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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.

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Top places to visit near Bath and Bristol

Frosty Terrace at Tyntesfield House by Bob Fowler
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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

Fully 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

Fully open today
Palladian Bridge decorated with wreaths and garland reflected in the lake at Prior Park, Bath
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Prior Park Landscape Garden 

Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath - reflections restored following a major restoration of the historic dams

Bath, Somerset

Fully open today
A family at the south front of Newark Park, Gloucestershire
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Newark Park 

A secluded country estate upon the Cotswold escarpment, providing garden strolls and woodland walks

Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Fully open today
Sheep grazing in front the ha-ha at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire
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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 cold morning view in Avebury stone circle after light snowfall
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Avebury 

Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Marlborough, Wiltshire

Fully open today
Three Christmas trees decorated under the chandeliers in the Ball Room
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Bath Assembly Rooms 

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

Bath, Somerset

Partially open today

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

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

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.

View of the city from Bath Skyline, Somerset
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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

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.

Walkers and a dog in Smallcombe Woods on the Bath Skyline
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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

A child walking along the path at Bathampton Meadows with autumn colours appearing on the trees
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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.

Sustainable travel

Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Bath and Bristol? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.

People on mountain bicycles in Sizergh, Cumbria
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Sustainable travel in Bath and Bristol 

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Bath and Bristol, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

Upcoming events

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Family Christmas advent trail at Prior Park 

Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset

Get into nature this Christmas as the Prior Park advent trail returns. What will be hidden inside the doors this year?

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3 Dec 2023 to 1 Jan 2024
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10:00 to 15:00
+ 17 other dates or times
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Children’s Christmas House Trail 

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Help us find Cook’s Christmas gingerbread around Tyntesfield House

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3 Dec 2023 to 3 Jan 2024
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10:00 to 15:30
+ 29 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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3 Dec 2023 to 7 Jan 2024
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 33 other dates or times
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Gibbs’ Family Christmas 

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Join us in Tyntesfield House to experience a Gibbs’ Family Christmas

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3 Dec 2023 to 1 Jan 2024
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10:30 to 14:30
+ 26 other dates or times
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Pop-up Christmas Music Performances 

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Immerse yourself in Christmas spirit with music performances at Tyntesfield

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3 Dec to 31 Dec 2023
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11:00 to 12:00
+ 20 other dates or times
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Christmas carriage rides 

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Experience a Victorian horse-drawn carriage ride at Tyntesfield this Christmas

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3 Dec 2023 to 1 Jan 2024
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 17 other dates or times
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Christmas in the Ball Room 

Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath, Somerset

Enjoy a moment of calm and take a Christmas selfie in the ballroom this Christmas.

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3 Dec to 22 Dec 2023
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12:00 to 18:00
+ 13 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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4 Dec to 23 Dec 2023
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10:30 to 11:30
+ 29 other dates or times
Visitors at the Christmas market at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Where will you visit next?

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