Now the summer holidays are well and truly here, the National Trust has got some great ideas for things to do.
The West Country is full of fabulous places to visit from beautiful coastlines to rugged moorland, woods and meadows, gardens and parkland and lots more besides.
And these are not just places to visit, there's lots to do too. This summer, the trust is running a "50 things to do in 50 days" festival as part of its "50 things to do before you're 11¾" campaign. Each day there's a new activity to try in the great outdoors.
Tyntesfield, near Bristol, is full of natural materials to create wild outdoor collages and sculptures: beyond the gardens, the parkland is waiting for you to explore, so get creative or join one of our family activities.
Dunster Castle, near Minehead, is the perfect place to try your hand at Pooh Sticks, the game made famous by Winnie the Pooh: the little bridges over the River Avill are just right for watching your sticks float by.
Making a daisy chain is a simple pleasure. Glastonbury could be the ideal place – hunt out a patch of daisies on the side of the Tor and create some wild jewellery.
Jumping over waves is something you can do on any beach, but did you know that the National Trust looks after some of the most fantastic coastline in the West? Brean Down is a fascinating place to explore and afterwards you can relax on the beach.
And there are lots of events with plenty for families, and much more besides. You can find out all about "50 things in 50 days" at the National Trust's blog NTSouthWest.co.uk, and details of all the trust's events in the region are online too: visit nationaltrust.org.uk/visit for details.
TYNTESFIELD EVENTS
Event Tyntesfield Thursdays
Dates Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15
Time 11.30am-3.30pm
Price £2 per child (suggested donation). Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Description Join us for a family fun drop-in craft activity in Tyntesfield's converted sawmill.
Event As You Like It, Outdoor Shakespeare by the Lord Chamberlain's Men
Date Friday/Saturday August 2/3
Time 7pm (doors open at 6pm)
Price £17.50 for adults, £10 for children, £50 for families of two adults and three children, £32.50 for families of one adult and three children.
Description Join The Lord Chamberlain's Men as they return with their all-male production of Shakespeare's beautiful summer comedy.
Event Joy of Singing Workshop with Jules Olsen
Date Saturday, August 3
Time 11am – 12.30pm
Price £10 per person
Description Discover the joy of group singing with this fun, informal workshop. You will learn simple but uplifting harmony songs. No experience is needed.
Event Tyntesfield food and craft market
Date Sunday, August 4
Time 10am-3pm
Price Admission is free to all. Normal admission for house and gardens.
Description Local food and craft producers set up their stalls in the upper courtyard at Home Farm.
Event Victoria's soldiers
Date Saturday/Sunday, August 10/11
Time 10am – 5pm
Price Normal garden admission applies
Description Discover what life was like as one of Queen Victoria's soldiers. Explore their camps and weapons.
Event Soldier school – 'For Queen and Country'
Date Saturday/Sunday, August 10/11
Time 11am, noon, 2pm and 3pm starts
Price £5 per child for a one-hour workshop
Description Learn how to be a soldier in Queen Victoria's army.
Event Revolution!
Date Saturday/Sunday August 17/18
Time 10am – 5pm
Price Normal garden admission applies
Description The grounds will be alive with the sights and sounds of the soldiers of King George III. In association with the King George III Society. Also on these dates, is the event 'Soldier School – For King and Country' which examines lives of 18th century soldiers. Start times: 11am, noon, 2pm and 3pm.
Price £5 per child for one hour
Event Tynte Art Week
Date Wednesday, August 21, until Sunday, August 25
Price Free for people aged 13 to 25
Description A week of art workshops for young people.
Event Tree gazing in August
Date Saturday, August 24
Time 1.30-3.30pm
Price £10 per person
Description Enjoy exploring Tyntesfield with tree expert Tony Titchen.
Event Bat walk
Date Wednesday, August 28
Time 7.35 – 9.35pm
Price £14.50 for adults. £8 for children. For families of one adult and three children it is £26.50. For two adults and three children it is £41.
Description Warden Darren will show visitors the Tyntesfield estate's bat haunts – don't forget your torch.
Event Babe the Sheep-Pig, family outdoor theatre by Illyria
Date Friday, August 30
Time 6.30pm (doors open at 5.30pm)
Price £16.50 for adults, £10 for children, £48 for a family of two adults and three children, £31.50 for a family of one adult and three children
Description: Dick King-Smith's tale of friendship. Suitable for ages five and over.
Event Try climbing
Date : Saturday, August 31
Time 11am-3pm
Price £4 per person
Description Vertical Extreme's mobile climbing wall is open to all ages two and above.
For further information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield. On Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/TyntesfieldNT. On Twitter, follow www.twitter.com/TyntesfieldNT.