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A family walking in the grounds at Christmas, Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire. They are pushing pushchairs and smiling. You can see glimpses of the abbey's front steps and Christmas trees in the background.
Visitors walking in the grounds at Lacock abbey, Wiltshire. | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places in Wiltshire

Ancient landscapes, world-famous gardens and outdoor adventures await in Wiltshire. Why not visit somewhere new with the family?

February half term

Come rain or shine, there's plenty to do at National Trust places in Wiltshire this half term.

The curious case of the missing acorns at Stourhead 

Someone has stolen Squirrel's nuts! This children's mystery trail will take you through Stourhead's gardens in search for clues to help Squirrel find the culprit.

A family visiting Stourhead during the winter

Half term at Lacock 

Collect a free trail flower count spotter's sheet from Visitor Reception and wind your ways around the paths in the gardens and woodland.

Woman and two young girls looking at trail sheets in grounds with Lacock Abbey in background

February half term at Avebury 

Enjoy winter fun at Avebury with a Wild Winter Spotter Trail from the farmyard barn, plus children’s arts and crafts where you can design your own postcard. Can you spot hidden robins in the Alexander Keiller Museum?

Family visiting the garden at Avebury Manor, Wiltshire

Places to visit with the family

Discover all the best places to bring the family for great days out this season.

Stourhead 

A world famous garden packed with temples, grottos, trees and water features, just waiting for little legs to explore.

A family visiting Stourhead during the winter

Lacock 

There are lots of things at Lacock for families to enjoy all year round. With a busy programme of activities from family crafts to the magic of live theatre, find out more about what you could discover on your next visit.

Two children in the Botanic Garden at Lacock look at a flower spotter sheet

Avebury 

With lots of space, fresh air and history all around, Avebury is a perfect place to bring the family - whatever the time of year.

Two adults and two children make their way through the gate at Avebury, Wiltshire

Mompesson House 

Count the hidden faces in the plasterwork, imagine yourself back in time and check out the creaky staircase.

Two girls enter Mompesson House through the front door.

'50 things to do before you're 11¾, come rain or shine

Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do when it’s raining 

We've compiled a selection of items from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list that are perfect for rainy days, so grab your waterproofs and get involved.

Boy jumping in a puddle. The boy is wearing a woolly hat and wellies

Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in winter 

Winter is the perfect time for many of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities. Wrap up warm and go welly wandering, fossil hunting or stargazing.

Children playing at Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire
Two adults and a child look at the house, with its pediment supported by columns, at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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World-famous gardens, villages and ancient landscapes, and some lesser-known gems can all be found in Wiltshire.

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