The woodland play area at Newark Park | © 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.

Dyrham Park

Get active in the great outdoors with some garden games this half term at Dyrham Park.

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

Discover the world of Helix Pomatia, the roman snail which came to Britain nearly two thousand years ago. Join our trail and listen to our new audio tour with "Pom" the Roman Snail who will guide you through sixteen stops around the Villa. Then get active in our human snail racing arena, complete with wearable shells and eyes,.

Two children in a garden, holding trail sheets

Hidcote

This May half term, take part in some bird-themed crafts to go along with the Feathered Friends trail.

Newark Park

Learn all there is to know about Spike, Newark's dragon weather vane. We'll have a trail around the garden, and you can make your way in the garden looking for shields. In the house, pick up an animal spotter sheet to find all the creatures within the collection. There will even be 6 dragons to spot as you visit each room.

Snowshill

The Festival of Blossom continues into May half term. Picnic under the blossom trees, try some origami in the cafe and learn about the incredible Japanese objects we have in the house.

Woodchester Park

For our family-friendly half term events, come and celebrate the spring season with kid's crafting - make your own butterflies and moth prints and help us create our very own bug hotel - all equipment provided.

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

Two adults and a child walk down a path towards the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

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Dyrham Park

Find out what’s on for families this season at Dyrham Park and plan your visit.

A child climbs the rope bridge to reach play fort at Newark Park, Gloucestershire

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Newark Park

There's plenty for families to enjoy throughout the seasons at Newark Park.

A mother holds a baby while walking the garden

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

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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.

Visitors exploring Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park

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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.

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

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Visiting Westbury Court Garden

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

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

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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.

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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 children in coats and wellies walk along the path with umbrellas up towards East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire

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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.

Two adults and a child peek up into a chimney above a stove inside the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

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.