Merriman Park Play Area

Right in the heart of Street, Merriman Park Play Area is where you'll find the local kids burning off steam on a proper neighbourhood setup. There's the usual suspects - swings, slides, climbing frames - nothing fancy, but it does the job when you need a break from the car or want to let little ones loose for an hour.

This is strictly a family play spot, and honestly, it's best suited to under-tens who still get excited by standard playground equipment. Teenagers and adults with no small people in tow won't find much to hold their attention. The park itself is free to use, which is the main selling point - no entry fees, just turn up and go.

If you're camping nearby at Bobsfield Campsite, just a short walk away, or staying at one of the other sites like Old Oaks Touring or Orchard Farm, Merriman Park is handy for a quick outing when the weather's decent. It's the sort of place you'd pop to for twenty minutes between other activities rather than plan a whole afternoon around.

Bring a packed snack and let the kids run wild - that's the charm of it. No frills, no queues, no pretence. Just a functional green space in a working Somerset market town that gets the job done when you need it.