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.
Kids Activities at Haynes Motor Museum
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Interactive Exhibitions
Get hands-on with our interactives and STEM station. -
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Seasonal Trails
Take part in our trails in the School Holidays and Half Terms. -
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Remote Control Cars
Challenge your family to a race with remote control cars. -
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Outdoor Play Area
Run wild in our outdoor play area, Haynes Motorland. -
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Junior Go-Karts
Have a race in our coin-operated go-karts. -
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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.
Top Tips for Your Visit
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Timings
We are a large site with 15 indoor exhibitions and an outdoor children's play area, so we would recommend allowing at least a couple of hours for your visit. -
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Facilities
We have an on-site café serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls and cakes. We also have a gift shop where you can find some great motoring inspired toys, gifts and souvenirs! -
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Events
We run events throughout the year to keep to whole family entertained, including half term and school holiday events.
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.
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.
