Wyvern Sports and Social Club

The Wyvern Sports and Social Club sits just outside Taunton and functions as a proper community sports facility rather than a visitor attraction in the traditional sense. It's the kind of place locals use for cricket, bowls, and social events - a working club with genuine Somerset roots rather than something laid on for tourists.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Cornish Farm is barely a mile away - and you've got a keen cricketer or bowls player in the family, it's worth popping by to watch a match or check what's on. The club has that unpretentious, grass-roots feel you'll find across Somerset's sports scene. Summer weekends tend to be most active for fixtures.

Honestly, this isn't a destination in itself. You won't spend an afternoon here unless you're genuinely interested in the sport being played that day. It's more of a "if you're camped nearby and fancy supporting a local match" sort of spot. The Somerset Levels around this area are far better for a proper walk or cycle ride - the landscape itself is the real draw for holiday makers.

That said, if your family enjoys grassroots sport and community atmosphere, checking their fixture list before your trip might turn up something worth your time. Ring ahead or check locally in Taunton for opening times and whether visitors can watch matches - it varies by event and season.