Family fun at Coleton Fishacre

A family in the garden at Coleton Fishacre

Discover the magical changing of the seasons with 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

Please note that our opening times have changed, and we're now open on weekends throughout January and February 2022 . Click here to plan your day out.
 

 

Changing seasons

The garden is an ideal base to explore the stories of the season, with woodland walks, trickling streams, viewpoints over the garden and bracing sea views. Using your senses, what can you hear as you follow the paths? Look out for the bright colours in natures pallete - what can you spot? What sounds does fallen leaves make?  

Soak up the changing season
Family enjoying the changing seasons with the National Trust
Soak up the changing season

 

Percy the Park Keeper

Take part in Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail 

Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand this winter season. With a note from Percy and clues to follow to help, there's winter tasks and games to take part in, and a prize at the end for all your hard work helping out Percy.

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 can have a go at building the best den ever at Coleton Fishacre. Is it a secret pirate hideout, or woodland fairy home? There's plenty of sticks and leaves to make your imagination come true. If you're planning a visit, why not take a look at our tips and tricks before you come?

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?

 

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

 
4. Build a den

As the trees shake off their green coat, can you make a den fit for a bear? There's plenty of twigs, branches and leaves around Paddock Wood.      

15. Go on a wintry adventure

Frosty walks, dew covered spider webs - a nip in the air turns the ordinary into extraordinary. Lots of outdoor activites are just as fun (or even more so) when it's a bit chilly, but remember to wrap up warm.  

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.