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A visitor walking in the rain at Dyrham Park — Walking through the rain at Dyrham Park

Spring tulips in the Rose Garden at Tyntesfield

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

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Around Bristol and Bath there is lots to explore in the spring. 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.

The great outdoors

The gardens in Spring time at Tyntesfield, Somerset

The best spring gardens near Bristol and Bath

Close by there are dramatic landscape gardens, informal kitchen gardens, flower borders and shady woodland, all of which are transformed at this time of year as spring blooms start to appear.

Great spring walks near Bath and Bristol

There are plenty of great walking routes close to Bath, Bristol and in north Wiltshire. Here a few to try.

Family visitors walking down the slope towards the east front at Dyrham Park

Easter holiday fun near Bath and Bristol

You can keep the whole family entertained this Easter. Find out about myths and legends, explore the countryside and discover the stories of places near Bath and Bristol.

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Volunteers take part in a beach clean at Studland Bay — Join the Great Dorset Beach Clean at Studland Bay

Beach cleans across the South West

We look after miles of coastline and beaches across the South West, and rely on volunteers to help us clear the tons of litter that appears on the coast. Take a look and see if there's a beach clean near you for this weekend and beyond.

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Spring bulbs flowering at Tyntesfield — Energised by the signs of spring at Tyntesfield, Somerset

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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

Groups of people outside the front of the house for a popular event at Arlington Court — A busy event day at Arlington Court at the annual May Fair

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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

Sat 23 Mar 2019

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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

Sat 23 Mar 2019

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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.

Prior Park Landscape Garden

Wild garlic season

Sat 23 Mar 2019

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10:00-16:30

Wild garlic carpets the garden in spring, with a sprinkling of tiny flowers, and a delicate scent.

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village

Photography exhibition at the Fox Talbot Museum by John Paul Evans

Sat 23 Mar 2019

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10:30-17:00

These metaphoric photo series examine various points of view regarding gay marriage — with the pictures of ‘otherness’ fluctuating between the poignant, the comic, and a potentially disturbing presence in the domestic space.

The Courts Garden

Spring flowers

Sat 23 Mar 2019

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11:00-17:30

Crocuses, daffodils, snowdrops, primroses and hellebores; the flowers of Spring burst into glorious life at The Courts garden.

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village

The Explorer's Guide to Lacock

Sat 23 Mar 2019

+ 57 other dates

11:00-16:00

The Lacock Abbey grounds are perfect for exploring all year round, with streams, gargoyles and botanic gardens all waiting to be found. What will you discover?