Family-friendly Day Out

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill [National Trust]   A fascinating house, with a remarkable collection of clocks, Anglesey Abbey is a place which even young children will enjoy exploring.  There are clocks in each room, with some...

Belton House [National Trust] This magnificent house is set in beautiful gardens and landscaped parkland, providing lots of space for little ones to run around - with the added attraction of a large adventure playground. ...

Belvoir Castle This magnificent castle, home to the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, was completed only as recently as the 19th century, although it is the most recent of four castles built since the 11th...

Calke Abbey [National Trust] Normal 0 This unique property is displayed in the condition in which it was left to the National Trust, rather than being restored to its former glory - and is all the more...

Chatsworth This magnificent house, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland. The gardens are famous for their fountains and waterworks.   The 1000...

Clumber Park [National Trust] Clumber Park is a vast estate of parkland including woodland areas, farmland and a large lake (the path around it is a 4 mile walk).  There are lots of wildfowl to see - and...

Crich Tramway Village Crich Tramway Village makes a great family day out - and not just for dedicated tram enthusiasts!  Riding on the trams has to be a big attraction for children, but the recreated...

Great Central Railway Operating for over 30 years, the Great Central Railway is an 8 mile-long preserved railway between Loughborough and Leicester.  Each station is set in a different era - Loughborough in...

Imperial War Museum Duxford This might not seem like the obvious place to take young children - but actually the aircraft are fascinating for even little ones, and you don't really need to talk to your little...

Nene Valley Railway The Nene Valley Railway runs for 7½ miles through pretty countryside from Wansford, where its headquarters are based, through to Peterborough.  Most of the trains operated are steam, with...

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood Take in the grandeur of the 17th century Sudbury Hall, and visit the National Trust's Museum of Childhood, where there are lots of things for children to do.  There's also a woodland adventure...

Sundown Adventureland Sundown Adventureland is a theme park specially for under-10s. There are loads of rides to choose from, including the Boozy Barrel Ride and the Robin Hood Ride, and lots of other areas to...

Wimpole Hall [National Trust] Splendid architecture in a beautiful landscaped setting is the order of the day at Wimpole Hall. See the grandeur of the main part of the house, then visit the servants quarters in the...

Wimpole Home Farm [National Trust] Dating back to 1794, this farm situated in the beautful Wimpole estate is home to many rare breeds of goats, sheep, cattle and pigs.  Children can get close to many of the animals, and...

Wollaton Hall Wollaton Hall makes a great family day out whatever the weather, with things to see and do both inside and out.  The Hall is an impressive Elizabethan mansion, which now houses the city's...

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill [National Trust]   A fascinating house, with a remarkable collection of clocks, Anglesey Abbey is a place which even young children will enjoy exploring. ...	Belton House [National Trust] This magnificent house is set in beautiful gardens and landscaped parkland, providing lots of space for little ones to run around - with the added attraction...	Belvoir Castle This magnificent castle, home to the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, was completed only as recently as the 19th century, although it is the most recent of four...
Calke Abbey [National Trust] Normal 0 This unique property is displayed in the condition in which it was left to the National Trust, rather than being restored to its...	Chatsworth This magnificent house, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland. The gardens are famous for their fountains...	Clumber Park [National Trust] Clumber Park is a vast estate of parkland including woodland areas, farmland and a large lake (the path around it is a 4 mile walk).  There are lots...