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Wookey Playing Field Is one of the Parishes' most valuable assets, you can find it just off Dummis Lane. The field spans some nine acres and is home to Wookey Indians cricket team and Wookey Football Club  There are various facilities on the Playing Field which include changing rooms with showers and toilets. And beautifully equipped children's play area that has just been refurbished thanks to the hard work of local fundraisers. There is also a youth shelter for older children.
 

Henton Village Hall can be found on the B3139 between Yarley and Henton. It comprises of a main hall, suitable for wedding receptions, parties etc., and a small meeting room. There is a bar area and an excellent kitchen that can cater for up 120 people. The Hall fully complies with The Disability Discrimination Act and is regularly used by many groups and clubs including a disabled group. Outside there is a large grassed area and large car park.

Henton Village Hall as it stands today was  opened in 1999. It replaced the original building that was of a sectional wooden construction.  "Henton Hut" has it became known was originally situated in the Village of Wookey and in the 1930's was physically moved by the villagers of Henton to it's present location in Henton where it was used regularly for parties and dances.

The new hall was funded funded by various means including The Foundation For The Sport And Arts, The Community Chest, Lankkelly Foundation, Local Government and massively by monetary and physical local effort. Priority for use goes to the residents of the parish, but it is available  to those from outside the parish if free.

The hall is a registered charity run by a committee of managing trustees.

Wookey Church Hall is situated at the centre of the village next to St Matthews Church and can be hired for meetings and functions. It is used  on alternate months  by Wookey Parish Council to hold there meetings.