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Family-friendly things to do at Newark Park

The woodland play area at Newark Park
The woodland play area at Newark Park | © James Dobson

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

 

Summer flowers trail

Have fun spotting different summer blooms around the garden at Newark.

Pick up a free activity sheet from visitor reception on arrival.

 

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.  

Summer of Play 

From 20 July to 1 September 2024

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at Newark Park. Join us for dragon-themed fun with Spike the dragon, where you can hunt for treasure, spread your wings and dance like a dragon. Why not enjoy an ice cream from the tea pavilion or relax at a shady picnic spot in the lakeside garden? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer.  

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank. 

 

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. 

 

Planning your visit to the house

Unfortunately dogs and pushchairs are not allowed inside the house in order to protect the historic floors.

 

Fox sculpture at Newark Park, Gloucestershire
Fox carving in the woodland play area | © National Trust Images/Hilary Daniel

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Here are some of our favourite '50 things' you can do at Newark: 

An adult and children outside the south front of Newark Park, Gloucestershire

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