Leisure

Ideas about things to do for you or your family

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Activities for families

Includes things to do, trying out new things, having fun and accessing your local community

Finding childcare

Help to find the right childcare

Places to go

Includes information about getting out and about, taking part in activities and events

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Somerset Young Carers Group

Anyone under 18 in a substantial and regular caring role can be referred

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a real adventure from beginning to end

Activities for families

Things to do, try out new things, have fun and access your local community

Democracy and young people

Information about democracy and young people in Somerset

Activity passes and discounts

Passes are available to all families in Somerset with a child or young person with a disability or additional need

Somerset Max Card

The Max Card is designed to make days out more affordable for foster families of children with additional needs

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a real adventure from beginning to end

Places to go

Getting out and about, taking part in activities and events is a great way to do things with friends or as a family

Libraries

Libraries in Somerset have lots going on and are great places to visit to learn and play

Museums

Museums celebrate and protect our rich heritage in Somerset

Parks and play areas

Parks and play areas are ideal places to get a bit of fresh air and exercise in your town or village

Leisure Centres

Find Leisure Centres, groups and clubs near you.

Activity passes and discounts

Passes are available to all families in Somerset with a child or young person with a disability or additional need

Somerset Max Card

The Max Card is designed to make days out more affordable for foster families of children with additional needs

Accessible Somerset

Includes information about getting out in the countryside and other healthy, enjoyable things to do

Better journey cards

Giving people with a disability a way of letting a driver know that they may need extra help

Library events

We hold hundreds of events, activities and clubs for all ages, visit your local library to find out more

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Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Information about disabled parking badges and how to apply for one

Accessible Somerset

Getting out and about, taking part in activities and events is a great way to do things together as a family.

Accessible toilets and changing places

Changing Places are designed so that they are completely accessible and provide sufficient space and equipment for people who are not able to use the toilet independently

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Better Journey Cards

Better Journey Cards give people with a disability a way of letting a driver know that they may need additional help

Independent Travel Training

Training for students with disabilities or SEN to be able to use transport on their own