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A family enjoying lawn games as part of Summer of Play | © National Trust Images/Tom Soper

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.

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 at Dyrham Park, including the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution trail.

A brightly coloured graphic split into four quadrants. The largest, righthand quadrant has a bright green background and an image of a male child in a red waterproof jacket is grinning at the camera. Each other quadrant contains a Pokémon from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.

Newark Park 

With plenty of space to run and explore, discover seasonal walks, family-friendly events and adventures in nature at Newark Park.

Children enjoying the play equipment 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.

Mother and children kneeling by a lily pond at Hidcote, Gloucestershire

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 - all with incredible views over the Cotswold countryside.

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.

Two adults and a toddler walk along the path admiring the plants in the Armillary Court at Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire in spring

What's on during the summer holidays in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds?

Planning ahead for the school summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust’s Summer of Play supported by Pokémon.

Summer of Play at Dyrham Park 

There will be a festival-feel with imaginative, performance and creative play at Old Lodge, and a mini-maze, games and challenges planned down by the house. Nature explorer, art and sports activities running each week.  Don't miss the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.

A brightly coloured graphic split into four quadrants. The largest, righthand quadrant has a bright green background and an image of a male child in a red waterproof jacket is grinning at the camera. Each other quadrant contains a Pokémon from the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.

Summer of Play the Roman Way at Chedworth Roman Villa 

Ready to play like a Roman? This summer, discover how ancient families spent their leisure time with our action‑packed Summer of Play experience. From clever strategy games to hands‑on activities, explore the past through play at Chedworth. Challenge your family with board games such as Rota, Five Lines and Nine Men’s Morris, enjoyed in Roman households for centuries. Experience the excitement of Chedworth’s chariot racing arena, and enjoy large‑scale fun with giant board games and puzzles.

Two children with "snail shells" strapped to their backs and antennae crawling on their bellies on the grass pretending to be snails

Summer of Play: Play through the ages at Newark Park 

Celebrate the summer holidays with an immersive journey through the history of play. Play Through the Ages brings centuries of games to life, offering visitors the chance to try activities enjoyed by children and adults from the Tudor period right up to the 1970s.

A family playing boules in the garden at Newark Park, Gloucestershire 

Summer of Play at Snowshill 

Summer of Play will be an opportunity for all the family to join in be outdoor games and dressing up. Take some time out in our picnic spot and don't miss the model village and railway.

Two adults and a toddler walk along the path admiring the plants in the Armillary Court at Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire in spring

Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park 

With three play zones to discover dotted around Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park this summer, there's plenty to make a full day out for all the family. Get active on the Rainbow Rush with some friendly competition: spacehopper races, a game of rainbow tag, or a mini obstacle course. Wind your way along the wildlife yoga trail for a change of pace in the Orchard. Have you ever tried the frog pose? Or visit the creative corner to unleash your artistic side at one of the easels or cook up a storm at the mud kitchen.

Visitors exploring Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park

More places to play near you this summer

Pokémon in Partnership with National Trust 

Find more places with Pokémon activities

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See all places with Summer of Play 

Make the most of the school holidays with the National Trust Summer of Play. We're welcoming families of every shape and size to slow down, reconnect and enjoy time together outside. Held in historic gardens across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Summer of Play offers games, activities and trails to keep young and old entertained.

Kids enjoying Summer of Play activities at Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

Outdoor entertainment near you 

Find family-friendly outdoor theatre, cinema and music performances across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds this summer.

Performers from Immersion Theatre presenting Peter Pan on the stage outdoors

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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