Visitors exploring Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park | © National Trust / Jay Williams

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.

What's on for May half term?

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Dyrham Park

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! From 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the parkland 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.

Story Seeds: May Half-Term Trail at Hidcote

Wander through Hidcote and investigate some of our most fascinating trees. At each stop, you’ll discover a special seed carrying a word, then at the end of the trail use the words to create your very own story.

Visitors walking on grass with vibrant trees in the background enjoying a late spring visit to Hidcote, Gloucestershire

'Once upon a walk' at Newark Park

Explore the world in a different way with a brand new adventure as a hero of your choice. Discover quests, face challenges, make choices and discover things other people miss.

An adult and children outside the south front of Newark Park, Gloucestershire

Snail Trail Adventure at Chedworth Roman Villa

Join us for the Snail Trail. This is a family-friendly experience packed with snail-inspired fun, celebrating Helix Pomatia, the famous Roman Snail.

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

Festival of Blossom for May half term at Snowshill Manor

Picnic under the blossom trees, try some Origami in the café and learn about the incredible Japanese objects we have in the house.

Family picnicing under blossom tree at Ormesby Hall, North Yorkshire

Half term at Woodchester Park and Tinkley Gate

Explore the The Wind in the Willows Trail, become a nature explorer with a range of craft sessions, or join us on a Monday morning for a storytelling session for under 5s.

A dog shakes itself after coming out of the pond at Woodchester Park, Glos, beside reeds, with a small child wearing wellies turning away

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.

Newark Park

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

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.