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Child with clipboard in the garden at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire
Family fun, whatever the weather | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Family activities in Leicestershire and Northampton

Make the most of family time this spring at the places we care for across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Discover trails and events for all the family, and remember to swing by one of our family-friendly cafés too.

Summer of Play in Leicestershire and Northampton

Summer of Play at Canons Ashby 

Stretch your wings in the warm air and zoom around the paddock, or kick up your heels and gallop. Find out what creatures live at Canons Ashby in the summer whilst getting active with the family.

Three children run towards the camera, waving streamers. They are dressed in colourful summer clothes and the sun is shining

Summer of Play at Lyveden 

Dive into an adventure in Camp Lyveden with a fun-filled summer of activities and games.

A boy in a knitted jumper is busy playing in the mud pie kitchen, concentrating on what he's doing.

Enjoy family time together at our places in Leicestershire and Northamtonshire

Family-friendly things to do at Canons Ashby 

Discover family-friendly activities and days out with the kids at Canons Ashby, including nature trails, wild play and school holiday events.

Three children running and playing on the grass

Family-friendly things to do at Lyveden 

From making friends with a bug to adventures in the great outdoors, there's something for everyone at Lyveden.

Young girl with her grandfather, leant over smelling wildflowers in a meadow.
A view of the north end of Stoneywell, an Arts and Crafts cottage, with a sloping lawn on the right and a bare tree in front of the house on the left

Discover more in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

From small personal houses to cosy gardens and woodland habitats, explore all that Leicestershire and Northamptonshire has to offer.

Explore Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

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