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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?

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.

A woman and two children walking among the standing stones at Avebury.

Mompesson House 

Count the hidden faces in the plasterwork, imagine yourself back in time and check out the creaky staircase. Enjoy sensory play during baby tree time.

Two girls enter Mompesson House through the front door.

Easter Egg Hunts in Wiltshire

Join the Easter fun this spring in Wiltshire. £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

Stourhead 

From 21 March - 19 April hop along to Stourhead for an egg-cellent Easter adventure this spring. Take part in the 10 exciting Easter-themed activities around the garden, and collect your chocolate egg reward.

A child looking at a Easter Trail map

Lacock Abbey 

Visit from 28 March - 12 April for an Easter adventure at Lacock with fun for all the family. Explore the gardens, complete the activities and claim your chocolate egg.

Children on the Easter trail at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

Avebury 

Join us at Avebury this spring for an Easter adventure from 27 March to 12 April. Explore the farmyard and Avebury Manor Garden and take part in lots of Easter games and challenges to claim your chocolate egg.

Visitors on an Easter egg trail

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

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

Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.

Children sit with nets at the rock pools at Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

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
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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