Ten of the top National Trust places to enjoy a walk with the family

Here are ten of the top National Trust places to enjoy a walk with the family:
 
Nymans, West Sussex – 01444 405250.
Family geocaching challenge – a treasure-hunt for the technological age.
1 September to 4 November, 10am to 4:30pm
Normal admission charges apply. Booking not needed.
 
Basildon Park, Berkshire – 0118 984 3040
Woodland welly walk, 27 October, 10am to 5pm
Get your wellies on and go for a stomp around the parkland to see if you can spot all the items on our bingo trail sheet.
Normal admission charges apply. Booking not needed
 
Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire – 01885 482077
Family landscape detective walk, 27 October, 2pm to 4pm
Join Herefordshire Archaeology for a fascinating glimpse into how the stunning parkland at Brockhampton was formed.
Normal admission charges apply. Adult £5, Child £2.50. Booking is essential.
 
Chirk Castle, Wrexham – 01691 777701
Haunted woodland walk, 27 October – 4 November, 11am to 4pm
Follow the walking trail through the haunted woods. What will you find hiding amongst the trees? There are also ghosts hiding inside the castle.
Normal admission charges apply. Booking not needed.
 
Brownsea Island, Dorset – 01202 707744
Red squirrel walks, 27 October - 4 November, 11:30am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 3pm
Spot red squirrels, learn how they bury their food and see if you can remember where you put your secret supply of chestnuts on this guided woodland walk!
Normal admission charges apply. Booking not needed
 
Wallington, Northumberland – 01670 773600
Forest frights, 31 October, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Dare you brave our forest of frights, full of strange happenings and spooky characters? All adults to be accompanied by courageous children on this terrifying trail through the eerie woods. Enter at your peril.
Adult £2, Child £4, Family £10. Booking not needed.
 
Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Derbyshire 01433 670368
In the deep dark woods, 31 October, 4:30pm to 7pm
Come and join us for some spooky fun and a woodland walk around the Longshaw Estate, hearing haunted tales of times gone by. Includes a witches broth (seasonal soup and a roll)
Adult £8, Child £5. Booking is essential.
 
Hatfield Forest, Essex – 01279 870678
Family deer rut walk, 31 October, 4pm to 6pm
Join an experienced Hatfield Forest deer stalker to watch fallow deer during their rutting season. Learn tracking and stalking skills as long as you are very quiet!
Adult £7, Child £5, Family £20. Booking is essential on 0844 2491895.
 
Tyntesfield, near Bristol – 01275 461 900.
Feel good Friday: walk with us, 2 November, 10am to 2pm
Find out more about Failand and the Tyntesfield estate from the Head Gardener and Ranger on this family focused walk.
Adult £2, Child £2. Booking is essential on 0844 249 1895
 
Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire – 01834 811885
Family woodland expedition, 3 and 4 November, 10:30am to 12.30pm
Take a walk on the wild side with Head Gardener Steve Whitehead and discover just how much fun you can have in the woods. Activities will include tree climbing, rope swings, log balancing and lighting a camp fire.
Normal admission charges apply. All tickets £2. Booking is essential.
 
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