Family fun in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Frosty gardens, family trails and winding walks through the countryside await in Gloucestershire. Why not pull on your hiking boots and explore? Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.

Visiting this spring

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

More details on what's open

Family in the garden at Dyrham Park — A family in the garden at Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park South Gloucestershire

February half term at Dyrham Park

Stretch your legs and shake off those winter blues this February.

Explore the activities

Palladian bridge and lakes during Dams Project 2020

Prior Park Landscape Garden Somerset

Things to see in winter

Early spring 2021 will see wild flowers and bird song coupled with essential conservation work around the garden.

Early spring time at Prior Park

Lacock Wiltshire

Families at Lacock

Explore our fun family days out, handy tips for family-friendly eating places and facilities. Make the most of your time with the little ones without the stress.

Plan your family day out

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

Activities to keep busy

Have fun on a rainy day with some spring snap

Download springtime snap (PDF)

You can have fun with this spring snap game from the book Getting Ready for Spring by Kathryn Selbert from Nosy Crow. This activity is perfect for a rainy day indoors with the family, and features beautiful illustrations of rabbits, sheep and flowers.

'50 things' to do in your garden

Even bold adventurers can stay close to home when you try out some of our '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.

Have a game of bingo with the sounds of nature

Play 'Sounds of nature' bingo (PDF)

We've put together a 'sounds of nature' bingo for you to play at home, in your local park or on a day out to one of the places we look after near you. There's a downloadable scorecard so you can tick off all the sounds that you hear.

Family taking part in craft activities — Take part in craft activities at Rainham Hall this half term

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

Walking trail

Walks in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

A walk through the woodlands, valleys and open spaces of the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire is a wonderful way to see spring unfolding. Here are a selection of the area's top walking routes.

Walks in Gloucestershire

Great gardens in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds are home to some outstanding gardens and spring days are a great time to explore them as bulbs and blossom flower and new life is all around.

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Friends enjoy their takeaway drinks on a wintry day in Saltram garden — Enjoy a takeaway drink while exploring Saltram

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