Somerset Space Walk - Sun

The Somerset Space Walk is an unusual outdoor artwork depicting the solar system scaled across the landscape near Taunton. You're walking a route that represents planetary distances, with the Sun marking your starting point - it's equal parts educational ramble and quirky public art installation.

What makes it work is the sheer oddness of the concept. Rather than staring at a static display, you're actually covering ground to understand scale - the outer planets feel genuinely far away by foot. It's the sort of thing that clicks for curious kids and adults who like a bit of lateral thinking, though it won't thrill anyone after more than an hour or so.

It's free to access and takes roughly 90 minutes to walk the full route, depending on how many markers you stop at and whether you actually read the information panels. Best done on a clear day when you can see properly. Spring or autumn keeps you from melting or freezing while you're out there pondering the vastness of space.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Thornhills, Secret Valley, or Ashe Farm - it's a sensible afternoon activity without needing to drive anywhere distant. Pairs well with exploring Taunton itself or heading to the Levels for proper walking. Don't expect dramatic scenery or Instagram moments; expect to feel small and slightly bemused by the whole thing. Worth doing once, definitely.