Parents with small child sitting on a bench beneath a blossoming pink magnolia tree — Family in garden in spring at Knightshayes, Devon | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places around Devon and Exmoor

From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring historic houses, there are plenty of places to enjoy a great family day out around Devon and Exmoor.

Join us for Easter trails at many of the places in our care for just £3.50. Before you set off, you'll receive a trail sheet to guide you on your adventure and Easter bunny ears to wear along the way. Don't forget, you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and free from chocolate egg.

Killerton

Follow the interactive play trail through the grounds and gardens to 'find' Killerton’s Rangers and discover how they make a home for creatures across the estate. Fri 27 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Knightshayes

Experience Aesop’s fables at Knightshayes this Easter. Follow an interactive trail around the gardens and inside the house. See, hear and play along with the animal-inspired stories. Sat 28 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Saltram

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Saltram on an Easter trail. Sat 28 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Two young girls wearing bunny ears run towards the camera laughing while enjoying an Easter trail

Dunster Castle

Join our time-travelling characters- Motte & Bailey- for an Easter adventure at Dunster Castle. Complete our family-friendly trail and claim your chocolate egg. Sat 28 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Castle Drogo

The Teign Gorge is full of wildlife from tiny dormice to our iconic Dartmoor ponies. This Easter, discover 10 activities around the gardens all about the animals of the Teign valley. Fri 27 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Arlington Court

Are you Team Easter Bunny or Team Chocolate Egg? Choose your side and face off with friends or family at 10 fun activity points. Sat 28 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Buckland Abbey

Set sail for Buckland Abbey this Easter and join us for an Easter Egg hunt around the Buckland Seas. Don't forget to watch out for sea monsters on your journey. Sat 28 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

A child dressed in a dragon mask and gold cape runs across the grass, facing away from the camera.

Coleton Fishacre

Explore the garden at Coleton Fishacre as it wakes up from the winter sleep, ticking off the activities and discovering fun facts along the way. Sat 21 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Image of a child wearing bunny ears looking intently at her Easter trail sheet

Greenway

Buzz your way around the activities and soak up the blossom this Easter, discovering fascinating facts and more. Fri 27 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Lydford Gorge

Are you team Viking or team Anglo Saxon? Follow the trail around the orchard and have a go at the ten family-friendly activities to see who comes out on top. Thur 26 Mar – Sun 19 Apr

Find all the best houses and gardens for your family to visit.

Saltram

Find family-friendly activities to do at Saltram, from exploring the estate and gardens to seasonal events.

Knightshayes

Discover the house at Knightshayes. See the details behind architect William Burges's gothic façade and a portrait that may be by Rembrandt.

Killerton

Explore the garden, woods and parkland at Killerton. With an estate that covers 6,400 acres, you'll find fun and adventures for children of all ages.

Arlington Court

There's lots of family fun to be had at Arlington Court. Discover a house full of treasures, an impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles and over 20 miles of walkways, bridleways and cycle routes to explore.

Buckland Abbey

Whether it's a woodland adventure, an amazing story of life on the high seas or a tasty treat from the coffee shop, there's something for all the family to enjoy at Buckland Abbey this winter.

Greenway

From garden games to spotting wildlife on the river, there's an adventure for kids big and small.

Coleton Fishacre

Discover a host of activities at Coleton Fishacre to keep the whole family entertained and help you create memories together. What adventures will you have next?

Visitors walking by the stream at Bodnant Garden, North Wales

Castle Drogo

Visit this family home and castle on the edge of Dartmoor. It’s the last castle to be built in England and has views across the Teign Gorge in Devon.

Children looking through binoculars outside

Family Fun at Dunster Castle and Watermill

Looking for a fun family day out this spring? As the days brighten and the gardens wake up, Dunster Castle is full of seasonal colour and fresh air adventures. Whether you’re wandering among blooming borders, spotting early wildlife, or uncovering fascinating castle stories, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

A group of visitors walking past an archway entrance at Dunster Castle

Family-friendly things to do at Fyne Court

Fyne Court is a brilliant place for families to explore. Find out more about the activities you can enjoy together.

Things to do in Lorna Doone Valley

Discover this hidden valley in Exmoor, made famous by R.D. Blackmore in his novel Lorna Doone and home to a wide variety of wildlife such as red deer and Exmoor ponies.

The British weather can be unpredictable, so we've pulled together ideas to help keep the family busy ... whatever the weather!

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.

Boy jumping in a puddle. The boy is wearing a woolly hat and wellies

Things to do in the rain at Killerton

Killerton is a great place to visit whatever the weather, with the Georgian house hosting the National Trust’s biggest fashion collection, with plenty of playful interactives for young visitors.

Two visitors with colourful umbrellas brave the wet weather to walk along the pathways around the grounds at Killerton, Devon

Things to do in the rain at Saltram

Discover Saltram’s indoor treasures whilst seeking out ‘Mischief Makers’ and 'hidden critters' in the house. Enjoy varied Thursday crafts in the play tent, and don’t miss Wild Wednesday’s rainproof fun in Stable 6.

Things to do in the rain at Buckland Abbey

With lots of indoor activities such as the Book Nook, dancing fun in the Barn, storytelling and crafts (selected dates), not to mention an amazing Abbey to explore, there’s plenty to do even if the rain pays us a visit this summer.

A child dressed in a crown and rainbow wings in the foreground watches another child and an adult run around

Discover places to explore in the fresh air with all the family.

Wembury

From water sports on the beach to rock-pooling with the family, discover the adventures to be had when you visit Wembury and the surrounding areas.

Parke

Explore the historic estate of Parke on the edge of Dartmoor, with its walled garden and mixed orchard plus abundant wildlife along the river.

A family of four are strolling through woodland at Rowallane Garden, County Down, where the leaves on the trees have turned yellow. The family is looking at something out of the shot.

Lydford Gorge

This spring find a prehistoric world full of crashing water and new growth with plenty of outdoor fun and adventure for all the family at Lydford Gorge.

Plymbridge Woods

Discover what you can do when visiting Plymbridge Woods, a 'bridge' between rugged open, windswept moorland and the city of Plymouth and the coast.

Heddon Valley

Explore the wooded river valley reaching inland down to the sea at Heddon's Mouth. Heddon Valley's walking routes include two accessible routes for all-terrain mobility scooters with Tramper.

South Milton Sands

Follow the coast path to the pretty village of Hope Cove, enjoy some water sports or stay longer and enjoy some stargazing – there's something for everyone at South Milton Sands.

Things to see and do at Woolacombe

From its ideal surfing conditions to its array of rock pools, Woolacombe remains one of North Devon’s best-loved beaches. Find out more about what you can see and do here.