Family-friendly things to do at Newark Park

A child climbs the rope bridge to reach play fort at Newark Park, Gloucestershire — The woodland play area at Newark Park | © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart

There's plenty for families to enjoy throughout the seasons in the garden at Newark Park. Take in the seasonal blooms, explore the woodland play area and have an adventure.

Family-friendly events

Enjoy seasonal walks and adventures in nature at Newark Park

This Easter be creative in nature

From the 5th-27th April, join us on an Easter adventure by completing 10 activity stations around the garden including a rabbit racecourse, bird watching, games and much more.

Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a dairy or vegan and Free From*chocolate egg. Buy at Visitor Reception on your way in.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

May Half Term

This May, learn all about Newark Park's famous weathervane, Spike the dragon. Hidden around the garden, there will be several shields with facts about the golden dragon with a code to discover. Pick up your free trail leaflet at Visitor Reception.

Summer of Play: Bob's Garden Party

This summer, inspired by Bob Parsons one of the last residents, there will be summer party themed activities around the garden. Come along and create your own musical song, try your hand at croquet and boules and much, much more! The activities will be spread throughout the garden with something for all the ages.

Family-friendly things to do in the garden

Nature explorers can discover wild animal carvings in the woodland play area. The animal carvings were designed specially for Newark and feature a number of wild animals to spot including an owl, mice and deer.

Courageous adventurers can traverse the folly play area, the crinkle-crankle steps, and peek behind the fairy doors.

In the warmer months, visitors can try their hand at lawn games by the tea pavilion.

A family at the south front of Newark Park, Gloucestershire — There's lots to explore at Newark Park | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly things to do in the house

On the first floor of Newark house you’ll find dressing up in the Buff Bedroom where you can style yourself as a Tudor lord or lady.

There are also seasonal trails inside the house, this April spot crochet eggs hiding in the rooms.

Animal Spotters trail

Animals have played a big part in Newark's history, from its roots as an ancient deer park to Bob Parson's pet Great Danes. Pick up a free leaflet from the entrance hall and see if you can spot all the animals inside the house.