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

Child trying archery at Speke Hall
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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 Friday 10 May – Sunday 30 June you can see the exhibition at Rowallane Garden, County Down.

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Keep them entertained...

Family on a coastal walk

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, from woodland escapades, to walks along the coast, lakeside trails to nature-spotting expeditions.

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.

Children jumping off a log at Tyntesfield

Family-friendly gardens 

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

Kayaking in the sea off Middle Beach, Studland, Dorset

Join in the 50 things summer fun 

Ideas for a blast of family fun during the summer holidays, including chances to try out some of our '50 things to do before you’re 11¾' activities.

Children in historical costume as part of a Living History event

History for kids 

People lived, died, loved and fought at the places we look after. Their stories will bring the Tudors, Victorians and wartime people to life for your children. Here are some of the places to visit.

Visitors rolling out biscuit dough in the National Trust kitchen at Attingham Park

Nine family-friendly bakes 

We've picked out top recipes to cook with kids. Quick, easy and delicious, take a look at recipes for cakes, bread, biscuits and spreads.

Children riding balance bikes in the woods
Cycling 

Teach your child how to ride a bike at our places

Teach your child how to ride a bike in beautiful places full of safe open spaces, colourful plants and fascinating wildlife. Thanks to our partnership with British Cycling, with funding and support from their lead partner HSBC UK, balance bikes are free to borrow at many of our places.

Teach your child to ride a bike at our places

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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.

Browse our children's gifts collection