Two young children are walking along wooden raised stilts in the woodland play at Wightwick Manor. The younger child at the back is being helped by an adult. — Test your balance in the woodland play area at Wightwick Manor and Gardens | © National Trust/Annapurna Mellor

Family-friendly places in Shropshire and Staffordshire

Make memories with your family at the special places we care for in Shropshire and Staffordshire, whatever the weather. There's plenty to explore, from outdoor play areas and walking trails to unique buildings and unusual cave houses.

Children in the garden at Attingham Park, Shropshire

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Attingham Park

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Attingham Park this summer, from the Field of Play to parkland trails and things to see in the house.

Family in the walled garden at Shugborough Estate

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Shugborough Estate

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Shugborough Estate, from family trails, spotting dazzling daffodils, or whizzing down the zip wire in the Explorers’ Wood play area.

Playground at Dudmaston Hall in Shropshire

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A Family-friendly day out at Dudmaston

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Dudmaston in Shropshire. From seasonal trails to natural play, there are plenty of things to keep everyone busy.

Children play in the woodland den building area at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire

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A family-friendly day out at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

Discover what family-friendly things there are to do at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses in Staffordshire. From natural play to seasonal trails, there's plenty to keep everyone busy.

Image shows a family holding hands enjoying an autumnal walk in the woodland

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Family-friendly things to do at Biddulph Grange

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Biddulph Grange. Get out into the fresh air and have lots of fun.

Family walking through the garden together. The grass is a vibrant green. There is a man wearing jeans and a green t shirt and he is carrying a child on his shoulders who is wearing a bright blue coat, the child is covering the man's mouth playfully. There are also 2 women in the group, one has white hair and is pushing a pushchair, the other is walking beside her wearing a grey jacket and carrying a small baby.

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Family Fun at Moseley Old Hall

Enjoy some quality family time in the great outdoors, explore the historic Hall, enjoy a treat or two in the Tearoom and go home feeling happy tired.

Children playing on the hillside at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

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A family-friendly day out at Carding Mill Valley

There are plenty of places to play and get closer to nature at Carding Mill Valley in Shropshire. Bring the whole family along and get set for an outdoors adventure.

A girl running and playing with bubbles on the Thimbles Lawn at Wightwick Manor and gardens on a bright, sunny day.

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Family days out at Wightwick Manor and Gardens

With seasonal activities for all the family, gardens to explore, a natural play area and lots of history and nature to discover. Find out about our latest family activities and plan your day out.

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