Family days out in Devon

From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring wintry gardens, there are places to get a daily dose of cold, crisp air with the family this winter. Please check the opening times and book ahead of your visit.

This February half term...

...please stay local as per government guidelines if planning to visit one of our places.
Most places will not be running their usual half term events and activities, but your family will still be able to enjoy fresh air and space to stretch little legs at our places which are open.
Please book visits in advance, and always check the webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.

Winter highlights

Winter walking at Godolphin

Family fun in North Devon 

Please stay local as per government guidelines if planning to visit one of our places. If you are planning a local visit our car parks don't need to be booked in advance.

Arlington Court woods, Devon

Walking at Arlington 

Find out how far your feet can take you on the Arlington estate. There are over twenty miles of footpaths to explore, ranging from easy strolls to more demanding walks.

Childern discovering a crab in a rockpool

Rockpooling at Wembury 

One of the best places in the country for a spot of rockpooling, the rock pools here are teeming with life such as limpets, sea anemones, crabs and starfish. You can see a whole world encapsulated in one small pool.

Reopening this half term

Family fun whatever the weather at Greenway

Family fun at Greenway 

Agatha Christie and her family spent their time at Greenway relaxing and enjoying the woodland gardens. We've opened the gardens to local visitors, so if you live nearby, why not follow in their footsteps?

A family on the South West Coast Path near Coleton Fishacre

Family fun at Coleton Fishacre 

Join us this spring and complete some of the '50 things to do before you're 11¾.' New buds are appearing in the borders, what colours can you see? What can you hear?

Beaches and coast in Devon 

Secluded coves, sandy playgrounds and rugged coast; there are many places in Devon for a day beside the seaside.

Read the list
Winter play woodland at Killerton, Devon

Visit our family hub 

Delve into our garden shed of fun activities for the kids throughout the seasons. Explore things to do, games to play and recipes to bake. There's lots to be done outdoors in nature or indoors on a rainy day.

Family activities

Activities to keep busy

Visitors enjoying craft activities, including colouring and drawing

Peter Rabbit activities to do at home 

Get stuck into a winter adventure with these Peter Rabbit™ packs for you to do at home. From crafts and games, puzzles and ideas inspired by nature, you can have a mini adventure with the help of Peter and his friends.

Hunting for bugs at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey

'50 things' to do in your garden 

Even bold adventurers can stay close to home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ten ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden, nearest park or outdoor green space.

Two children running through a patch of daffodils

Activities to do outdoors 

We’ve got lots of fun things for you to try. Listen out for the sounds of nature with a game of bingo, use your senses to connect to nature with our small moments of joy activities or see what you can find at home with our garden spotter guide.

Family taking part in craft activities

Recreating places from the South West at home 

If you're in need of a National Trust fix but can't get out at the moment, we have some different ways you could recreate your favourite places from the South West at home, from baking to knitting to cut-out and create models.

Have a go
Places to take the family this season
Frosty garden killerton devon

Great gardens in Devon 

There's plenty of winter interest and colour to be found in a garden near you. We've reopened some of our favourite Devon gardens for local visitors to explore, play in and get some vital fresh air, in line with Government guidance.

Discover Devon gardens
Visitors in winter clothing at Tyntesfield
Walking trail 

Walks in the South West with a café

Whether you’re looking for fuel to kick-start a ramble on the coast, or are returning from a gentle stroll in the woods, you’ll find these kiosks, cafés and tea-rooms are great places to pick up a takeaway treat. What's more, every visit you make and piece of cake you buy helps us carry on looking after special places for everyone to enjoy, for ever.

Find a walking route