Family days out at Erddig

A family consisting of a man, a woman, and two young girls walking down a path in Erddig's garden during autumn. They are smiling and laughing, surrounded by bushes. — A family enjoying Erddig's autumn garden. | © Trevor Ray Hart

Keep everyone entertained with a fun family day out at Erddig. With acres of parkland, natural play area and seasonal activities, there's lots to keep your little explorers busy.

Planning your family visit

Here’s the information you need at a glance to help plan your next day out at Erddig:

Toilets and baby-changing facilities are located in the Midden Yard. Additional composting toilets are located in Wolf’s Den, our natural play area.
Pushchairs are only permitted throughout the house's lower ground floor, which is fully accessible with level stone floors. Pushchairs can also be left at the house's entrance.
Please note that dogs are not permitted inside the house, garden, shop, hayloft restaurant, or the Wolf’s Den natural play area. The only exception to this policy is registered assistance dogs.

Two children wearing hats and winter coats are participating in a wheelbarrow race on the grass in Erddig Gardens. They are laughing as they run across the grass. — Children enjoying wheel barrow racing at Erddig. | © Trevor Ray Hart

October Half Term

Join us this October half term at Erddig, from 26 October to 3 November, for a week of harvest-themed garden games that the whole family can enjoy. From 10am to 4pm daily, take part in fun activities like wheelbarrow racing, digging for gourds, corn toss and sack dash. Unleash your creativity with our harvest craft sessions on 28 and 30 October from 11am to 3pm, where you can make mini scarecrows from lollipop sticks or try leaf printing. For some outdoor adventure, join Nestlings Forest School on 29 and 31 October for spooky crafts and woodland fun between 10am and 4pm.

For additional information, please visit the events section of our website.

Christmas at Erddig

Step into the magic of Christmas at Erddig, where the house will be beautifully decorated, inspired by the poem, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Immerse yourself in the charm of a classic holiday as you explore rooms decorated to bring this beloved poem to life. Create unforgettable memories with festive experiences, from breakfast and supper with Santa to our unique reverse grotto. Enjoy Christmas crafts, festive storytelling, and delicious seasonal treats.

Click here for more information about our Christmas events

A young girl is carefully walking across a beam in Erddig's Wolf's Den, balancing herself with focused concentration. An older woman is beside her, holding her hand and guiding her. — A family enjoying Wolf's Den at Erddig. | © Trevor Ray Hart

Go wild in Wolf’s Den

Visit our natural play area.

It’s time to hop, skip and jump around. Balance on beams, build dens and climb in our natural playground nestled in Big Wood. Whatever the weather, Wolf’s Den is a great space to let off steam.