Family exploring the garden at Stourhead, Wiltshire — A family enjoying a walk around the lake at Stourhead | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Family-friendly places in Wiltshire

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

A man with a white painted face and a woman with a trumpet

Stourhead - become a climate superhero

Children can discover ways they can protect the planet, and enjoy plenty of outdoor games and play. On June 2 there will be the buzz-tastic bee balancing blundershow – a new, family-friendly musical designed to inspire young people to engage with environmental action.

A woman and child sit outdoors on a grassy field with trees behind them, painting a colourful picture

Lacock - art and photography fun

See up close some of Lacock's collection of analogue cameras, make your own mud print and learn more about sustainable photographic techniques. Discover art boxes in the orchard and have a go at capturing nature and sunlight in a cyanotype.

Green woodpecker perched on a twig at Avebury, Wiltshire

Avebury - birds and butterflies spotter sheets

Pick up your free Avebury nature spotter sheet to see some of our colourful flying visitors, and try to tick them all off, during your visit or back at home.

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

An adult and group of children walk through the grounds at Stourhead, Wiltshire with the bridge in the background

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Stourhead

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

A family explore the parkland at Lacock, two adults look on as two children play at the base of an old tree, a willow sculpture representing the sun in its branches.

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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.