For families

Our places have acres of space with activities laid on for your little ones, plus family-friendly eating places and facilities for when you need a quick pit stop

Family looking at flowers at Morden Hall Park, London

Visitors in the woodland at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire — Visitors in the woodland

May half-term events

Join in with our fun events on the coast, in woodlands and in gardens and parks this half-term.

Find out more

Morden Hall Park Garden Centre, London — How many dragonflies can you spot?

Looking out for dragonflies

Dragonfly numbers are falling across the UK. Help us conserve their habitat, improve ecosystems and encourage more wildlife to move in.

Join our dragonfly league

Father and daughter enjoy a picnic — Treat your dad this Father's Day

Plan the perfect Father's Day

From great gifts to amazing activities and relaxing weekends away, grab some inspiration for Father's Day.

Find ways to say thank you

Outdoor ideas

Little feet can tire easily, so we’ve picked some of our best walks for families with small children. Keep them entertained along the way with tree climbing, wildlife spotting and adventure playgrounds.

Four girls play on a tyre swing at Springhill, County Londonderry

Places to play

From muddy trails to woodland dens, there's plenty of outdoor fun for the children to discover at the places we look after. Here's our pick of the best natural play areas.

Cycling at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Two-wheeled adventures

'Go on a really long bike ride’ is one of the most popular activities of our 50 things challenge, so we’ve come up with the best family bike rides to explore the great outdoors on two wheels.