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Family-friendly things to do at Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate

A family group collecting leaves and flowers in the sunshine at Lodge Park, Gloucestershire
Visitors collecting leaves and flowers at Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate, Gloucestershire | © National Trust Image / Chris Lacey

There's so much to explore at Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate. Whether it's walks in the countryside or discovering history and playing games at Lodge Park there's something for all the family. Find out how you can make the most of your next visit.

Planning your family visit

  • Baby changing facilites available at Lodge Park on open days. Please see Opening Times for further details.
  • Step access to Lodge Park - there are steps into the building and a staircase to access the upper floor and roof. Buggies can be left at the front of the building.
  • Tracks on the main walks are surfaced, but please be aware there are uneven sections, some steep slopes and the tracks can get muddy in bad weather.

 

A lady and child playing giant jenga on the lawn at Lodge Park, Gloucestershire
Visitors at Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate, Gloucestershire | © National Trust Images / Trevor Ray Heart

Things to do at Lodge Park

Dressing up

Lodge Park was designed for parties and having fun. There are replica 17th century outfits in the Great Room for you to try on and strike your best pose!

Lawn games

When the weather is lovely, why not relax on the front lawn and have a go at some of the lawn games? Try your hand at giant jenga, skittles or dominos.

Explorer trails

Discover the parties, entertainment and people that made Lodge Park over the years. Follow the trails that will take you around the Grandstand and grounds around the building and see what you can find. 

Summer of Play at Lodge Park

Every weekend through August, Lodge Park will be open and hosting a special Summer of Play. Explore new lawn games and nature-inspired activities, nature-themed workshops on Fridays and new trails for the whole family across the beautiful landscape.

Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through August from 11:00am - 3.30pm, we will also be welcoming Kohi Coffee, a coffee trailer and sandwich cart serving hot and cold drinks and a choice of sandwiches and light snacks.

An earth path runs through bright green grass and beech trees with the sunlight shining through the leaves at Lodge Park, Gloucestershire
A line of beech trees along a path at Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate, Gloucestershire | © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey

Things to do on the Sherborne Estate

Family trails

Explore the estate along the family trail. Starting from the Ewe Pens car park wander through woods, walk down lanes, and peer into grasses to see what nature you can discover. No matter the time of year there's always something to spot.

Adult and child stop to look into the pond at Lodge Park, Gloucestershire
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Things to see and do at the Sherborne Estate 

Sherborne estate is a great place for a walk throughout all seasons. It is also a haven for wildlife, so bring along your binoculars and see what you can spot.

A visitor walks thier dog along a wet path
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Visiting Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate with your dog 

This article discusses dogs at Sherborne and Lodge Park, with some information about what you need to be aware of, where you can go with your dog and what facilities are available.

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