Family fun at Coleton Fishacre

View from the gazebo at Coleton Fishacre, Devon

Head out on an adventure at Coleton Fishacre. The garden is the perfect base to explore and tick off some of your '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' and soak up the sights, smells and sounds of nature.

 

Family friendly checklist

If you're looking for a family day out, here's some handy info to help you plan your day… 

  • There's no need to book your visit in advance
  • Free entry for under 5s and free entry for National Trust members
  • Free garden trail available to pick up in Visitor Reception
  • Baby-changing facilities in access-friendly toilets
  • Buggy friendly routes around the garden
  • Children’s menu available from Coleton Café
  • Picnics are very welcome
  • Pocket money gifts and children's books available in the shop

 

Summer days ahead

The garden is an ideal base to explore the arrival of a new season, with woodland walks, trickling streams, viewpoints over the garden and sea views. Using your senses, what can you hear as you follow the paths? Look out for the bright colours in natures pallet - what can you spot?

 

 

Can you tick these off your '50 things' list at Coleton Fishacre? 

18. Wild art                                                                                                            

When it comes to creating wild art, the only limit is your imagination. What will you use, and how? There's so much to choose from in the natural world - but make sure you're not making your art from another creature's home.

31. Get to know a bug

Does your critter have fur, wings or many legs? Remember to put any creepy-crawlies back where you found them afterwards because they can be delicate and appreciate the home they’re already in.  

 

Create your own adventure

Climb a tree

Join us for 50 things fun 

From climbing trees to jumping over waves, get out in the fresh air and try our 50 awesome adventures.

Den building at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex

Den building at Coleton Fishacre 

Young adventures have been building the best dens at Coleton Fishacre over the years. Is it a secret pirate hideout, or woodland fairy home? If you're planning a trip to Coleton Fishacre, why not take a look at our top tips about building the best den before you visit?

Children building dens in autumn with the National Trust.

Explore our family hub 

There's shed loads of fun to be had with our Family Hub. From exploring things to do, games to play and recipes to bake. There's lots to do outdoors and indoors, come rain or shine, so why not take a look for fun ideas this season and be inspired?

A gardener weeding in summer at Eyam Hall and Craft Centre, Derbyshire

Summer gardening tips 

Would you like to get more out of your summer blooms? Get some answers from our gardening experts on how to garden during the warmest season.

Children investigating a bug with a microscope

'50 things' activities to do in your back garden 

Even bold adventurers don't need to go too far from home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden or outdoor green space

Making food for birds

Learn new skills with our how to guides 

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own bird feeder? We've got plenty of how to guides for you to discover, from how to make your own compost, to how to green clean your home.