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Family walking in Rowallane Garden, County Down, surrounded by autumnal colours
Family walking in Rowallane Garden, County Down | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Family-friendly places to visit

Looking for a day out with the kids that'll keep everyone entertained? Find ideas for fun things to do, come rain or shine, at our family-friendly places near you.

Family-friendly things to do

Heritage Open Days 

Between 12-21 September 2025, Heritage Open Days welcomes everyone to discover hidden histories and local stories with a packed programme of free things to do. Find out where you can visit.

Heritage Open Day at Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire

Family-friendly walks 

Take a family-friendly walk along these trails suitable for pushchairs and children. On the way, you can go wild in natural play areas and compete in woodland den building.

Family walking with a pushchair and dogs with the shore behind and blue skies above

Kids’ indoor activities for rainy days 

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities at places we care for that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour.

The Long Gallery at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

A boy playing in a tree at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire

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    A group of four women along a path, in the background, down a hill is a reservoir

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