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Children and adult in play area at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire
Family in Old Lodge play area at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places near Bath and Bristol

Discover the best places to explore as a family in Bath and Bristol this season. Plan your days out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.

What's on during October half term near Bath and Bristol?

Lacock 

Nature activities with a spooky twist. No need to book. 22 Oct - 1 Nov.

An adult and child explore the medieval cloisters at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

Dyrham Park 

Become a nature detective at Dyrham Park with 'There's No Deer Around Here'. Escape into autumn with a family trail adventure inspired by the popular children's picture book by Andy Hussey and Rosie Venner. Uncover signs of nature around the 270-acres of parkland and garden at Dyrham Park. 17 Sep - 1 Nov. £2pp.

A family with a young child wheel a pushchair along a path between autumn planted borders

Avebury 

What autumn animals can you spot around Avebury Manor Garden? Follow the trail, discover fascinating wildlife facts, and see how many creatures you can find. Then get creative and make your very own wildlife mask to take home.

A woman and two children are walking hand-in-hand between large standing stones at the Avebury stone circle, with green grass and the henge bank in the background.

Newark Park 

‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ ill be brought to life through a series of interactive installations. Get ready to swish, splash and squelch your way through this new sensory family trail as you search for the bear. You can’t go over it. You can’t go under it. You’ve got to go through it! Open now until 15 Nov.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Prior Park Landscape Garden 

Dotted around the garden this October half term at Prior Park will be a variety of spooky sights for children to discover. Can you spot them all?

View of the Palladian Bridge from above at Prior Park, Somerset

Stourhead 

Get creative in the Stableyard this October half-term with drop-in, volunteer-led autumn crafts. No need to book. 22 Oct - 1 Nov.

An adult and group of children walk through the grounds at Stourhead, Wiltshire with the bridge in the background

Places to visit with your family in Bath and Bristol

Discover all the best places to explore with your family for a great day out.

Dyrham Park 

Find out what's on for families this season, including the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution trail.

A family with a young child wheel a pushchair along a path between autumn planted borders

Tyntesfield 

Looking for fun family activities? Whether the kids are eager for outdoor adventures, ready to splash in new puddles, or if you’re hoping to escape the rain in style, we’ve got plenty of ideas to keep everyone smiling.

A parent and two young children play with sticks and autumn leaves.

Lacock 

Seasonal blooms, activity trails, medieval architecture and photographic discovery: have a fun-filled adventure at Lacock Abbey.

Two children taking in the atmosphere of Lacock's Cloister, they are gazing upwards off camera and the sun is shining.

Newark Park 

With plenty of space to run and explore, discover seasonal walks, family-friendly events and adventures in nature at Newark Park.

A family playing jump rope in a woodland setting

Avebury 

With plenty of space, fresh air and history all around, Avebury is a perfect place to bring the family, whatever the time of year.

A woman and two children walking among the standing stones at Avebury.

Stourhead 

Find out the family-friendly things to do at Stourhead, from events in the garden to exploring the house.

Family exploring the garden at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Ideas for rainy days

Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do when it’s raining 

We've compiled a selection of items from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list that are perfect for rainy days, so grab your waterproofs and get involved.

Boy jumping in a puddle. The boy is wearing a woolly hat and wellies

There's lots to do even on a drizzly day at Dyrham Park 

Get togged up and explore the parkland, sheltering in the Old Lodge cafe if needed, or embrace an entirely indoor day out as the house and exhibition are filled with interactive opportunities for all ages.

Two adults and a child peek up into a chimney above a stove inside the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Fun whatever the weather at Tyntesfield 

Inevitable rainy days needn't put you off a day trip to Tyntesfield, just outside of Bristol. Downpours can be dodged in the house, orangery and walled garden, there's an undercover play area at Home Farm (conveniently placed for a stop in the Cow Barn Cafe) and the second hand bookshop has a great selection of children's books if you're looking for wet weather entertainment to take home.

Two visitors and volunteer looking at a map at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Find a family-friendly place near you 

Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.

A family plays near the sun sculpture in the centre of the parkland, Lacock Abbey. It is summer, the sun is shining and the children smile towards the camera.
Tyntesfield House in Spring

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