Children and adult in play area at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire — Family in Old Lodge play area at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

October half-term bug trail at Dyrham Park

Get out in the great outdoors this October half term for an insect-themed trail around the 270 acres of parkland. Collect your prize, an autumn-themed wooden decoration, at the end of the trail.

Roman Riches Revealed at Chedworth Roman Villa

Step into the world of Roman wealth and discover how money powered the ancient world.

A parent and child looking at Roman ruins at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire

October half term at Newark Park

Look out for wooden bats hidden around the garden and learn more about these amazing creatures.

A family at the south front of Newark Park, Gloucestershire

Bewitching Bats Trail at Hidcote

This October there's fun for all the family with our bewitching bats trail around the gardens.

A family enjoying the shade of the lime bower at Hidcote

Autumn crafts at Tinkley Gate

Enjoy nature-themed autumn explorer crafts suitable for the whole family during half term this year.

A lady with a baby eating in the cafe at Tinkley Gate

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.