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A mother and daughter enjoy time in the outdoors with the National Trust | © Arnhel de Serra

Family-friendly places in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Make memories with your family this autumn at the special places we care for in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. There's plenty to explore, from outdoor play areas and cycle trails, to organised activities and discovery centres.

Places to enjoy with your family in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

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Belton House 

Explore our fun family day out ideas, including our indoor play area and outdoor adventure playground. Make the most of your day out with the kids at Belton.

Boy holding a worm at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
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Sandilands 

Sandilands, on the Lincolnshire coast, is a captivating haven where children fall in love with nature. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and teeming with diverse wildlife, it's the perfect place for young explorers to connect with the great outdoors.

Visitors taking a closer look inside the fireplace in the third floor privy chamber at Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire
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Tattershall Castle 

Entertain the whole family Tattershall Castle. Discover unique stories in the tower, go on an adventure in the grounds and take a break with a tantalising selection of food and drink from visitor reception.

A volunteer in Victorian costumes stands in front of a chalkboard in the Schoolroom at the Workhouse, Southwell in Nottinghamshire, talking to seated children and adults.
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The Workhouse and Infirmary 

Entertain the whole family at The Workhouse and Infirmary. Discover unique stories in the atmospheric buildings, go on an adventure in the grounds and stop for a bite to eat in Firbeck Cafe. You'll also find plenty of hands-on activities for everyone to discover, from active trails to digital devices.

The front of Gunby Hall being brightened by the setting sun.
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Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens 

Entertain the whole family at Gunby. Discover unique stories in the house, go on an adventure in the gardens and stop for a bite to eat in the tea-room.

A view of the east and north fronts of the Great Tower at Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire, with the moat in the foreground

Discover more in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

A medieval castle, Victorian workhouse and 17th century country house are just some of the places you can explore in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.