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Family days out in the Midlands

Two adults and two children walk along a path through the parkland at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
Exploring the parkland at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Looking for something to do with the kids? Discover the best family-friendly places to visit in the Midlands and enjoy great days out all year round.

Family adventures near you

Plan your adventures and explore special places across the region. With the holiday's here we've got Summer of Play activities to enjoy all over the Midlands. We've got outdoor trails for inquisitive minds, playgrounds to let off steam and natural play areas to get close to nature. Of course our family-friendly cafés are also open for lunches or the occasional special treat. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire
Take time out with the family at one of the places we look after in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. We've gone extra large on Summer of Play at Clumber Park and Belton Estate and there are bike rides and playgrounds, craft trails and indoor play waiting for you to enjoy.Great family days out near you
Derbyshire and the Peak District
Make memories with your family in the special places we care for in the Peak District and Derbyshire. Hardwick and Calke Abbey are the places to head to for the best Summer of Play days out and there's plenty more to explore including a country house designed specially for younger visitors.Explore with the family
Staffordshire and Shropshire
Get ready for family adventures across Shropshire and Staffordshire at places we care for. Attingham Park's Summer of Play is not to be missed and with zip wires, rock houses, bike rides and parkland trails there's a whole heap of fun to be had all across Shropshire and Staffordshire.Family friendly adventures this way
Worcestershire and Herefordshire
Make the most of family time at the places we care for across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Hanbury Hall and Croome are pulling out all the stops for Summer of Play and you can enjoy family trails, woodland play areas and more Summer of Play all across both counties.Plan your family day out
Warwickshire
Enjoy special summer days out at the places we look after in Warwickshire. Outdoor games, winding woodland paths, bug adventures and wildlife spotting make a perfect day out.Discover family adventures
Leicestershire and Northamptonshire
Have a family day out to treasure at one of the National Trust places in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Summer games and trails, organised activities and magical places to explore make for perfect summer days.Make special family memories together
Birmingham and the West Midlands
Enjoy a special Summer of Play sponsored by Starling Bank with the National Trust in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Outdoor theatre, traditional crafts and natural play make for quality family time spent together.Family adventures near you
A parent and child play on a fort made of hay bales
Visitors playing on 'Fort Attingham' at Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson
Family events near you
See what adventures lie in store for the whole family, and plan a day out for everyone to enjoy.Find a family event
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Family-friendly places to visit 

Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.