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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Magnificent houses, peaceful gardens, wooded trails and little-known treasures can be found in Bath and Bristol. Plan your day out and find lots of things to see and do with all the family.
An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol
Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with one of only four Palladian bridges found in the world
A secluded estate with glorious views, providing country house hospitality, garden strolls and woodland walks
Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative
Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site. NOTE: Avebury Manor is currently closed for restoration work.
Elegant public rooms at the heart of fashionable eighteenth-century Bath life
Looking for a day out that'll keep the whole family entertained? Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer.
Come and experience a theatre performance in the great outdoors this summer, with plenty of shows to choose from across the South West. Bring the whole family, a picnic blanket and some popcorn and settle down to watch the show with nature and perhaps a historic house as your backdrop. Browse our programme of shows and find your nearest performance.
Medieval manor house and 18th-century terraced garden with wide views of the Mendip Hills
Discover Iron Age hillforts in the area – find out more about these fascinating areas, which are also rich in flora and fauna.
Occupied as a hillfort during the early Iron Age, between 300 BC and 100 BC in Bath. During this time huts were built from timber and wattle and daub. A 20-foot-wide rampart was constructed around the settlement, flanked on both sides by drystone walls.
A hillfort within Leigh Woods, found on the north flank of the Nightingale Valley, the 7.5-acre Stokeleigh Camp has been the subject of numerous archaeological digs over the years.
Explore outdoor spaces near Bath and Bristol, including woodlands filled with trails and meadows with views over the city.
Visiting Avebury and the surrounding landscape is a unique experience. The area contains multiple Neolithic and Bronze Age features including the largest stone circle in the world which you can enter and explore.
With 500 acres of woodland and farmland in our care at the Bath Skyline, there's plenty to explore. Discover nature, wildlife and views of the historic city from this natural viewpoint.
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with us in Bath and Bristol.
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to get volunteering in and around Bath and Bristol.
If you’d like to become more involved in a volunteer or social group in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas, read on to find out more.
Looking for greener travel options to the places in our care in Bath and Bristol? Find out how you can travel by train, bus, bike or on foot.
Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places that we care for in Bath and Bristol that you can visit without a car. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your a car-free day out.
Join us for a summer of possibilities. With plenty to explore, move and create throughout the garden.
Visit a brand new LEGO® Brick Paintings exhibition developed by LEGO Brick Artist Emily Corl of Brick Galleria and try your hand at play related crafts this summer holiday.
Get active and creative with a wide range of activities in the great outdoors at Dyrham Park this summer. Challenge yourselves to do the 'Dyrham decathlon' or have a go at some arts and crafts.
Come and play at Tyntesfield this summer
See the rooms on the ground floor of Bath Assembly Rooms and learn about the history of this building.
An expert volunteer guide will lead you around the 270 acres of parkland to learn more about the site's history, archaeology, management and significance. At 10.30am and 1.30pm on selected days.
Want to find out more about Dyrham's garden? Why not join one of our expert volunteer guides on a tour?
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.