Free Summer Playdays: Wincanton

Join us for our FREE school holiday activities this Summer.  Our fun-filled creative Playdays are perfect for children and families looking for things to do during the school holidays.

All completely free and at a location near you!

Don’t miss this fantastic free family event. The perfect way to make memories this Summer!

Our Summer Playdays have been supported by Arts Council England, local Parish Councils and Somerset Council.

Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

When & Where:

Tuesday 11th August, 11am–3pm

Cale Park, Wincanton, BA9 9ED

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What’s On

Enjoy a fantastic line-up of free activities, including:

• Magical Music Making with Evolve Music

• Circus Skills fun

• Creative Crafts – use your imagination to make some willow creations

• Fabulous Face Painting

• Artistic Creations

...and lots more school holiday entertainment for children of all ages!

Company:  The Herd Theatre
Show Title: Essential Playworks
Running Time: 35mins
Show Times: 11.45am and 1.45pm

Wincanton needs fixing. Wincanton needs play. Join a team of playworkers to build, dress up, imagine, and fix the town through play.

Part show, part game, part infrastructure project, Essential Playworks is a hilarious performance that gets children and their adults playing.

Additional information

You’ll find:

Step-free access

Car-Parking details.  Limited onsite parking, if parking on nearby streets, please be mindful of local residents and park considerately. 

More information can be found here: Wincanton Car Parking. 

Public toilet

Refreshments available

Summer PlayDay Tips

• Plan your parking in advance.  If able, it is best to park further away and have a short walk to the event.
• In previous years the quietest time is during the afternoon.  We ask all our activities to run until the end time, so there will be plenty to do and enjoy.
• Check out the performance times in advance so you can plan your visit around this.
• The face painters will shut the line, in advance of 3pm, to ensure they finish at 3pm. 
• Make a day of it, bring a picnic or enjoy some food from local retailers.
• Outdoor events can be busy, make sure your child/children are aware of the missing child point in advance so that staff can assist if needed.
• Children are always the responsibility of parents/carers.
• Plan for all weathers, we are in the UK!  Bring sunscreen, hats, an umbrella – best be prepared!
• Make the most of the day by enjoying the activities with your child.

More 2026 Summer Playday Events: (11am – 3pm):

Wednesday 5 August 2026 | 11am-3pm | Mudford Rec, Yeovil
Friday 7 August 2026, 11am-3pm | Chard Rugby Club, Chard
Thursday 13 August 2025, 11am-3pm | Cocklemoor, Langport