Family days out in Devon

From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring gardens filled with summer flowers, there are places to get a daily dose of fresh air with the family. Find out the best places to explore with the kids in Devon.

Summer highlights

Children running barefoot in the garden at Killerton

Family fun at Killerton 

With an estate that covers 6400 acres, you will find fun and adventures for children of all ages at Killerton. Explore the gardens, woods and parkland-join us this summer and 'get, set, go' with an activity challenge and an introduction to orienteering with our children's explorer trail.

Children running across the grass

Things to do at Arlington with the family 

A day spent at Arlington is a day full of family fun; there's always something to keep your little ones occupied, in and out of school holidays.

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.

Children making a daisy chain

Family fun at Greenway 

Agatha Christie and her family spent their time at Greenway relaxing and enjoying the woodland gardens. Why not follow in their footsteps and see what adventures await?

A family in the garden of Coleton Fishacre, Devon

Family fun at Coleton Fishacre 

Join us for an adventure that lasts and enjoy simple summer pleasures with your loved ones. If you're up for exploring, you can pick up our Bug Passport and discover the residents of the garden, or have a go at some of the 'get, set, go' summer activities.

children enjoying a sack race

Enter a world of play at Antony with Sport England 

Discover this family-friendly trail at Antony with challenges, games and activities to complete along the way, supported by Sport England.

Spotting brown trout in the river, Lydford Gorge

'50 things' fun at Lydford Gorge 

There’s plenty of outdoor fun and adventure for all the family at Lydford Gorge.

A mother holds her child aloft at Bucks Mills, North Devon

Beaches and coast in Devon 

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

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Soak in spring with the family at Killerton

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
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.

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Places to take the family this season
A family picnicking in the garden at Killerton

Great gardens in Devon 

There's plenty of summer colour to be found in a garden near you. The gardens we care for in Devon are in full bloom and are a great place to get some fresh air, have a picnic in the sunshine and stretch your legs.

Discover Devon gardens
Child drinking tea
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 stop for a 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.

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