Family days out near Bath and Bristol

Vast open spaces to run and stretch your legs, summer wildlife to spot in the gardens and historical houses. There’s plenty for every member of your family to enjoy an adventure at a place we care for, where will your next day out be?

Family visitors in the Cloisters at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire
Lacock   Wiltshire

Family-friendly things to do at Lacock

With family-friendly activities and food and drink, you can have a stress-free visit at Lacock Abbey. This summer we've got crafts, trails and navigation games to play.

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Visitors in the garden at Dyrham Park
Dyrham Park   South Gloucestershire

Seasonal family fun at Dyrham Park

Old Lodge play area is currently closed for a revamp but there's plenty of space to spread your wings and things to do in the great outdoors.

Family fun at Dyrham
Family exploring the grounds of Tyntesfield, Bristol

Play at Tyntesfield 

Just because the play areas are closed, doesn't mean there isn't lots of family fun to be had at Tyntesfield. Find out the top 50 things to do at Tyntesfield on a family day out.

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A gardener weeding in summer at Eyam Hall and Craft Centre, Derbyshire

Summer gardening tips 

Would you like to get more out of your summer blooms? Get some answers from our gardening experts on how to garden during the warmest season.

Children investigating a bug with a microscope

'50 things' activities to do in your back garden 

Even bold adventurers don't need to go too far from home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden or outdoor green space

Making food for birds

Learn new skills with our how to guides 

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own bird feeder? We've got plenty of how to guides for you to discover, from how to make your own compost, to how to green clean your home.

Outdoor events

Visitors attending a cinema experience at Hardwick, Derbyshire

Outdoor spots for theatre, music and film 

From Shakespeare on stage to jazz on the lawn and Oscar-winning movies on the silver screen, join the outdoor theatre, music and film events at some of the most spectacular places we look after.

A watercolour by Beatrix Potter from the Tale of Two Bad Mice

Celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter 

Join us in celebrating 150 years of the much-loved children's book author, Beatrix Potter. Discover more about the inspiring woman, visit her former homes in the Lake District or go to events inspired by the famous creator of Peter Rabbit.

Relaxing on a bench at Tyntesfield | Bristol

Gardens near Bath and Bristol 

Escape the city for days filled with warm summer air, colourful walks and far-reaching views from the gardens we care for around Bath and Bristol.

Gardens to visit
Couple walking at Cotehele

Places to visit in the South West 

See the full list places we care for in the South West by county.

Find out where you can visit in the South West