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

Dyrham Park

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

Prior Park Landscape Garden

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

Newark Park

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

Lacock

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

Avebury

Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site. A Christmas display is available in Avebury Manor from 11am-4pm until 4 January. Last entry is 3pm.

Stourhead

Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden

A mother and child enjoying a Christmas tree in the Hall of Tyntesfield House, Somerset

Family-friendly places near Bath and Bristol

Visitor on the Yew Walk at Tyntesfield, Somerset

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

Walkers in Smallcombe Vale on the Bath Skyline

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

Christmas around Bath and Bristol

There are plenty of opportunities for wintry walks, warming treats, festive family trails and Christmas decorations galore around Bath and Bristol.

Two woman adjust decorations on a large lit indoor Christmas tree at Dyrham Park

Bath Skyline

Wide open space overlooking the World Heritage City of Bath

Clevedon Court

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leigh Woods

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

People on mountain bicycles in Sizergh, Cumbria

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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.

Winter tots at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

Come and join our new group for pre-schoolers and their families inside the house at Dyrham Park in the new year running on Tuesday mornings in January and February in term time.