Family Fun in Wiltshire

Are you looking for things to do in Wiltshire with your family? Let us give you some ideas for some great family days out in Wiltshire…

One of Wiltshire’s largest family attractions is Longleat featuring Koala Creek, Jungle Cruise and the Hedge Maze to name but a few of the highlights! Spot some of the animals made famous by the BBC’s Animal Park in the Safari Park, let off steam in the Adventure Playground and enjoy the year-round special events.

Feed and stroke an array of animals at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm or River Bourne Community Farm. Spot magnificent butterflies at Studley Grange Butterfly World & Craft Village meet various animals at the Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens or step aboard a locomotive at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway.

Practice being a knight or a princess and learn about times gone by at one of English Heritage’s Old Sarum and Old Wardour Castle events that take place throughout the year or hop onto the Stonehenge Tour Bus for a fascinating insight into Stonehenge.

Visit Bowood House & Gardens with its fantastic adventure playground featuring a pirates’ ship or Wilton House with its adventure playground with tree top slides, swing boats and beautiful parklands to explore.

Why not have a go at a range of activities at Basset Down Complex? Home to Wiltshire's largest 18 hole football golf course, Swindon's only 9 hole crazy footgolf and 2 brand new disc golf courses! Play around the Crazy Golf course as you discover a range of the county's famous landmarks, including Stonehenge & White Horses! Make sure to have a go at the new disc golf, one of the UK's fastest-growing sports. This is the perfect location for a fun outing with friends & family, birthday parties, and more.

Or how about heading to Wiltshire's very own inland beach or enjoy a spot of cycling around the lakes at Cotswold Lakes.

With gloriuos views of the Cathedral spire, Salisbury Racecourse is one of England most beautiful and historic. Sixteen race meetings take place here between April and October. Accompanied children are always welcome, with entertainments provided for them at weekend and evening meetings. 

Wiltshire holds many family friendly events throughout the year, discover more details on our events pages.

And if it rains, don’t let that stop you, discover our ideas for rainy days.