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Children and adult in play area at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire
Family in Old Lodge play area at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places near Bath and Bristol

Discover the best places to explore as a family in Bath and Bristol this season. Plan your days out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.

Places to visit with your family in Bath and Bristol

Discover all the best places to explore with your family for a great day out.

Dyrham Park 

Find out what’s on for families this season at Dyrham Park with information on upcoming events and year-round facilities.

A family with a young child wheel a pushchair along a path between autumn planted borders

Tyntesfield 

Looking for fun family activities to do? Whether you're after outdoor games for the kids or just a relaxing picnic in nature, we've got plenty for you to enjoy.

Visitors walking in the garden in August at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Lacock 

Seasonal blooms, activity trails, medieval architecture and photographic discovery: have a fun-filled adventure at Lacock Abbey. Watch the gardens change with the seasons and autumn colour come to life in the Woodland, and discover the nature and enjoy crafts and trail activities in October half term. Explore the abbey rooms and discover the window with a unique link to the invention of photography, find out more in the Fox Talbot Museum and feel inspired by the latest exhibition.

A family walking with pushchairs surrounded by autumnal trees

Newark Park 

There's plenty for families to enjoy throughout the seasons at Newark Park.

A child climbs the rope bridge to reach play fort at Newark Park, Gloucestershire

Avebury 

With plenty of space, fresh air and history all around, Avebury is a perfect place to bring the family, whatever the time of year.

Two adults and two children make their way through the gate at Avebury, Wiltshire

Stourhead 

Find out the family-friendly things to do at Stourhead, from events in the garden to exploring the house.

Family exploring the garden at Stourhead, Wiltshire

Ideas for rainy days

Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do when it’s raining 

We've compiled a selection of items from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list that are perfect for rainy days, so grab your waterproofs and get involved.

Two children in coats and wellies walk along the path with umbrellas up towards East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire

There's lots to do even on a drizzly day at Dyrham Park 

Get togged up and explore the parkland, sheltering in the Old Lodge cafe if needed, or embrace an entirely indoor day out as the house and exhibition are filled with interactive opportunities for all ages.

Two adults and a child peek up into a chimney above a stove inside the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

Fun whatever the weather at Tyntesfield 

Inevitable rainy days needn't put you off a day trip to Tyntesfield, just outside of Bristol. Downpours can be dodged in the house, orangery and walled garden, there's an undercover play area at Home Farm (conveniently placed for a stop in the Cow Barn Cafe) and the second hand bookshop has a great selection of children's books if you're looking for wet weather entertainment to take home.

Two visitors and volunteer looking at a map at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Find a family-friendly place near you 

Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.

Visitors exploring the garden at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire
Tyntesfield House in Spring

Places to visit in Bath and Bristol

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