Bath and Bristol

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.

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The Gothic west front of Tyntesfield on a sunny day in autumn, wrapped in purple climbing plants

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Tyntesfield

An ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house with extensive garden and parkland, just a stone's throw from Bristol

A sweeping autumn view between trees down grassy parkland to the east front of the house at Dyrham Park

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Dyrham Park

Ancient parkland, 17th-century house and garden

A view over the Pasture towards the Palladian Bridge at Prior Park, view of Bath city in the background

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Prior Park Landscape Garden

Beautiful and intimate 18th-century landscape garden in Bath with one of only four Palladian bridges found in the world

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Newark Park

A secluded estate with glorious views, providing country house hospitality, garden strolls and woodland walks

View across parkland, with sheep grazing and a tree with brown leaves, to the Abbey at Lacock

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Lacock

Country house with monastic roots, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative

a close-up of two standing stones at Avebury, with visitors walking on the henge bank in the background

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Avebury

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.

A view of Bath Assembly Rooms main entrance taking from the right, some tree leaves in view.

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Bath Assembly Rooms

Elegant public rooms at the heart of fashionable eighteenth-century Bath life

Light on a tulip tree on an island in the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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Stourhead

Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden

A child explores the outdoors with their family in autumn

Family-friendly places near Bath and Bristol

View of the Palladian Bridge from above at Prior Park, Somerset

Gardens and parks in Bath and Bristol

The inside of the Library at Tyntesfield with an arched wooden ceiling, a red floor and armchairs scattered throughout the room

Houses and buildings near Bath and Bristol

View of the city on a sunny day in autumn from Bath Skyline, Bath

Dog friendly places in and around Bath and Bristol

A young boy and two adults sit in the cafe at Tyntesfield

Places to eat near Bath and Bristol

A family walking with pushchairs surrounded by autumnal trees

What's on this October half term

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.

A sculpture of a women with her arms cross on the top of her head

Sculpture exhibition at Avebury

From 6 September until 20 October, Avebury Manor Garden becomes an outdoor gallery. Experience the garden's beauty and tranquility with an exhibition of over 100 unique sculptures.

Visitors outside the house at Tyntesfield

The Uninvited Guest from the Unremembered Past by Nicola Turner, at Tyntesfield

Visit in September and October to explore the house at Tyntesfield in a new way through 'The Uninvited Guest from the Unremembered Past' , an installation by Artist Nicola Turner. The evocative installations explore ways of listening to past, present and future, and will lead you into spaces not normally open to the public.

Christmas

Christmas Day might be over, but there's still plenty to do at the places in our care. We'll be adding details of our Christmas 2024 events later in the year, so please check back closer to the time.

Autumn view of city from Rainbow Wood fields, Bath Skyline

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Bath Skyline

Wide open space overlooking the World Heritage City of Bath

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Clevedon Court

Medieval manor house and 18th-century terraced garden with wide views of the Mendip Hills

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Blaise Hamlet

Nine rustic cottages around a green

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Leigh Woods

A wilderness of tranquility set against Brunel's famous suspension bridge

Discover Iron Age hillforts in the area – find out more about these fascinating areas, which are also rich in flora and fauna.

Views of Bath from Little Solsbury Hill at Bath Skyline, Bath.

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Solsbury Hill, Bath

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.

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Stokeleigh Hillfort, Leigh Woods

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.

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Cadbury Camp

Iron Age hill fort on the ridge above the village of Tickenham in North Somerset

Explore outdoor spaces near Bath and Bristol, including woodlands filled with trails and meadows with views over the city.

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Exploring the stone circles at Avebury

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.

A family in a wildflower meadow running and holding nets to catch bugs. City of Bath in the distance.

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Bath Skyline

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.

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Leigh Woods

A wilderness of tranquility set against Brunel's famous suspension bridge

Clouds rolling across the sky at Bathampton Meadows.

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Bathampton Meadows

Green corridor linking the historic city of Bath to the countryside

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.

Volunteering around 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.

Volunteers on a guided nature walk at Sharpenhoe Clappers, Sharpenhoe, Bedfordshire

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Supporter groups in 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.

Whether you’re looking to travel by bus, train, bike or foot, there are many places in Bath and Bristol you can visit without a car.

People on mountain bicycles in Sizergh, Cumbria

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Places you can visit in Bath and Bristol without a car

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.

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Bath Children's Literature Festival at Bath Assembly Rooms

Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath, Somerset

The Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2024 will be taking place from 27 September – 6 October with many events hosted at Bath Assembly Rooms.

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Guided parkland walks

Dyrham Park, near Bath, South Gloucestershire

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.

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The Uninvited Guest from the Unremembered Past by Nicola Turner

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Visit in September and October to explore Tyntesfield House in a whole new way

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Gendered Spaces and Social Status Tour

Tyntesfield, Bristol, North Somerset

Explore how 19th century gender roles played a vital part in the architecture, working, and leisure life at Tyntesfield – and discover whether or not they are still relevant today.