For families

Step out into a world made new by the winter spell on one of our top winter walks. Check out walks local to you for the kids to let off some steam on crisp winter days.

Your younger ones can experience our houses and gardens illuminated for the festive season. Wrap up warm and stroll through the magical Christmas and winter light displays.

Discover a beautiful winter garden that's local to you. Refresh yourself and let the kids explore the natural world around them. You could take one of our downloadable activity packs with you and spot some nature on the way.

As the nights get longer during the winter months, there's more time to explore the wild world at night, which is number 40 of our '50 things'. Which creatures will you encounter when the sun goes down?

Wrap up warm and let off some steam when you explore one of the places we care for on wheels. There are lots of open spaces we look after for the whole family to enjoy on bike rides through rain or shine.

Get into the festive spirit with these filling festive pies. Packed with delicious, rich flavours of pork, sage and cranberry, they're perfect to get your little elves involved in the kitchen. These easy pies will leave all your tastebuds tingling for more.

Bring a dash of Christmas magic to your dinner table with this light and fluffy vegan snowball cake. Topped with delicate meringue and a coconut sprinkle finish, it's guaranteed to be a Christmas showstopper that even Father Christmas would want to get his hands on.

There's nothing quite like getting ready for Christmas together. With unique Christmas decorations to add that festive flurry to every room, make your home sparkle with our range of tree decorations, ornaments and garlands. From make-your-own decorations to sustainable favourites, there's something to make every home sparkle.

Let’s get ready for Christmas – it’s time to find the perfect gifts. No matter who you’re buying for, our Christmas gift guide has plenty of family-friendly gifts that’ll put smiles on everyone’s faces. Choose from a selection of fun toys and games to eco-friendly outdoor clothes, tasty recipe books and even some festive luxuries for Mum and Dad.