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Bath and Bristol

Magnificent houses, peaceful gardens, wooded trails and little-known treasures can be found in Bath and Bristol. Plan your day out and find lots of things to see and do with all the family.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit near Bath and Bristol

A carousel outside of Tyntesfield house at Christmas
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Tyntesfield 

An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol

Bristol, North Somerset

Partially open today
View of house with views at Dyrham Park in winter, South Gloucestershire
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Dyrham Park 

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

near Bath, South Gloucestershire

Closed now
A wintery scene at Prior Park with frosty grass and sun low shining behind the Palladian Bridge
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Prior Park Landscape Garden 

Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with one of only four Palladian bridges found in the world

Bath, Somerset

Closed now
The South front of Newark Park house
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Newark Park 

A secluded estate with glorious views, providing country house hospitality, garden strolls and woodland walks

Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Closed now
Decorated Christmas trees in the Cloister at Lacock
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Lacock 

Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative

near Chippenham, Wiltshire

Partially open today
A row of standing stones on a frosty morning at Avebury stone circle and henge, with more large standing stones and a large beech tree visible in the background.
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Avebury 

Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site. NOTE: Avebury Manor is currently closed for restoration work.

Marlborough, Wiltshire

Partially open today
The main entrance of Bath Assembly Rooms taken on a clear winters day so blue sky can be seen behind the building.
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Bath Assembly Rooms 

Elegant public rooms at the heart of fashionable eighteenth-century Bath life

Bath, Somerset

Closed now
Light on a tulip tree on an island in the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire
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Stourhead 

Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden

near Mere, Wiltshire

Fully open today

What's on this Christmas

Staff and volunteers decorate a 1940s style Christmas tree

Christmas around Bath and Bristol 

There are plenty of opportunities for wintry walks, warming treats, festive family trails and Christmas decorations galore around Bath and Bristol.

More places to visit near Bath and Bristol

Walkers in Smallcombe Vale on the Bath Skyline
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Bath Skyline 

Wide open space overlooking the World Heritage City of Bath

South East of the city of Bath, Bath and NE Somerset

Fully open today
Aerial view of Clevedon Court, Somerset
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Clevedon Court 

Medieval manor house and 18th-century terraced garden with wide views of the Mendip Hills

Clevedon, North Somerset

Closed now
A cottage at Blaise Hamlet
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Blaise Hamlet 

Nine rustic cottages around a green

Henbury, Bristol

Fully open today
A path through Leigh Woods, Bristol
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Leigh Woods 

A wilderness of tranquility set against Brunel's famous suspension bridge

near Bristol, Bristol

Fully open today

Castles and forts near Bath and Bristol

Discover Iron Age hillforts in the area – find out more about these fascinating areas, which are also rich in flora and fauna.

Views of Bath from Little Solsbury Hill at Bath Skyline, Bath.
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Solsbury Hill, Bath 

Occupied as a hillfort during the early Iron Age, between 300 BC and 100 BC in Bath. During this time huts were built from timber and wattle and daub. A 20-foot-wide rampart was constructed around the settlement, flanked on both sides by drystone walls.

Leigh Woods, Bristol
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Stokeleigh Hillfort, Leigh Woods 

A hillfort within Leigh Woods, found on the north flank of the Nightingale Valley, the 7.5-acre Stokeleigh Camp has been the subject of numerous archaeological digs over the years.

A winter view from Cadbury Camp
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Cadbury Camp 

Iron Age hill fort on the ridge above the village of Tickenham in North Somerset

Nr Clevedon, North Somerset

Fully open today

Countryside near Bath and Bristol

Explore outdoor spaces near Bath and Bristol, including woodlands filled with trails and meadows with views over the city.

Dawn at Avebury stone circle, Wiltshire
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Exploring the stone circles at Avebury 

Visiting Avebury and the surrounding landscape is a unique experience. The area contains multiple Neolithic and Bronze Age features including the largest stone circle in the world which you can enter and explore.

A family in a wildflower meadow running and holding nets to catch bugs. City of Bath in the distance.
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Bath Skyline 

With 500 acres of woodland and farmland in our care at the Bath Skyline, there's plenty to explore. Discover nature, wildlife and views of the historic city from this natural viewpoint.

A path through Leigh Woods, Bristol
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Leigh Woods 

A wilderness of tranquility set against Brunel's famous suspension bridge

near Bristol, Bristol

Fully open today
An aerial view of Bathampton Meadows looking towards Bath from Batheaston on a frosty winters day.
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Bathampton Meadows 

Green corridor linking the historic city of Bath to the countryside

Bath and NE Somerset

Fully open today

Get involved

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with us in Bath and Bristol.

A young volunteer room guide

Volunteering around Bath and Bristol 

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to get volunteering in and around Bath and Bristol.

Volunteers on a guided nature walk at Sharpenhoe Clappers, Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire
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Supporter groups in Bath and Bristol 

If you’d like to become more involved in a volunteer or social group in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas, read on to find out more.

Places to visit in Bath and Bristol car-free

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Bath and Bristol you can visit without a car.

People on mountain bicycles in Sizergh, Cumbria
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Places you can visit in Bath and Bristol without a car 

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Bath and Bristol that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.

Upcoming events

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Christmas window display 

Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath, Somerset

See the Card Room Christmas window display.

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on
7 Dec 2024 to 3 Jan 2025
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08:00 to 20:00
+ 27 other dates or times
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12 Days of Christmas at Prior Park 

Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset

Follow the beloved carol around the garden.

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7 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
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10:00 to 15:00
+ 17 other dates or times
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Christmas at Dyrham Park 

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

Step back in time this season at Dyrham Park as we take you on a journey to Christmas through the ages.

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7 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 27 other dates or times
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Guided parkland walks 

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

An expert volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days.

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7 Dec to 31 Dec 2024
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10:30 to 11:30
+ 27 other dates or times
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Wreath making workshop 

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Get crafty this Christmas in our Wreath Making Workshop, where you'll learn how to turn natural materials into festive foliage

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on
7 Dec to 10 Dec 2024
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10:30 to 13:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Christmas carousel 

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Treat your little ones to a ride on our carousel this Christmas

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on
7 Dec 2024 to 2 Jan 2025
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10:30 to 13:00
+ 39 other dates or times
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Chapel Concert: Renewal Choir (Sorry, sold out) 

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Come see Renewal Choir, one of the finest gospel choirs in Bristol and the South West, will be performing as part of our special series of matinee chapel concerts, in partnership with St George’s Bristol’s Festival of Voice.

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on
7 Dec 2024
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14:30 to 15:30
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Christmas choirs at Dyrham Park 

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

Local choirs are due to perform on weekends in the run up to Christmas in the village church of St Peter which adjoins the estate.

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on
8 Dec to 22 Dec 2024
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13:00 to 14:00
+ 4 other dates or times
Two visitors laughing at each other whilst admiring the Dining Room at Christmas at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.