@2K Theatre

The @2K Theatre in Taunton is a proper working theatre that punches above its weight for a town of this size. You're looking at a venue that programmes everything from comedy and live music to drama and pantomime - the kind of place where you might catch a regional touring production one night and a local amateur dramatics society the next. The auditorium itself is intimate rather than grand, which means decent sightlines even from the back rows and an atmosphere that actually feels alive rather than cavernous.

Who gets the most from it really depends on what's on. Families will find the pantomime season worthwhile - it's the sort of thing kids remember. Theatre types will appreciate the mix of professional and community productions. Comedy nights pull a decent crowd too. Before you book, check their website for what's running during your stay and whether tickets are still available, as smaller venues can sell out quickly for the popular stuff.

It's worth knowing you're barely twenty minutes from Cornish Farm Touring Park if you're basing yourselves there for a week. Even if you're not theatre-mad, it's handy to know there's something indoors on the inevitable rainy Somerset evening. The surrounding area - Blackdown Hills, Taunton Deane - is strong on countryside walks and country parks, so the theatre works well as a contrast activity rather than a destination in itself.