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Family-friendly things to do at Lyveden

Visitors collecting apples in the orchard at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire
Family fun at Lyveden. | © ©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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.

Find out more.

An audience including an enthralled family of five, the children are in Hallowe'en costumes and have painted faces.
Remember, remember the fifth of November? But how about the part the Treshams played in the plot? | © ©National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

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.

Find out more

A women and child bending down surrounded by autumn leaves.
Enjoy autumn at Lyveden this half term. | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

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.

Click here for more information

A view of the Elizabethan lodge at Lyveden with the sun hitting the walls and blue sky above

Discover more at Lyveden

Find out when Lyveden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

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Things to do at Lyveden manor 

With a manor house to see, plan your visit here, with historical talks, information on the garden design and our temporary exhibition space there's plenty to see and do.

Lyveden's manor house, nestled behind a grassy hill and surrounded by lush green trees in springtime.

Visiting Lyveden with your dog 

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.

A couple walking their dog in the garden at Lyveden, Northamptonshire.

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Looking for a family day out that'll keep everyone entertained? Find things to do with the kids at the places we care for near you.

Family walking in Rowallane Garden, County Down, surrounded by autumnal colours

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

A boy playing in a tree at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire