Brick & Tile Museum

The Brick & Tile Museum in Exminster sits in a proper working brick yard - the kind of place where you can still smell the kiln and see production happening. It's not flashy, but it tells the story of how Somerset's building materials shaped everything from Tudor cottages to Victorian terraces across the South West.

Inside you'll find displays of locally-made bricks and tiles spanning centuries, along with the tools and techniques that made them. The industrial heritage angle appeals strongly to anyone interested in how places actually got built, rather than just looking at the finished product. Kids tend to engage well here too - there's something tangible about picking up a medieval tile or understanding why certain colours appear in local buildings.

You're looking at roughly 90 minutes to get the most of it without rushing. Saturday opening only (09:00-17:00) is worth noting if you're planning a wider trip. Admission pricing isn't confirmed online, so ring ahead. The museum sits just outside Burnham-on-Sea, making it a decent half-day addition to a caravan holiday rather than a standalone destination.

Wall Eden Farm - Rural Holiday Retreat (5.6 miles away) is the stronger base if you're staying locally, rated significantly higher than Mill Farm. The museum fits nicely between beach time and countryside exploration - close enough to be convenient, specific enough to break up a generic seaside week.