Visitors walking on the main drive at Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire — Visitors walking on the main drive at Dyrham Park | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places near Bath and Bristol

Discover the best places to explore as a family in Bath and Bristol this season. Plan your days out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.

Discover all the best places to explore with your family for a great day out.

Two adults and a child walk down a path towards the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

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Dyrham Park

Find out what’s on for families this season at Dyrham Park and plan your visit.

Visitors walking in the garden in August at Tyntesfield, Somerset

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Tyntesfield

Looking for fun family activities to do? Whether you're after outdoor games for the kids or just a relaxing picnic in nature, we've got plenty for you to enjoy.

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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Seasonal blooms, activity trails, medieval architecture and photographic discovery: have a fun-filled adventure at Lacock Abbey. Watch the gardens come to life, explore the nature and wildlife of the season and have a day of play in the parkland during the summer holidays. Explore the abbey rooms and discover the window with a unique link to the invention of photography, find out more in the Fox Talbot Museum and feel inspired by the latest exhibition.

A child climbs the rope bridge to reach play fort at Newark Park, Gloucestershire

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Newark Park

There's plenty for families to enjoy throughout the seasons at Newark Park.

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

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Avebury

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

Family exploring the garden at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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Stourhead

Find out the family-friendly things to do at Stourhead, from events in the garden to exploring the house.

Two children in coats and wellies walk along the path with umbrellas up towards East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire

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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.

Two adults and a child peek up into a chimney above a stove inside the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

There's lots to do even on a drizzly day at Dyrham Park

Get togged up and explore the parkland, sheltering in the Old Lodge cafe if needed, or embrace an entirely indoor day out as the house and exhibition are filled with interactive opportunities for all ages.

Two visitors and volunteer looking at a map at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Fun whatever the weather at Tyntesfield

Inevitable rainy days needn't put you off a day trip to Tyntesfield, just outside of Bristol. Downpours can be dodged in the house, orangery and walled garden, there's an undercover play area at Home Farm (conveniently placed for a stop in the Cow Barn Cafe) and the second hand bookshop has a great selection of children's books if you're looking for wet weather entertainment to take home.