatigue. Access is straightforward from Taunton town centre, making it an easy stop if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Cornish Farm or Ashe Farm, both just a few miles out.

If you're based at a holiday park on the Somerset Levels - Secret Valley or 5 Acres on the Somerset Levels are reasonable options - this works as a rainy-day activity or a half-day detour between walks. The ground itself is often hosting matches during summer, so check ahead. Best visit outside cricket season if you want a quieter experience. Admission details worth confirming before you go, but it's rarely expensive for county museums. Families with cricket-obsessed kids will get more mileage out of it than casual visitors.