Families welcome at Wells Cathedral with creative activities, Explorer Backpacks and more!
Family Holiday Activities
During the holidays, join us at the Cathedral for creative family fun! With arts, crafts and other activities inspired by the Cathedral or by visiting exhibitions, our holiday activities are designed to help children discover and get creative.
Family holiday activities are FREE with adult entry and take place in the Education Room (unless otherwise advertised).
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Upcoming Events
Summer Explorers
July to August 2025, 10.30am–3.30pm in the South Transept
Join us for a nature-friendly summer exploring water, plants, and animals in and around the Cathedral. Enjoy family trails, themed crafts and fun activities for children and young people of all ages!
Beautiful Butterflies: Help with the Big Butterfly Count and get creative with butterfly art and crafts.
Feed the Birds: Discover birds around the Cathedral, make a willow bird feeder, and try bird themed art.
Watery Wells with Somerset Rivers Authority: Get inspired by beavers, build your own dam, and enjoy some crafts that will help you prepare for any weather.
Flowers and Foliage : Explore and draw around the Cathedral and create nature-inspired designs in clay.
These activities are FREE with adult entry and there’s no need to book – simply drop in on the day between 10:30 and 3:30.
There is no charge for 18s and under. Standard adult admission tickets include re-entry for 12 months from date of purchase, so you can enjoy access to a number of seasonal events, including exhibitions and Family Holiday Activities beyond your initial visit. Please note that children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and only assistance dogs are allowed at these activities.
Session Dates
Tuesday 29 July: Beautiful Butterflies
Wednesday 30 July: Feed the Birds
Tuesday 5 August: Flowers and Foliage
Wednesday 6 August: Beautiful Butterflies
Tuesday 12 August: Flowers and Foliage
Wednesday 13 August: Feed the Birds
Tuesday 19 August: Watery Wells with Somerset Rivers Authority
Wednesday 20 August: Flowers and Foliage
Explorer Backpacks
Children and young people can discover the Cathedral with our new ‘Explorer Backpacks’, available to hire from the Welcome Desk. Armed with a map and activity cards, find the matching sensory tools to help you explore. For example, at the clock, watch the jousting knights and ring a bell! You’ll also find a mini embroidered cushion to smell, a magnifying glass for close-up viewing, a soft, cuddly cat to stroke and of course a compass to help lead the way!
Whenever you choose to visit, ask for one of our Free Family Trails at the Welcome Desk designed to suit a range of ages. With our changing themes such as Christmas, Easter, stained glass, saints, and shapes, as well as our children’s guide, there’ll always be something new to discover in the Cathedral!
Further Information
For more information about Family and Children’s events happening in the Cathedral, please email education@wellscathedral.org.uk or call 01749 673809.