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Family days out at Tredegar House

Family walking towards camera in autumn gear
Family exploring the garden in autumn at Tredegar House | © National Trust Images/Aled Llywelyn

There’s plenty to entertain the whole family here at Tredegar House. With an impressive mansion house and 90 acres of gardens and parkland to explore, you’re bound to create memories to cherish for years to come.

Planning your visit 

Here's some key information for planning your family visit... 

  • There are baby changing facilities available next to visitor reception and at the Brewhouse Café. The parkland toilets are open in the summer months only.
  • Due to historic flooring, prams and pushchairs are not permitted in the house. There is a sheltered pram park available near the front door of the house.
  • Bicycles, scooters, frisbees and balls are not allowed in the gardens, however there’s plenty of space to play with these in the parkland.
  • There are kids’ lunchboxes available in the Brewhouse Café, and the second-hand bookshop has a great variety of children’s books to choose from.
  • Entry fees apply to the house and gardens, but the parkland is free to enter.

Creative Kits

Grab a pack: Help yourself to one of our Creative Kits, full of everything you need to turn your inspiration into works of art. Leave your art for others to see or take home. 

Sensory Backpacks

Our sensory backpacks will suit a range of diverse needs for all ages. Take to the gardens and explore, the packs contain a variety of sensory items, including fidget toys, ear defenders, a magnifying glass, a story book and soft toys.  

Explorer Backpacks 

Families and children can pick up an explorer backpack from Visitor Reception to enhance your visit. Find your way through the formal gardens and Mansion House while connecting with nature and those around you through fun, seasonal activities. 

Great Places to Play

Follow this link and find a downloadable sheet which will show you all the best games to play in the parkland. 

 

Things to do in the house

Dress to impress

Make believe Tredegar House is your own home or workplace, with a selection of traditional outfits. With dresses, jackets and hats to choose from – will you become the lady of the house or the butler? Don’t forget to stop for a family photo in the Brown Room.

Play with puppets

Head into the New Hall where you’ll find a cosy corner with an interactive puppet display. Create your own stories about the people who once lived here with your family and friends, or see if you can re-enact some of the stories you’ve heard during your visit.

A mother and daughter walk through the gardens with their dog
We love to welcome well-behaved dogs to the park and gardens | © Aled Llywelyn/National Trust

Things to do in the gardens 

New play area under development

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50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾

Take part in 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾, the National Trust’s bucket list for young explorers, every day when you visit us. Will you watch a bird, befriend a bug or go welly wandering as you enjoy everything the gardens have to offer? Collect your activity sheet from visitor reception before you begin your wild adventure.

 

Things to do in the parkland 

Space to play and picnic

With a vast sweeping green areas, the parkland is the perfect place for a kick about with a ball, a short cycle ride or to take in nature with a picnic and a stroll. In wet weather, some of the paths can become a little muddy so remember to dress for the seasons when you visit.

Feed the ducks

The ornamental lake at Tredegar House is the home of lots of different birds, including ducks, coots, swans and geese. Remember, frozen peas are the best household feed for birds as they’re full of healthy nutrients.

 

 

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Great Places to Play at Tredegar House 

Follow this link and find a downloadable sheet which will show you all the best games to play in the parkland.