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A family walking in the grounds at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places in Wiltshire

Ancient landscapes, world-famous gardens and outdoor adventures await in Wiltshire. Why not visit somewhere new with the family?

Places to visit with the family

Discover all the best places to bring the family for great days out this season.

Stourhead 

A world famous garden packed with temples, grottos, trees and water features, just waiting for little legs to explore.

Family exploring the garden at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Lacock 

There are lots of things at Lacock for families to enjoy all year round. With a busy programme of activities from family crafts to the magic of live theatre, find out more about what you could discover on your next visit.

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

Avebury 

With lots 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.

Mompesson House 

Entertain the whole family this summer at Mompesson House. Discover unique stories in the house, go on an adventure in the garden and stop for a bite to eat in the tea-room.

Two girls enter Mompesson House through the front door.

What's on during October half term in Wiltshire?

Marvellous moths and autumn crafts and games at Stourhead 

Enjoy spooky autumn fun for all ages with our marvellous moths trail, where you can collect clues and build a moth fact file, plus themed Stableyard games, broomstick racing and drop-in autumn crafts during October half-term.

A boy in a blue jacket and striped woolly hat plays with red autumnal leaves

October Half Term at Lacock 

Get into spooky season at Lacock with family activities for October half term.

Three bright orange pumpkins carved into different shapes, including a cat, ghost, ghost and a spooky face.

Autumn Animals Half-term Trail at Avebury 

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 family of three, dressed for an autumnal walk, gather around a trail sheet

'50 things to do before you're 11¾, come rain or shine

Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities in autumn 

Autumn opens up a world of new adventures. Discover the best activities for children from our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’, including tips on winning at conkers and building dens.

Inspecting the pond at Rowallane Garden, County Down

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
Two adults and a child look at the house, with its pediment supported by columns, at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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World-famous gardens, villages and ancient landscapes, and some lesser-known gems can all be found in Wiltshire.

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