Our places have acres of space with fun quizzes and activities laid on for your little ones, plus family-friendly eating places and facilities for when you need a quick pit stop.

All weather fun

Playhouse in the Storybook Play Den, Cliveden © National Trust / Liz Ward

Storybook Play Den, Cliveden

© National Trust / Liz Ward

Fun doesn't need to stop when the rain clouds move in. We've got bags of ideas for ways to have fun both inside and out - regardless of what the weather may have to say.

Half term events

Children wearing medieval clothing at Dunster Castle, Somerset

Getting dressed up

Looking for an adventure this half term? Treat the family to a top day out when you join in with one of our events, designed with children in mind. With activities ranging from dressing up to bug hunts, we've got something for the whole family - whatever the weather.

Wet weather ideas

Exploring the great outdoors © NTPL/John Millar

Exploring the great outdoors

Don't let the weather rain on your parade. Grey skies shouldn't stop you having fun. We've put together a selection of ideas that will help you make the most of the gloom.

Looking for inspiration?

  • Children rock pooling at Poldhu Cove on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall © NTPL/John Millar

    Free days out

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  • having fun at Claremont © John Miller

    Top ten adventure playgrounds

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Get active

Cycling can be enjoyed by everyone © David Levenson

Get out on your bike with your family on one of our cycle trails

© David Levenson

Fancy hunting for red squirrels? How about a short ramble or even a bike ride with the family? We have tons of things on offer that will keep the most active of families happy.

Shaun at MyFarm

Shaun the Sheep, in a cloth cap,has joined the team on MyFarm

Shaun the Sheep is the latest farm hand to join the team down at MyFarm on our Wimpole Estate. He's even launched a fun zone on the MyFarm website to help families get more involved.

Kids love: Castles

Young child trying on a knight's helmet as part of a Living History event at Chirk Castle, Wrexham © NTPL/Paul Harris

Royal visits, wars and ghosts; our castles have seen them all. Head down into the dungeons (or just send naughty children there) or up to the battlements to survey the kingdom. Hunt...

Our family facilities

  • Baby feeding and changing areas at most of our places
  • High chairs, children's menus and colouring sheets in our tea-rooms
  • Baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats often available on loan
  • Lots of our places have picnic areas
  • A range of fun family-focused activities, like special trails

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