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

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

Tulips in the west garden at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

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Dyrham Park

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

View of Palladian Bridge at Prior Park, Bath

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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.

A family at the south front of Newark Park, Gloucestershire

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Newark Park

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

The house in spring sunshine at Lacock, Wiltshire. The ha-ha is visible in the foreground and there are trees without leaves framing the picture.

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Lacock

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

a close-up of two standing stones at Avebury, with visitors walking on the 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.

The main entrance to Bath Assembly Rooms

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Bath Assembly Rooms

Elegant public rooms at the heart of fashionable eighteenth-century Bath life

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

View of the grass at Bathwick Fields with Bath city centre beyond, bright blue skies.

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

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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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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.

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

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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

Walkers and a cyclist on the path at Bathampton Meadows in spring, Bathampton Meadows, Bath

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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.

Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Bath and Bristol? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.

People on mountain bicycles in Sizergh, Cumbria

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Sustainable travel in Bath and Bristol

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Bath and Bristol, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

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Wild garlic season

Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset

Forage for wild garlic as you wonder through the garden.

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Guided Tours in 2024

Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath, Somerset

See the rooms on the ground floor of Bath Assembly Rooms and learn about the history of this building.

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Tulip mania at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

Immerse yourself in a world of tulips this season as we celebrate the springtime favourite which has strong links with the history of Dyrham Park.

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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.