Around Bath & Bristol

A frosty morning in late winter at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

Visitors walking towards the house in winter at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire — Visitors at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Frosty anthills with a winter sunrise — A frosty winter morning on the Bath Skyline

Magnificent houses, peaceful gardens, wooded trails and little-known treasures.

Places to visit

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Around Bristol and Bath there is lots to explore in the winter. You will find historic houses and their gardens, countryside and woodland walks to allow you to get close to nature and escape in the outdoors as the seasons change.

Winter highlights

Storytelling tours around Tyntesfield house in January and February

Visiting Tyntesfield in January and February 2019? Entrance to the house on weekdays is on a 'Play Hard' or 'Work Hard' guided storytelling tour only.

See conservation in action at Dyrham Park's Collections Store area

Dyrham Park conservation studio tours

Why not come along and find out about how we look after some of Dyrham Park’s most precious works in our conservation studio tours?

Stride out with a walk around Avebury's prehistoric landscape

This self-guided 6 mile walk starts at Avebury and takes you around the south-eastern part of the World Heritage Site, taking in ancient tracks, Bronze Age burial mounds and the stunning stone avenue leading back to Avebury again. Click to download the walk.

Volunteering at Tyntesfield — Volunteers in the Billiard Room, Tyntesfield

Interested in volunteering?

If you're looking for something new to do in 2019 and considering volunteering, the National Trust is a great place to start. We've got lots of opportunities for you to get involved near Bath and Bristol.

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More to do outdoors

Bath & Bristol winter walks

Enjoy winter in the outdoors in and around Bath & Bristol.

Winter wildlife walks near Bath and Bristol

Winter is a great time to spot wildlife as bare trees and frosty mornings make it easier to follow footprints, see signs of winter foraging and see all sorts of birds and animals.

Photographs from 'First Women UK' exhibition

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village Wiltshire

‘First Women UK’, a photographic exhibition by Anita Corbin

‘First Women UK’ is on display at the Fox Talbot Museum from Saturday 15 September to Sunday 3 February.

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Volunteering in the South West

Volunteers are a vital part of everything the National Trust does. If you've ever fancied getting stuck in, being part of a team, learning something new or just helping out, now's a great time. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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Visitor walking their dog on a frosty morning in the north woodland, Trelissick, Cornwall — Frosty morning walks

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Discover somewhere to visit using our search. In the South West you're never far from somewhere to explore.

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Reading and drawing

A young girl picks up a second hand book to read

Five second-hand bookshops to visit in the South West

We’re shining a light on some of our favourite second-hand bookshops you’ll find tucked away at South West places.

A view of the coastline from the summit of Golden Cap, Dorset, at dawn

The power of books and the English landscape

Archaeologist Martin Papworth reflects on the beauty of the English countryside as portrayed in literature.

Visitor sketching one of our special places

Drawing inspiration

Wherever you live in the South West, find somewhere near to inspire your creativity

Girl running through a field in winter hat — Get out and about this winter

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Places in the South West host everything from guided house tours and ranger days to walks and runs.

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Avebury

Stonehenge and Avebury walking challenge

Thu 24 Jan 2019

+ 340 other dates

01:00-23:59

An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors in this iconic landscape, rich in archaeology, wildlife and plants. You can enjoy these wide open spaces by challenging yourself to complete all eight walks - once done you'll have walked 50km.

Avebury

Wiltshire Landscape walking challenge

Thu 24 Jan 2019

+ 340 other dates

01:00-23:59

This is an opportunity to discover more of Wiltshire's iconic landscape, rich in archaeology, wildlife and plants. You can enjoy beautiful open spaces and challenge yourself to complete all twelve walks at our landscape sites.

Tyntesfield

TYNTEtots: Rapunzel

Thu 24 Jan 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-11:45

+ other times

Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by the classic story of Rapunzel.

Tyntesfield

TYNTEtots 2019

Thu 24 Jan 2019

+ 16 other dates

10:00-11:45

+ other times

Storytelling, crafts and games for 2-5 year olds and their families inspired by classic stories including Thumbelina, The Little Red Hen, The Owl and the Pussycat and Peter Rabbit.

Tyntesfield

Weekly winter photography challenges at Tyntesfield

Thu 24 Jan 2019

+ 38 other dates

10:00-16:30

Stretch your photography skills and see how many of our weekly photography challenges you can complete in January and February.

Tyntesfield

'Play hard' storytelling tours

Thu 24 Jan 2019

+ 6 other dates

11:00-11:45

+ other times

On weekdays in January, access to the house at Tyntesfield is on a 'Play hard' storytelling tour only. Find out more about the Gibbs family and how they made Tyntesfield their home. Tickets are also available on the day.