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 Monkey Temple, a Jungle Cruise and Dinosaurs Alive to name but a few of the highlights! Spot some of the animals made famous by the BBC’s Animal Park, let off steam in the adventure playground and enjoy the Christmas Festival of Lights.

Feed and stroke an array of animals at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, River Bourne Community Farm or Roves 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 and soft-play area or Wilton House with its adventure playground with tree top slides, swing boats and beautiful parklands to explore.

Learn about ghoulish tales and ghostly goings-on in Salisbury with one of the Salisbury City Guides ghost or horrible history tours and visit one of our museums for hands-on learning or how about exploring our towns and villages on a Treasure Trail or having a go at trying to crack the codes at one of these Escape Rooms.

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

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.