Discover more at Woodchester Park
Find out when Woodchester Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family-friendly things to do at Woodchester Park
Explore nature with the whole family at Woodchester Park. Whether you're discovering trails at Tinkley Gate, exploring the play trail or taking a walk in Woodchester Park itself, there's plenty to enjoy for the whole family. This summer, why not also join us for Summer of Play.
Planning your family visit
- Baby changing facilities are available in the cafe at Tinkley Gate
- Kids menu available in the cafe
- Highchairs are available in the cafe
- The route around Tinkley Gate is grassy and there are several slopes around the site
- The main tracks and paths around the park are hard surfaces with sloped tracks into the park
- Please keeps dogs on leads across the site
Lawn games
There are plenty of games and activities to play with the whole family on the grassy area around the cafe. Why not also get creative drawing your own hopscotch grid or activity path with chalk? We have a large green space to run around in, and a rest zone in the elderflower orchard with hammocks to relax in through the summer season.
Events at Tinkley Gate
Throughout the year, we host a range of family-friendly events at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park. From kid's craft events, artist workshops and nature walks to our seasonal events such as Summer of Play, visit
Upcoming events
Nature trail
Follow the wooden rounds along the grassy paths and take time in nature. See what plants, birds and animals you can spot, take some time cloud gazing and have fun exploring.
Summer of Play
Come and enjoy the great outdoors this summer. This year, Tinkley Gate will be transformed into a mini festival for the whole family - take part in lots of activities for little ones including performance, creative, 'loose parts' and active play. With a focus on younger children, there will be plenty of games, trails and activities for families to enjoy, complemented by our cafe at Tinkley Gate serving a range of pizzas, salads, focaccias and hot and cold drinks for the duration of the summer holidays. No booking necessary. This year, Summer of Play is running from 23rd July - 31st August 2025.
Food and Drink at Tinkley Gate
Enjoy everything from hot and cold drinks, ice cream, cakes, sandwiches, pizza and focaccia at the Tinkley Gate cafe. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, with large tables, as well as plenty of picnic spots across the site. For more information on our food, drink and shopping offer at Tinkley, visit this page.
Picnics at Tinkley Gate and Woodchester Park
If you would like to bring you own food and drink to Woodchester, and use the grass area outside, you are welcome to do so. We have a number of benches outside and dotted around the landscape for you to use, and you can also borrow blankets from our second-hand book shop. Setting up a picnic spot for the day at Tinkley Gate is the perfect way to enjoy a summer day out as a family.
Things to do in the park
Why not walk from Tinkley Gate café down into Woodchester Park, making use of our newly opened paths that improve access between the site (open 24th May 2025). Alternatively, take a wander from Buckholt car park and explore the play trail that leads around the mansion and Italian gardens. The shapes of the play equipment are influenced by the Gothic mansion, see if you can spot the links when you walk past!
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Our work at Woodchester Park
On the surface all may appear calm and tranquil, but behind the scenes we’ve been beavering away to return the park to its 19th century glory.
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History of Woodchester Park
Discover why an unfinished Gothic mansion stands on what was once the epitome of a country gentleman’s playground and the treasures that lay hidden in the garden for years.