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Family-friendly things to do at Lyveden
- Published:
- 21 May 2024
If you're looking for somewhere where the children can let off some steam, Lyveden is the perfect place for a family day out. From spotting birds and bugs by the moat to discovering what's growing in the wildflower meadows there's lots of fun to be had in the great outdoors.
Planning your family visit
Here's the information you need at a glance to make the most of your family day out at Lyveden:
- Baby-changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet in the Manor courtyard area.
- Snacks, hot food and drinks are available from the restaurant.
- Picnic benches are located by the car park as well as infront of the Manor.
- There are plenty of good spots to set down a picnic blanket if you bring one.
- Most of Lyveden is accessed via grass paths. Surfaces can be uneven and slippy if wet.
Family-friendly events this autumn
Join us for a jam-packed autumn of fun and mystery. Make sure to check the events page for up to date information on what's on.
Gunpowder, Tresham and plot / Exhibition
19 October - 9 November
Discover how fear and persecution sparked extreme acts and bitter conflict in the late 16th and early 17th centuries - culminating in one explosive, near-deadly plot.
Learn how religion was used to justify terrible deeds: executing “witches” simply for being different, imprisoning people for wanting to worship in their own way and driving 13 men towards 36 barrels of gunpowder and one plot to kill a king.
This half term
Hallowtide - Family trail
20 October - 31 October
Come outside to enjoy the bright and crisp sun of late October and early November.
Pick up a free trail sheet from our friendly visitor welcome team and discover some fun autumn-themed activities hidden around Lyveden.
Outdoor Tuesday and Craft Thursday
Tuesday 28 October and Thursday 30 October
Campfire Tuesday - Toast your own marshmallow Guy over our campfire. Try our tasty twist on the tradition of burning the Guy! Make a mini Guy Fawkes using sweet treats and gently toast him over the campfire.
Craft Thursday - Warm up autumn days with a decorative paper lantern.
Brighten your autumnal festivities with a decorative lantern - perfect for spooky celebrations or Bonfire Night plotting.
Made from colourful cellophane and card, your paper lantern will bring a touch of autumnal cosiness to your home (£2). When you get home, you could even add a battery-operated tealight to make it shine.
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Lyveden is a three pawprint rated place. Dogs kept on short leads are welcome throughout the garden at Lyveden and on the ground floor of the Manor. Share your day with your dog as you explore woodland and the Northamptonshire countryside together.
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