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Children and adults close up by Christmas tree at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire
Children and adults enjoying the tree at Dyrham Park | © National Trust/Steve Haywood

Family-friendly places in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Discover gardens, family trails and winding walks in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Plan your day out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.

Christmas around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds 

See how houses and gardens around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are being transformed for the festive season.

Images shows a young boy adding a star decoration to a Christmas tree at Attingham Park

Places to visit with the family

Discover all the best places to explore for lots of family fun.

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

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

Hidcote 

Find out what activities you can join to make the most of your next visit – and discover all the facilities available for families.

A mother holds a baby while walking the garden

Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate 

Discover how to make the most of your visit to Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate - what activities you can join in with and what facilities are available for families.

A family group collecting leaves and flowers in the sunshine at Lodge Park, Gloucestershire

Woodchester Park 

There's plenty for the whole family to enjoy at Woodchester Park. Find out what activities are available to make the most of your next visit - and discover all the facilities available for families.

Visitors exploring Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park

Visiting Westbury Court Garden 

Discover everything you need to know about visiting Westbury Court Garden with your family.

The statue of Neptune in Westbury Court Garden with the Tall Pavilion in the background, Gloucestershire

Chedworth Roman Villa 

Chedworth Roman Villa is packed with family friendly things to do from Roman puzzles and games to seasonal trails and archaeological activities.

Children playing with garden games at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire.

Snowshill Manor and Garden 

There's plenty for the whole family to enjoy at Snowshill Manor and Garden from seasonal trails and activities to the Garden explorer notebooks and Wolf's Cove model village.

Family Exploring the Garden at Snowshill

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.

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

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

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