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

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50 things to do before you're 11 ¾

Want to know which of our 50 things to try out this summer? Children love exploring, playing and learning outdoors, so set free their wild side.

Learn more about 50 things

Outdoor ideas

Specially for little legs

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.

An illustration from the Gruffalo's Child by Axel Scheffler — Meet favourite characters drawn by Axel Scheffler at Mottisfont this summer

Mottisfont Hampshire

The Gruffalo and Friends exhibition at Mottisfont

Colourful, characterful works by the much-loved children’s illustrator Axel Scheffler are on display over the summer holidays, 15 July – 3 September. We'll be showcasing illustrations from The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, as well as Stick Man, The Snail and the Whale, Room on the Broom, Zog and many more.

Come and meet the Gruffalo