Bath and Bristol

Magnificent houses, peaceful gardens, wooded trails and little-known treasures can be found in Bath and Bristol. Plan your day out and find lots of things to see and do with all the family.

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Tyntesfield House in Early Summer, showing pink flowers and a central flower bed on the walk up to the House.

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Tyntesfield

An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol

View of the east side of Dyrham Park house with parkland and views behind and people in foreground. Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire

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Dyrham Park

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

View over the Pasture towards the Palladian Bridge at Prior Park and the city of Bath beyond.

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Prior Park Landscape Garden

Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with one of only four Palladian bridges found in the world

The house cast in sunset light with flowers growing in the borders at Newark Park

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Newark Park

A secluded estate with glorious views, providing country house hospitality, garden strolls and woodland walks

Two visitors walk towards the Gothic Arch at Lacock Abbey in late spring. The sun is shining and the greenery from shrubs and trees frames the buildings.

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Lacock

Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative

A large standing stone at Avebury in Wiltshire, with a group of people walking on the grass-covered henge bank in the background

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Avebury

Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site. NOTE: Avebury Manor is currently closed for restoration work.

A flowering rhododendron with the Pantheon overlooking the lake in the background at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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Stourhead

Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden

Visitors walking on the main drive at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire

Family-friendly places near Bath and Bristol

Gardens and parks in Bath and Bristol

The inside of the Library at Tyntesfield with an arched wooden ceiling, a red floor and armchairs scattered throughout the room

Houses and buildings near Bath and Bristol

A family in a wildflower meadow running and holding nets to catch bugs. City of Bath in the distance.

Dog friendly places in and around Bath and Bristol

A young boy and two adults sit in the cafe at Tyntesfield

Places to eat near Bath and Bristol

Children running in summer meadow National Trust Summer of play

Summer of Play across Bath and Bristol

Ready for a fun-filled summer? Take part in Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, and create memories with the whole family. However you choose to play, your adventure starts today.

An outdoor theatre performance taking place in the gardens

Outdoor music, theatre and film events

Watch a show in the great outdoors with a music, theatre or film event at a place near Bath and Bristol. Bring some popcorn to watch outdoor cinema, enjoy music under the stars or be gripped by a theatre production held in beautiful surroundings.

Volunteers working to reveal stone of the Bason of Water in the Pasture at Prior Park, Bath

Festival of Archaeology

The Festival of Archaeology will take place between the 19 July and 3 August 2025 and is a chance to uncover more about places near you through walks, digs, displays and more.

A persons boots led down in a meadow with a view towards the Bath Skyline.

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Bath Skyline

Wide open space overlooking the World Heritage City of Bath

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Clevedon Court

Medieval manor house and 18th-century terraced garden with wide views of the Mendip Hills

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Blaise Hamlet

Nine rustic cottages around a green

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Leigh Woods

A wilderness of tranquility set against Brunel's famous suspension bridge

Discover Iron Age hillforts in the area – find out more about these fascinating areas, which are also rich in flora and fauna.

Views of Bath from Little Solsbury Hill at Bath Skyline, Bath.

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Solsbury Hill, Bath

Occupied as a hillfort during the early Iron Age, between 300 BC and 100 BC in Bath. During this time huts were built from timber and wattle and daub. A 20-foot-wide rampart was constructed around the settlement, flanked on both sides by drystone walls.

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Stokeleigh Hillfort, Leigh Woods

A hillfort within Leigh Woods, found on the north flank of the Nightingale Valley, the 7.5-acre Stokeleigh Camp has been the subject of numerous archaeological digs over the years.

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Cadbury Camp

Iron Age hill fort on the ridge above the village of Tickenham in North Somerset

Explore outdoor spaces near Bath and Bristol, including woodlands filled with trails and meadows with views over the city.

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Exploring the stone circles at Avebury

Visiting Avebury and the surrounding landscape is a unique experience. The area contains multiple Neolithic and Bronze Age features including the largest stone circle in the world which you can enter and explore.

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Bath Skyline

With 500 acres of woodland and farmland in our care at the Bath Skyline, there's plenty to explore. Discover nature, wildlife and views of the historic city from this natural viewpoint.

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Leigh Woods

A wilderness of tranquility set against Brunel's famous suspension bridge

A shadow of a tree in the field on a sunny day.

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Bathampton Meadows

Green corridor linking the historic city of Bath to the countryside

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with us in Bath and Bristol.

Volunteering around Bath and Bristol

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to get volunteering in and around Bath and Bristol.

Volunteers on a guided nature walk at Sharpenhoe Clappers, Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire

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Supporter groups in Bath and Bristol

If you’d like to become more involved in a volunteer or social group in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas, read on to find out more.

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Bath and Bristol you can visit without a car.

People on mountain bicycles in Sizergh, Cumbria

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Places you can visit in Bath and Bristol without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Bath and Bristol that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.

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Festival of Archaeology at Prior Park

Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset

The dig continues around the Bason, unearthing more of Prior Park's watery past.

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Tangled routes: plants, trade, and time at Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Walk through Tyntesfield's gardens, where the roots of plants and people connect, to discover complex global histories

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Summer of Play at Tyntesfield

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Get ready to travel the globe - no passport needed

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Guided garden walks

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?

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Festival of archaeology at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

Guided archaeology walks on Thursday 24 and 31 July (book on separate listing) plus a display of finds previously collected to tie in with the festival of archaeology. Normal admission charges apply.

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Twelfth Night with The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Summer outdoor theatre production of Twelfth Night at Tyntesfield

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Guided parkland walks

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

An expert volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days.