Coates English Willow Visitor Centre - Taunton

David J.

Really fascinating museum. Done really well. There is a fantastic film at the end, 40 minutes long but well worth persevering with. Great little cafe and gift shop. All the staff were very friendly.

Dido G.

We had a first visit here and were not disappointed. We arrived to see the dinosaur trail and my lo was super excited. Entrance is free. The trail cost £3.50 which was excellent value. The sculptures were amazing and the trail took you around the forest area which is not too far for little legs. There were other walks which were more suited to older kids. On the day we went we were lucky enough to see some of the newborn lambs which we got to stroke and even fed their mum's 😊 We took a picnic and there were plenty of places to eat. Staff were super friendly - would highly recommend a visit 👍

H

The willow dinosaur trail through the woodland was excellent. There's the option to do two small circular walks through fields and partly along the River Tone (1km and 3.25km). The slightly longer one takes you up Windmill Hill and you can get a good view over the levels.

There's also the lovely Lemon Tree cafe, Strippers gift shop, willow shop and a museum (pay to enter). Tours are £6 at 11am on weekdays. The sculpture workshops they do look fun!

I didn't go in but there also looks to be a Pilates studio, a model ship repair workshop, and possibly a florist.

The 51 bus stops just outside.

I T.

Beautifully curated small museum exhibiting the breadth of useful products made from Willow. If you have the time, the guided tour is worthwhile especially the insight into Charcoal making.

roy K.

We came through a lovely village to get here and plenty of parking and dog friendly. We walked round the Shops and met two lovely members of staff who came to see our dog's. Had a coffee at the lemon tree café and managed to get my wife a birthday present which she was told was made by a gentleman in the village who hates throwing wood away and ma.kes wooden houses. Also you can book lessons on making your own wicker animals which would be interesting to do really enjoyed it .

Tanzania P.

Went with my grandson and done the dinosaur trail ! He loved finding the dinosaurs the numbers and letters. Hot a scrumpy hot chocolate with marshmallow and cream after, then brought a little willow basket to collect our eggs at home

Jenny T.

Had a fabulous visit here, with the tours starting at 11am. The tour guide was friendly and professional, taking into consideration the needs of the group. You got a great look at the process, including behind the scenes. The shops on site offer a taste of Somerset too. Highly recommend and want to come back when it's warmer and do some of the walks.

Susan B.

Great place to visit. Interesting museum, good trails for little ones with wonderful willow sculptures and opportunities for day courses learning to weave willow.