Discover a day of outdoor joy at Diddy Dudes Fest in Minehead. With creative activities, themed zones, and a skate park, it’s the perfect place for young kids to play and learn in the fresh air.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for young children with moderate physical activity
Wildlife
History
Minehead has a rich maritime history, once thriving as a seaside port, which influenced many community events including family festivals.
Conservation
The event promotes recycling and eco-friendly practices, encouraging participants to minimize waste and protect local green spaces.
Minehead EYE CIC
Discover a day of outdoor joy at Diddy Dudes Fest in Minehead. With creative activities, themed zones, and a skate park, it’s the perfect place for young kids to play and learn in the fresh air.
Minehead EYE CIC is a community interest company based in Minehead, England, operating a multi-use indoor activity centre focused on youth engagement and family-friendly events. The centre hosts a covered skatepark and bouldering cave, a sensory area, arts and crafts spaces, and an onsite café. Sessions include structured coaching and free-play times across skateboard, scooter and BMX disciplines, alongside regular themed events such as Nerf arenas, acoustic nights, and holiday craft clubs.
Provision caters to a wide age range — programmes mention children as young as four through to all-ages evening sessions — and running formats include 60-minute, 90-minute and 2-hour experiences. Specific offerings highlighted include a scooter academy for younger riders with equipment hire and certificates, SEND-friendly Bloom sessions that provide exclusive access for children with additional needs and their siblings, and a youth club led by qualified Youth Workers for older children.
Minehead EYE CIC also delivers arts-focused sessions led by visiting professionals, birthday party packages, and after-school groups that partner with local communities. Safety equipment and session-specific kit are provided for several activities (for example, Nerf events supply safety gear and Nerf equipment; scooter academy includes equipment hire). As a community interest company with a visible programme of clubs and public events, Minehead EYE CIC offers verifiable sessions and seasonal specials designed to build confidence, creativity and active play in a supervised environment.
Location
Minehead, England
Coastal Somerset town
Ages Served
4–Adults
Programs from toddlers to adults
Session Length
60–120 mins
Sessions from 1 to 2 hours
Experiences
28+ sessions
Skate, scooter, art, clubs, events
Secure places for skate, scooter, arts and family events — discover SEND-friendly sessions, equipment hire and age-specific programmes. Book online or contact the venue for session details.
Supervise young children around outdoor activities
Keep a close eye on kids near the skate park and crafted zones to ensure safety.
Bring sun protection
Use hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses to protect children from UV rays during outdoor play.
Wear comfortable clothing for active play
Dress kids in weather-appropriate, flexible clothing suitable for running and crafting.
Arrive early for themed activities
Get first in line for popular zones, especially during peak times.
Sun hat
Protects children from sun exposure during outdoor activities.
spring|summer
Comfortable walking shoes
Allows kids to participate comfortably in active play and exploration.
Sunscreen
Helps prevent sunburn during outdoor activities.
spring|summer
Light jacket or raincoat
Prepares kids for changing weather conditions.
spring|fall|winter