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Find out when Charlecote Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Discover all the things to do on a family day out at Charlecote Park. From exploring the Service Courtyard and imagining life in the Victorian era to watching deer in the parkland, there's plenty to keep little ones entertained. Find out what family-friendly events are coming up and how best to plan your day out at Charlecote Park with children in mind.
Enjoy a vibrant and colourful summer of play in the outdoors at Charlecote Park. Discover a jam-packed summer of play over the summer holiday. Play on repeat and pop back to enjoy new activities every week. Bring a picnic and spend the days adventuring in the parkland and getting stuck into 'Play' themed games and activities. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Dates: Wednesday 10 July – Monday 2 September 2024
Time: 9am – 5pm each day (last entry 4pm)
Price: free, admission prices also apply
Booking: Booking is not available or needed.
Collect a timed ticket on arrival to take part in the child-friendly craft activity in the gardens.
Dates: every Wednesday and Friday during the summer holidays
Price: £2 per activity, admission prices also apply
Booking: Booking is not available or needed.
Take a look around the outbuildings and the Victorian Kitchen and imagine what it would have been like for the Lucy family’s servants to work in all weathers.
The five downstairs rooms of the house are open seven days a week from 10.30am - 3pm (last entry 2.30pm) by timed tickets during weekends and open tickets on week days. These can be collected on a first come first served basis at the Visitor Reception.
Free house spotter sheets are available at certain times of year. Children (and adults) can go around the house spotting treasures and interesting details.
Whether you're getting closer to nature or running off some energy, the parkland is a great space for families. There’s plenty of space to run round and play games, whatever the weather. On your adventures through the parkland, there’s also lots of wildlife to spot.
Pop into the bird hide in the spinney (behind the Wood Yard) and see what's on the feeders there. Look out for the friendly robins and watch the ducks, swans and herons on the river, but remember that feeding them bread can harm them – use wild bird seeds instead.
Hunt for bugs when you wander along the grassy paths. Count butterflies, bees, dragonflies and ladybirds too. The long grass and knobbly tree bark provide perfect habitats for all sorts of creatures.
In late spring, bucks lose their antlers. The deer might look a little lopsided, but casting off their antlers is completely natural and harmless. If you want to know more, just ask one of our park roamers when you visit.
Are you ready to tick some activities off your list of '50 things to do before you're 11¾'? There are plenty of things to try at Charlecote Park, whatever the weather. Here are just a few to get you started:
Find out when Charlecote Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Discover a fine example of a Victorian home at Charlecote Park, with its vast collection of treasures and immaculately preserved Victorian kitchen and outbuildings.
Walk through an estate brimming with wildlife, from fallow deer to spotted Jacob sheep, and find out what else there is to see on a visit to Charlecote Park in Warwickshire.
Charlecote Park is a two-pawprint rated place. There's plenty of space to explore with your dogs along our special walking routes. With acres of beautiful parkland to visit, come and wander with your four-legged friend.
Whether you’re looking for a quick snack with your dog or relaxing lunch with friends, we’ve got a choice of places to eat, drink, and shop at Charlecote.
Find the best family-friendly places to visit and discover the fun-filled activities on offer as part of our Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.
Fancy running free in the fresh air, learning new skills and trying new things? Grab your gear and start your adventure.
With wide open areas for playing and kid-friendly trails and activities, we've got your family days out sorted, whatever the weather.