Family Days Out

An Unforgettable Family Day Out

Haynes Motor Museum is the perfect location for a family day out in Somerset, offering something for everyone to enjoy all year round. Dive into interactive trails, discover the secret of engines, explore the Morris Garage and have fun in the outdoor Haynes Motorland play area! Whatever the weather, Haynes is the ideal destination for family adventure and discovery.

Pay for one day, play for a year!

All individual Haynes Motor Museum tickets automatically upgrade to an Annual Pass at no extra cost. This gives your family unlimited access to the Museum and our play areas for a full 12 months from the date of purchase.

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Kids Activities at Haynes Motor Museum

  1. Interactive Exhibitions

    Get hands-on with our interactives and STEM station.

  2. Seasonal Trails

    Take part in our trails in the School Holidays and Half Terms.

  3. Remote Control Cars

    Challenge your family to a race with remote control cars.

  4. Outdoor Play Area

    Run wild in our outdoor play area, Haynes Motorland.

  5. Junior Go-Karts

    Have a race in our coin-operated go-karts.

  6. Ride On Little Tikes

    Children can travel around the Museum in our Little Tikes toy cars.

Scalextric at the Museum

Get ready to put the pedal to the metal, we are home to an EPIC new Scalextric track, and it’s like nothing you’ve seen before! A perfect activity for a rainy day. 

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Top Tips for Your Visit

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    Timings

    We recommend allowing 3 to 4 hours to fully explore our 15 indoor exhibitions and the outdoor Haynes Motorland.

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  2. Food & Drink

    Café 750 offers a dedicated kids' menu and highchairs. If the sun is out, feel free to use our outdoor picnic area located right next to the playground.

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  3. Baby Changing

    You’ll find clean, spacious baby changing facilities located near the main entrance and within the Café area.

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  4. Accessibility

    The entire Museum is level-access or ramp-accessible, making it easy to navigate with prams and double buggies.

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Karting at Haynes

Karting at Haynes is available every day throughout the year, based on the full Test Circuit, it is ideally situated adjacent to the Museum.

Karting at Haynes is booked separately and not included in Museum entry. 

Children have to be over the age of 8 and all participants must be a minimum of 1.2 metres or taller and weigh less than 18 stone.

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Just a short drive from Yeovil, Haynes Motor Museum is one of the top things to do with kids in Somerset, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor activities suitable for all ages. Inside, families can explore fascinating car collections, interactive exhibits, and fun trails that spark curiosity, making it ideal for rainy days. 

Remember, your ticket is valid for 12 months! If the kids are getting tired, don't feel rushed to see everything. You can head home and come back next week (or next month) for free.

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