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Paper Making Museum

Somerset, England

Museum

Opening Peak season (Somerset school holidays and weekends from April): first admission 9.30am, last admission 3.30pm, attractions close 5.00pm. Off-peak season: first admission 10am, last admission 3pm, attractions close 4.30pm. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day; closed midweek from 2 November 2025 to 12 February 2026.

Price Off-peak: Adult from £21.24 (standard £24.99), Child £16.99 (standard £19.99), Senior £18.69 (standard £21.99). Peak: Adult £24.64 (standard £28.99), Child £19.54 (standard £22.99). Save 15% on advance bookings; 10% Blue Light discount for NHS, Police, Fire Service, teaching staff and Forces (plus up to three guests).

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Age fit Marketed as 'a magical adventure for all ages'; soft play is aimed at children aged 3-10 with a dedicated section for 3-5 year olds, and pier attractions suit kids and grown-ups alike.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Wookey Hole Mill, once the biggest paper mill in Europe, is now a visitor attraction full of surprises at Wookey Hole Caves. It houses the Wookey Hole Museum with live paper-making demonstrations, a mirror maze, vintage penny arcade machines on Wookey Hole Pier, a large soft play area, and circus shows in a 400-seater theatre.

When to go

Opening calendar

Peak season (Somerset school holidays and weekends from April): first admission 9.30am, last admission 3.30pm, attractions close 5.00pm. Off-peak season: first admission 10am, last admission 3pm, attractions close 4.30pm. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day; closed midweek from 2 November 2025 to 12 February 2026.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Off-peak: Adult from £21.24 (standard £24.99), Child £16.99 (standard £19.99), Senior £18.69 (standard £21.99). Peak: Adult £24.64 (standard £28.99), Child £19.54 (standard £22.99). Save 15% on advance bookings; 10% Blue Light discount for NHS, Police, Fire Service, teaching staff and Forces (plus up to three guests).

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Wookey Hole MuseumLive paper-making demonstrationsMirror maze and crazy mirrorsWookey Hole Pier with vintage penny arcade machinesTarget Practice GallerySun TerraceLarge indoor soft play area400-seater theatre with Wookey Hole Circus showsWitches Kitchen café4D cinemaAdventure golfDinosaur ValleyAnnual membership

Accessibility: Buggies cannot be taken into the Caves due to steps and uneven surfaces (small children must be carried); buggy storage is available in the Ice Cream Parlour during busy periods and behind the Gift Shop otherwise. Sensible footwear recommended as cave floors are wet and uneven. Guide and Assistance Dogs are permitted, with proof of eligibility possibly requested.
Parking: Not provided yet
Dogs: No — the site is unsuitable for dogs, except Guide and Assistance Dogs.

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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