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Family walking their dog at Attingham Park, Shropshire
Family walking their dog at Attingham Park | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places in Shropshire and Staffordshire

Make memories with your family this spring at a National Trust place in Shropshire and Staffordshire. With miles of countryside and parkland, natural play areas and indoor trails, there's plenty to enjoy at the places we care for.

Top family days out in Shropshire and Staffordshire

Enjoy fun-filled family days out and exciting adventures at these National Trust places in Shropshire and Staffordshire.

A family day out at Attingham Park 

Spend time together in nature and history at Attingham Park. There’s space for kids to run free, spots to picnic and trails to explore. Here’s everything you need to plan a family day out.

Person in orange beanie and striped shirt sitting on a large fallen tree in a leafless forest under a clear blue sky.

Family-friendly things to do at Shugborough Estate 

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Shugborough Estate, from family trails to nature spotting, there's plenty of fun-filled adventures to be had.

A family in the Walled Garden at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

Family days out at Ironbridge Gorge 

Step back in time for a family adventure at Ironbridge Gorge. Plan your family day out and explore the different sites, discover things to see and do, and which events and activities to enjoy during your visit.

A young girl in a pink top with curly blonde hair is sat in her mother's arms, while she carefully pats a dark brown shire horse on the nose. The horse has a white streak on its nose and its looked after by a lady dressed up in Victorian clothes.

A family-friendly day out at Comer Woods 

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Comer Woods on the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire. From bike rides to natural play, there are plenty of things to keep everyone busy.

Family cycles the Explorer Trail Comer Woods

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.

3 children make art out of sticks whilst a younger child behind them looks into distance

Family-friendly things to do at Biddulph Grange 

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Biddulph Grange in Staffordshire, from the Woodland play to seeing fossils in the Geological Gallery.

Four children playing tennis at Chirk Castle, Wrexham. The two on the far side of the net stretch up with their racquets for the ball

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.

The Mud kitchen area in the woodland at Moseley Old Hall features a wooden table, benches and sinks, with metal pots and pans scattered around. There are also colourful musical instruments on stands, such as a xylophone and hanging triangles.

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.

Stream dipping in the Batch Valley at Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd, Shropshire

Activities to do with your family

Discover some of the fun things to see and do at our places this autumn.

Pokémon in Partnership with National Trust 

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! Discover 30 Pikachu cards, each brought to life by a different illustrator, find out fun facts about the iconic character, and design your own Pikachu trading card.

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A view of the south west front of Benthall Hall and garden, with trees and topiary hedges in the foreground and a cloudy sky above

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