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Visitors exploring the garden at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire
Visitors exploring the garden at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

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

Best family bike rides 

Learn about the best places in our care to explore with your family by bike. Find miles of traffic-free trails through woods and parkland.

A family heading out into the parkland on a summer bike ride at Blickling Estate

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.

A family in the Long Gallery at Blickling Hall reading books on the sofa, other visitors explore in the background

‘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’.

Children climb a mound of sand on Rhosili beach, Gower, Wales

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    Visitors exploring the sand dunes and the woodland at Formby, Liverpool

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