Family days out in the South West

Family with dog on lead walking along the river at Lydford Gorge, Devon — A family walking along the River Lyd at Lydford Gorge, Devon | © National Trust/Dianne Giles

Looking for something to do with the kids? Discover the best family-friendly places to visit in the South West and enjoy great days out all year round.

Plan your next family adventure and discover special places across the South West, from enchanting castles to a Bear’s Hut and an island filled with wildlife. Let off steam in the thousands of acres of woodland and parkland, before finding the perfect picnic spot for a well-earned rest. With buggy friendly routes, children’s menus and nature-inspired trails, there’s lots to keep the family entertained. On rainy days you can retreat inside the magnificent houses and explore the histories of the families that once lived there.

This Easter, grab your bunny ears and get ready to spring into action as you hop, skip and jump your way along the family friendly trails and completing nature-inspired activities across the places we care for across the south west.

Children look through a selfie framed as part of an Easter trail

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Easter at Hidcote

Join us for our Buzzing Bees Easter adventure this Easter, completing the activities as you make your way along the trail

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Easter at Newark Park

Put on your bunny ears and be creative in nature as you navigate your way through the rabbit racecourse around the garden

Family-friendly adventures in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Gardens, family trails and winding walks await in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Plan your day out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.

A family exploring the garden in winter at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

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Easter at Dyrham Park

Make your way along the trail and find activities for every bunny this Easter

Children in the play area at Tyntesfield, Somerset in winter

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Easter at Tyntesfield

Join Baarbara and Baarnaby lamb this spring for an Easter adventure. Follow the eggs on the trail map to find each of our ten activity stations and take part in the fun and games

An adult and two children sit on the grass by a path doing an Easter trail at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire

Family-friendly adventures in 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.

Visitors enjoying a warm drink outside the cafe at Stourhead, Wiltshire

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Easter at Stourhead

Have an egg-cellent adventure at Stourhead as you take part in the activities around the garden

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

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Easter at Avebury

Join in the creative and playful activities as you explore the manor garden at Avebury this Easter

Children and adults wearing hats and coats walk up a hill in front of the house at Stourhead

Family-friendly adventures in Wiltshire

Ancient landscapes, world-famous gardens and outdoor adventures await in Wiltshire.

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Easter at Corfe Castle

Hop in to a fun filled day of spring themes games and activities as you explore the ruins of Corfe Castle

Two children dressed in colourful pink and yellow clothes walk along a path with puddles, surrounded by daffodils

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Easter at Kingston Lacy

The festival field is open for Easter. Expect the rope maze, egg and spoon races, and egg 'fishing' competition and egg 'balance' challenge

Two children play with toy swords in front of Corfe Castle in Dorset

Family-friendly adventures in Dorset

There's all sorts to do in Dorset with the family, including discovering places to explore in gardens, parks, the countryside and on the beach.

Two adults and two small children walking in the parkland with Dunster Castle in the background, Somerset

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Easter at Dunster Castle

Explore the garden as you complete the trail and discover the journey of an acorn this Easter

A bed of wild garlic in flower under trees on a steep bank at Prior Park.

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Easter at Prior Park Landscape Garden

Test your skills in the egg and spoon race, decorate an egg for your Easter tree and be ready for laughs with a wheelbarrow race

Three children run across the grass at Tyntesfield, Somerset, with the house in the background

Family-friendly adventures in Somerset

There's all sorts for families to do around Somerset, from visiting a natural pier to running across the grass. Start planning your day out for the family to enjoy.

Mother and Son enjoying the garden at Knightshayes

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Easter at Knightshayes

Explore the garden and make your way along the trail to find activities for the whole family to complete in

Two young girls wearing bunny ears run towards the camera laughing while enjoying an Easter trail

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Easter at Saltram

Navigate the garden to find 10 fun activities, including active games and interactive challenges for all the family to get stuck into

Three children walk among a slope covered in blooming narcissi, at Killerton, Devon

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Easter at Killerton

Embark on an exciting Easter adventure at Killerton, following an interactive trail through garden, discovering the secrets of its wild residents

A family walk along a grassy path surrounded by daffodils

Family-friendly adventures in Devon

From rock pooling on beautiful beaches to exploring historic houses, there are plenty of places to enjoy a great family day out. .

A child looking at a trail sheet near the dipping pond at Quarry Bank

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Easter at Trelissick

Treat the family to a world of adventure at Trelissick this Easter

A girl Playing on the rocking horse in the Nursery at Lanhydrock

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Easter at Lanhydrock

Play your way through Lanhydrock’s amazing adventure garden trail this Easter

An adult and two children explore the garden surrounded by daffodils in spring at Cotehele, Cornwall

Family-friendly adventures in Cornwall

With long stretching beaches, exotic gardens and historic houses in Cornwall, there are lots of places to explore and visit for family fun.

Find out our top dog-friendly places to visit and our Pooch Passport

A couple walking their dog in the grounds of Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire

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Pooch Passports

The Pooch Passports scheme has now ended – thank you to everyone who has visited one of the places in our care with your dog. Find out more about the scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together.