Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Calne, Wiltshire
The secret weapon here is Bowood's adventure playground — one of the best in the country — included with family breaks in the open season. Spend the day on the pirate ship and zip wires, then retreat to a calm, comfortable hotel with an infinity pool and kids' swim slots. Lacock is fifteen minutes away.
For the children
- Kids' activities
- Playground
- Pool
- Outdoor play
- Golf
- Nature activities
- Family dining
- Spa
- Best for
- Kids 3–12 in spring and summer
- Ages
- Toddler, Preschool, 4–7, 8–12
- Pool
- Infinity pool with designated kids' swim times
- Family rooms
- Rooms and suites; family break packages
- Outdoors
- Adventure playground (Apr–Oct), gardens and woodland, academy golf
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~25 miles · ~30 mins
Safari park · ideal day trip
Driving through the lion reserve with monkeys clambering over the car is a childhood memory in the making. Beyond the safari there is a hedge maze, an adventure castle playground, boat rides and the stately house itself, enough for two full days.
~31 miles · ~30 mins
Science centre · rainy day option
Bristol's hands-on science centre with hundreds of interactive exhibits and a 3D planetarium. Great on a wet day during a Bristol or Bath weekend.
~31 miles · ~30 mins
Castle / historic · ideal day trip
Brunel's iron ship sits in a dry dock with a glass 'sea' you can walk beneath, and children can climb the rigging, explore cabins and smell the galley. Immersive history right on Bristol's harbourside.
~33 miles · ~45 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
Bristol's zoo moved to open woodland on the city's edge, so animals such as gorillas, okapi and red river hogs have far more room. Children get woodland trails and big play spaces, and it fits easily into a Bristol or Bath weekend.
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens ↗
~38 miles · ~45 mins
Wildlife park · ideal day trip
Rhinos grazing on the lawn in front of a Victorian manor sums up this park's charm. A narrow-gauge railway, walk-through lemur enclosure and a big adventure playground make it a relaxed family day in the heart of the Cotswolds.
~37 miles · ~45 mins
Adventure park · ideal day trip
Underground caves with a witch legend, plus a dinosaur valley, adventure golf, a circus show and a Victorian penny arcade. A full day of variety, close to Bath and Wells.
~39 miles · ~45 mins
Nature / outdoors · ideal day trip
Explore show caves with dramatic stalactites, climb the 274-step lookout and walk along the gorge's cliff top. A good mix of adventure and geology, near Wells and the Mendips.
~45 miles · ~1 hr
Farm park · excellent toddler activity
Adam Henson's farm showcases rare British breeds, with animal handling, tractor rides, jumping pillows and a woodland adventure trail. It is surrounded by Cotswolds villages and boutique hotels, so ideal for a weekend.
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Family facilities
- Play area
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.