Family Friendly National Trusts Somerset and Devon
We're lucky to have some quality National Trust houses, gardens and coastline near us, so if you have membership don't forget to pack your card.
Dunster Castle near Minehead is 25 minutes from the farm, an ancient castle with working watermill and subtropical gardens it's brilliant for all the family. There's lots to do and see here and it's open all year round. Knightshayes Court near Tiverton is also definitely worth visiting, there's a fantastic children's play area created from ancient oaks felled in their park land, beautiful walled kitchen gardens, a good shop and cafe as well as the house itself.
Fyne Court on the Quantocks is a National Trust woodland with nice tea room and it's free to visit so you don't need a ticket. We also love Barrington Court and Montecute just off the A303 so good options if you want to stop off before you arrive here. Killerton in Devon is good for families and Watersmeet on Exmoor is also gorgeous with woodland walks down to a river in deep in the valley. The tea room at Watersmeet has been open since 1901 and their cream teas with whortleberry jam are legendary.
For 2021 you may need to book tickets ahead of your visit to National Trust properties, so do check their website for their advice before you go. Staycations are bound to be popular this year so these places may well be busy this summer. It might be worth booking early slots if you're up with the larks with young children!
Dunster Castle near Minehead is 25 minutes from the farm, an ancient castle with working watermill and subtropical gardens it's brilliant for all the family. There's lots to do and see here and it's open all year round. Knightshayes Court near Tiverton is also definitely worth visiting, there's a fantastic children's play area created from ancient oaks felled in their park land, beautiful walled kitchen gardens, a good shop and cafe as well as the house itself.
Fyne Court on the Quantocks is a National Trust woodland with nice tea room and it's free to visit so you don't need a ticket. We also love Barrington Court and Montecute just off the A303 so good options if you want to stop off before you arrive here. Killerton in Devon is good for families and Watersmeet on Exmoor is also gorgeous with woodland walks down to a river in deep in the valley. The tea room at Watersmeet has been open since 1901 and their cream teas with whortleberry jam are legendary.
For 2021 you may need to book tickets ahead of your visit to National Trust properties, so do check their website for their advice before you go. Staycations are bound to be popular this year so these places may well be busy this summer. It might be worth booking early slots if you're up with the larks with young children!
Explore the South West with the National Trust
Historic Houses & GardensThe Tudor mansion at Barrington Court has beautiful gardens and parkland. If you have time also drop into neighbouring Montecute.
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Dunster CastleOur favourite West Country castle, there's lots to do and see for all ages, a brilliant family day out.
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Footpaths & MonumentsBeautiful outside places, protected landscape, footpaths and moorland. This is Burrow Mump on the Somerset Levels - a good climb!
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