For families

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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 September – Sunday 3 November you can see the exhibition at Bateman's in East Sussex.

Much-loved Beano characters are setting up home at Mottisfont, Hampshire for a new exhibition exploring 80 years of mischief and mayhem. From black-and-red beginnings to the full-colour capers of today, Beano Time Travellers! explores the heritage of the longest running children’s comic in Britain.