For families

Explore our fun family days out ideas including activities, family-friendly eating places and facilities. Make the most of your day out with the kids

Visitors in the garden in spring at Erddig, Wrexham, Wales

Coronavirus update 

From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.

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Keep them entertained...

Visitors enjoying a walk in the parkland at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Top 10 family walks 

A great family day out doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. We’ve picked ten of our favourite family trails for you to explore.

Two girls dressing up in period costume at Tredegar House

Rainy day fun 

How do you keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Head to one of the special places we look after for some great activities that won't be ruined by a downpour. They can run around in an indoor adventure play area, play dress up or take part in a house trail and search for clues.

Grandparent and grandson playing on a log at dyffryn gardens

Our top gardens for children 

Planning a day out the whole family will enjoy? Let your children's or grandchildren's imaginations run free as they explore our gardens.

50 things girl making daisy chain

50 things springtime adventures 

Spring is a great time to run wild in the fresh air and try some of our top family-friendly adventures. From racing snails, to bringing up butterflies, there’s a lot to discover at this time of year.

Discover springtime adventures
A girl climbing a tree

Learn something new 

Have you ever wanted to learn how to climb a tree, make a bird feeder or create amazing Easter craft? Follow one of our many how to guides and become an expert in something new in no time.

Discover our guides
Two boys in toy armour at Corfe Castle

Fairytale castles 

Are your children knights on horseback or dragon-slaying maidens? Here's our pick of our favourite fairytale castles to get your family's adventure started.

Dressing up in costume at Cragside, Northumberland

Places for kids to dress up 

Dressing up is a fun way for children to get in touch with the past. We've picked our top places to try on costumes and play make-believe.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition banner

The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition on tour 

Get up close to the artwork from Judith Kerr's beloved children's books at this new touring exhibition which is visiting 11 of our places. From Saturday 7 March – Sunday 26 April you can see the exhibition at Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Cycling at Nostell Priory and Parkland, West Yorkshire

Top tips to teach a child how to ride a bike 

Teach a child how to ride a bike in an unforgettable place. We've teamed up with British Cycling and HSBC UK to put together a list of top tips to get children cycling independently.

Cycling tips for beginners

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Children's gifts

Gifts for children should be full of fun and joy, and our gifts for children collection is full of fun ideas for toys, books and so much more.

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