FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES AT OUR WILTSHIRE ESTATE

Families with children aged 12 years and under can enjoy hours of fun in the Adventure Playground, voted one of the most exciting play areas in the South West. At its heart stands a full-sized pirate ship, where imagination can run wild. Children can scale the scramble nets, conquer the treetop aerial walkways, cross the rope bridges and zoom down the long slides. New zip wires allow children to fly through the air and a large jumping pillow offers endless fun. Those searching for swings will discover the dragon swing and boat swings. Adrenalin seekers can take on the epic Space Dive and whizz down the 32ft slide.

Next to the main Adventure Playground (past The Kiosk) lies the Under 7’s Partridge Play Pen, featuring an obstacle course, boat swings, a Wendy house, a ball pit and a jumping pillow – all perfectly suited to younger visitors.

Bowood House & Gardens offers families a day of adventure, with something new to discover on every visit. Children adore exploring the Arboretum and playing hide-and-seek amongst the 'champion' and record-breaking trees. There are hidden gems waiting to be found throughout the idyllic Grounds. A charming Cascade can be found in a secluded spot near the Lake, where water tumbles down a waterfall into a little river, complete with stepping stones. Nearby, the Hermit’s Cave, ever popular with children and adult explorers, is lined with fossils and mineralogical specimens (ammonites). Young explorers enjoy the four acre ‘secret garden’ of the Walled Garden as well as Bowood House, where staff offer captivating stories to inspire young minds.

Create memories at our seasonal trails, activities and events, curated specially for families.

During school holidays, those with a creative flair can head over to the Gardeners' Bothy for complimentary Arts & Crafts (subject to availability).