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Family days out in the South West
Looking for something to do with the kids? Discover the best family-friendly places to visit in the South West and enjoy great days out all year round.
Plan your next family adventure and discover special places across the South West, from enchanting castles to a Bear’s Hut and an island filled with wildlife. Let off steam in the thousands of acres of woodland and parkland before finding the perfect picnic spot for a well-earned rest. With buggy friendly routes, children’s menus and nature-inspired trails, there’s lots to keep the family entertained. On rainy days you can retreat inside the magnificent houses and explore the histories of the families that once lived there.
This summer, find non-stop family adventures throughout the school holidays as part of of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.
Summer holidays in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
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Summer of Play at Newark Park
Join us for dragon -themed activities around the garden. From hunting for treasure to spreading your dragon wings, there's a whole lot of fun to be had.
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Summer of Play at Snowshill Manor
Alongside out 'Around the World' trail, there will be fun activities across the site. Try on replica costumes, put on a show in our puppet theatre and enjoy giant garden games in the Orchard.
Summer fun in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
Gardens, family trails and winding walks await in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Plan your day out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.
Summer holidays in Bath and Bristol
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Summer of Play at Dyrham Park
Get active and creative with a wide range of activities in the great outdoors. Challenge yourselves to do the 'Dyrham decathlon' or have a go at some arts and crafts.
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Summer of Play at Tyntesfield
Build your tallest tower or best balance beam course in our 'Le's Build' area. Head to 'Let's Discover' to become a woodland explorer or 'Let's Move' to try your hand at tennis.
Summer fun in 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.
Summer holidays in Wiltshire
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Summer of Play at Stourhead
Visit Stourhead throughout the summer holidays for a festival of fun in the play meadow, with games, crafts, music and workshops. Divided into distinct and interesting activity zones, this wide outdoor space has something for everyone.
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Summer of Play at Lacock
Join a festival of fun in the parkland, transformed into a play hub for the summer holidays. The Parkland will be divided into different play zones so there's a something for everyone. Be a story teller or music maker in the performance area, create something special at the craft gazebo, burn some energy in the active zone and take a moment with the mini-beasts in the nature play area.
Summer fun in Wiltshire
Ancient landscapes, world-famous gardens and outdoor adventures await in Wiltshire. Why not visit somewhere new with the family this spring?
Summer holidays in Dorset
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Summer of Play at Kingston Lacy
There's something for all the family to enjoy at Kingston Lacy this summer. Explore the festival field of fun, dance at the bug ball, put on a performance at the giant puppet theatre and find lots of games and activities and adventures. There are also two wonderful play areas to discover and explore. Other summer events include crafts such as making an Egyptian clay tablet or flower windmill and activities such as Morning Dance Party, children’s yoga, storytelling and bubble play.
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Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
Explore a thousand years of history at Corfe Castle where you'll find six summer play zones to get your legs and minds racing. Try to hit the bullseye in the Archery Zone or use the mini slingshots to fire beanbags onto the target boards. Visit the Obstacle Zone for stepping stones and balance beams or the Music Zone to make some noise. There's also a garden games area and weekend storytelling sessions.
Summer fun in Dorset
There's all sorts to do in Dorset with the family, including discovering places to explore in gardens, parks, the countryside and on the beach.
Summer holidays in Somerset
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Summer of Play at Dunster Castle
Come along and get involved in our Summer trail from 20 July until 1 September. Help the knights of Dunster Castle find their shields which have been lost around the grounds and work out which shield belongs to which knight.
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Summer of Play at Barrington Court
Join us this summer for pockets of play around the Barrington Court estate. With activities changing fortnightly, there's plenty to keep the family busy all through the holidays. The tennis court and table tennis will be open daily, and our Grab and Go sports bags will available to borrow from reception with football, cricket and rounders.
Summer fun in Somerset
There's all sorts for families to do around Somerset, from visiting a natural pier to running across the grass. Start planning your day out for the family to enjoy.
Summer holidays in Devon
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Summer of Play at Saltram
Enjoy time together over the school holidays and become a ‘marvellous maker’ in a Summer of Play at Saltram, featuring a programme of activities there is something fun for all the family. Join in a variety of games available every day by the play tent.
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Summer of Play at Buckland Abbey
Play games with medieval origins such as tennis, football and skittles. Learn all the key sword moves a Knight would need to know as well as all the dance moves! After that you can build your own castle in our loose parts play area - giving it the best defenses. Or you can simply relax in the Book Nook, reading or creating poems on the poetry board.
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Summer of Play at Castle Drogo
Throughout the summer holidays there will be three different activity areas with sports from the 1924 games in Paris. Have a go at hobby horse polo, cross country running, tennis on the lawn or see how accurate your archery skills are.
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Summer of Play at Killerton
Get ready for an action-packed summer of fun at Killerton, with 6 different play areas to choose from. Get creative with arts and crafts equipment or head over to the nature zone to identify bugs and look for fairy houses. There’s even frisbee golf and a mini theatre with dressing up.
Summer fun in Devon
From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring historic houses, there are plenty of places to enjoy a great family day out. .
Summer holidays in Cornwall
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Summer of Play at Lanhydrock
Based around the animals found on Lanhydrock's Long Gallery season with activities and challenges for you to have a go at. Jump like a kangaroo, run like a cheetah and balance like a mountain goat as you play your way around Lanhydrock's gardens. Thre is also the chance to 'Meet the Machines' with the Ranger Team on select dates throughout the summer.
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Summer of Play at Trelissick
Get active and try traditional games, play tennis on the West Lawn or have a go at archery on select dates throughout the summer. Embrace your creativity and make-believe in the stables where you’ll find a stage ready for you to dress up and perform. Explore the garden and have a mini-summer holiday as part of the Trelissick garden trail.
Summer fun in Cornwall
With long stretching beaches, exotic gardens and historic houses in Cornwall, there are lots of places to explore and visit for family fun.
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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.