Historic houses

Family days out in North Wales

Summer holidays are almost here and National Trust Cymru have a whole host of events and activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Erddig - National Trust Images, Arnhel de Serra

Tick off some ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities, get your heart racing with different sporty challenges, or balance and swing your way into summer as you explore their outdoor play areas.

Plas Newydd House and Garden, Anglesey: From making friends with bugs to building a den, connect with nature as you tick off some ‘50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ activities. Afterwards explore the adventure playground and newly restored tree house or try your hand at frisbee golf.

Penrhyn Castle ©National Trust Images

Plas Newydd ©National Trust Images Powis Castle - National Trust Images, Chris Lacey

Plas yn Rhiw, Llŷn Peninsula: Enjoy a relaxing day out as you

explore this picture-perfect cottage garden with glorious sea views. Little ones can run wild in the meadow or reconnect with nature as they take on the pollinator trail. Booking essential.

Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Bangor: Follow a ribbon trail through the wood or hop and skip your way through the wild meadow; there’s plenty of activities to keep little ones active. Don’t miss the natural play area, swallow sculpture trail or, on Thursdays, the chance to try a spot of tennis on the Chapel Lawn.

Bodnant Garden, Conwy: Fire young imaginations as you jump over steppingstones, play pooh sticks in the Dell or Chirk Castle, Wrexham: Discover a historic estate with veteran trees and quiet bird hides, let off steam as you explore the two play areas, or get your heart racing as you challenge your family and friends to a game of tennis, quoits or badminton in the garden.

Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool: Let loose on the Great Lawn. From badminton and croquet to hurdles and a giant

spot wildflowers in Old Park meadow. That’s not all, there’s

the Play Park to explore too with zig-zag walkways, a mini suspension bridge, and rope walks.

Erddig, Wrexham: Enjoy hours of fun as you wobble over balance beams, build dens and let loose on rope swings in Wolf’s Den, the natural play area. If that’s not enough, join award-winning storyteller Jake Evans on an active adventure every Wednesday throughout August. basketball hoop, you’ll find everything you need to make

lasting family memories as you play, explore and get active together.

There’s plenty to see and do and what’s more, every visit help to support the National Trust Cymru’s work as a charity looking after special places for everyone, forever. Visit individual property webpages for full details. n

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