Family-friendly things to do at Greenway

A family enjoying the Lower Garden in spring at Quarry Bank — There's lots of fun to be had at Greenway | © Annapurna Mellor

At Greenway you'll find a host of activities to keep the family entertained. With outdoor trails and winding paths to explore in the garden, and seasonal events throughout the year, you'll make great memories together at Greenway.

Planning your family visit

If you’re visiting Greenway for  a family day out, here’s some handy information at a glance to help your plan your visit:

If coming by car, please book your parking in advance
Free garden trails available to pick up in visitor reception
Baby-changing facilities in access-friendly toilets
Buggy-friendly routes around the garden
Hip-carrying infant seats available for loan in the house
Children’s menu available from the Barn Café
Pocket money gifts and children’s books available in the shop
Children's books in the second-hand bookshop.

Young girl laying on lawn filling in Easter trail pack — Easter adventures at Greenway | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Coming up this year

Whether it's exploring the woodland garden and spotting wildlife, discovering how the team looks after the house or finding a new bedtime read in the second-hand bookshop, there's fun rain or shine.

Easter adventures at Greenway

Daily from 23 March - 12 April 2024

Spring is in the air and the garden is buzzing with excitment. Greenway's Easter egg trail is inspired by the wonderful world of bees, with the chance to look through a bee's eyes and dress up as the bee you want to bee. There's also fun pop up talks from local nature experts on seals and bees, as well as free spotter trails.

Family friendly things to do in the house

Inside the house, there's a fun family friend trail inspired by Agatha Christie and her travels. Can you help them find all the items they need? Pick up the packing list trail, clipboard and pencil at the house entrance.

Adventures at the Boathouse and Battery

From the Boathouse quay you could count the boats on the river, which is always bustling with activity; trawlers, river cruises, a paddle steamer and kayakers can regularly be seen. At the Battery the cannon always captures little-one's imaginations – can you defend Greenway from attack by river pirates?

Cirque du Summer

27 July - 1 September

Get set for a summer you'll never forget, as Greenway is turned into 'Cirque du Summer'. Fun has no age limit and with a range of activities designed to test your circus skills, there'll be fun for everyone.

The River Dart is in the foreground with a tree-lined riverbank behind and Greenway House seen through the trees high on the hill in the background.

Book your parking

You don't have to book your visit in advance, but if you are travelling by car you will need to book parking at Greenway. You can book for today up until 8am. Every Thursday time slots will be available for the next 14 days.

Check parking availability and book

Image of a child wearing wellington boots, kneeling on grass, completing their Easter trail sheet

Take part in an Easter trail

Join us for an Easter adventure at Greenway. Discover our family-friendly trail with fun activities for you to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end.

Visitors on a boat ride on the River Dart at Greenway, Devon

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Planning your visit to Greenway

You don't need to book your visit in advance to Greenway, but if you're coming by car, you will need to book a parking space ahead of your visit. To help plan a visit to Greenway, find out in this article how to book your car parking space, travel by ferry and everything else you need to know to arrange your visit.