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 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.

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Dyrham Park

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

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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.

Children and adults watching a performance

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Bath Assembly Rooms

Find out what's on offer at the Bath Assembly Rooms for families. During 2024 we'll be hosting a range of different events that provide an opportunity for families to visit the Assembly Rooms.

A family walking with pushchairs surrounded by autumnal trees

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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.

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Newark Park

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

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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.

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Stourhead

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

February half term fun at Dyrham Park

Young explorers can get involved with activities through the parkland this half term at Dyrham Park

Young volunteers at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Help us build a beautiful block garden at Tyntesfield

We’re going to be creating a garden of building blocks, and you're invited to help. We'll be building trees, flowers and bushes that might even rival the living gardens at Tyntesfield.

A close up of Helios hanging in the Ball Room at Bath Assembly Rooms.

Helios at Bath Assembly Rooms

See the sun like never before with Luke Jerram’s 7-metre diameter sculpture 'Helios' at the Assembly Rooms. With rippling lights, solar imagery and sounds of the sun recorded by NASA, come and experience this audio-visual wonder.

Family visiting the garden at Avebury Manor, Wiltshire

Half term 'bird search' at Avebury

Painted birds have been hidden around Avebury Manor Garden. Families can pick up a trail sheet and match the native British bird to its colourful bird house.

Alexander Keiller Museum in the Stable Gallery, Avebury Manor, Wiltshire

Museum trail at Avebury

Visit the Alexander Keiller Museum to learn more about Avebury, and try becoming a museum detective.

Family by the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire, in September

Frog's wonderfully watery adventure at Stourhead

Pull on your wellies and join Frog for a watery adventure around Stourhead’s lake. Come rain or shine, enjoy six water-inspired activities and discover why Frog loves the rain.

A family at the south front of Newark Park, Gloucestershire

Half term hares at Newark Park

Learn about the hares who live in and around the garden at Newark Park. Find the 8 activity stations and have a go at running like a hare, learning where they like to live and even what their poo looks like.

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.

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City-centre family fun at Bath Assembly Rooms

Entertain the family with LEGO® Brick Paintings and National Trust crafts. On throughout the summer holidays, this is a day out that's sure to be a hit whatever the weather.

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.