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Family-friendly things to do at Sheffield Park

A stroll with the kids and dogs
A stroll around Sheffield Park with the kids and dogs | © National Trust Images/Laurence Perry

Visit Sheffield Park and Garden for a family adventure in nature. There are always plenty of new things to discover, fun ways to get active in the great outdoors and quiet corners of the garden to enjoy together, whatever the weather. Take a look at what's waiting to be explored on your next visit.

Family-friendly events


Easter Egg Hunt at Sheffield Park and Garden, Sat 23 Mar - Sun 14 Apr
Take a flight of imagination on Sheffield Park's duck-themed Easter trail as you duck and dive around the gardens taking in fresh bursts of colour from vibrant yellow daffodils to spectacular pink rhododendrons.
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Children's Craft Egg-stravaganza Workshop, Thur 4 Apr
Use traditional wet felting techniques to create your own Easter decorations. Have a go at making pom-poms too! £15 pre-booking essential.
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Ducks and a family at Sheffield Park and Garden
Easter adventures at Sheffield Park and Garden | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Planning your family visit

Here is the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out to Sheffield Park and Garden:

Food and facilities

  • Baby changing facilities are located in the toilets near reception and the café.
  • Lunch is served between 12 noon and 2.30pm with assemble your own children's lunch boxes, hot meals, snacks, soup, sandwiches, ice cream and cakes on the menu.
  • There is plenty of space for pushchairs in the cafe.
  • For a picnic, take advantage of one of the benches in the garden or a picnic bench in the parkland (opposite the car park) , or simply pick a spot to put down a blanket wherever you like.

    The garden
  • The paths in the garden are buggy and wheelchair friendly whatever the weather, but bring your wellies if you want to enjoy a day on the parkland in wetter weather.
  • We kindly ask that children only climb on the trees in Ringwood Toll on the parkland.
  • Bikes and ball games are welcome on the parkland rather than in the garden.
  • There are areas of open water around the garden and grounds so close supervision is strongly advised.
  • Do ask at reception if you would like to try one of our autism-friendly visitor packs, and let us know if there's anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable. 

Family-friendly things to do in the garden and parkland

Run free in the parkland

Head out across the parkland and see what adventures unfurl as nature guides the imagination, little explorers run wild and bigger kids build dens and let off steam. The ideal place to tick off some of your '50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Head on a longer walk to the River Ouse for wildlife spotting. Maps are available from reception.

Discover Walk Wood

Enjoy a gentle stroll through the leafy glades of Walk Wood. Soak up the ambience of this historic woodland area of the garden and delight in the abundant wildlife that shelters here.

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