Dyrham, Near Bath, South Gloucestershire

Dyrham Park, a magnificent seventeenth-century Baroque mansion house, was used as the filming set for (Series 6, 2011). In the episode ‘

the Doctor, played by Matt Smith, pops in on a scared eight-year-old boy who is frightened of his bedroom cupboard. His fear is travelling the universe. While the Doctor is discussing the case with the boy's dad, his companions Amy and Rory get caught in a doll's house occupied by life-size peg dolls.

Dyrham was used as the interiors of the doll's house, the checked floors and staircase helping to create the illusion. Trust furniture was removed and simpler, more worn or ‘played with' prop furniture substituted. The house is heavily Dutch influenced, which was useful as peg dolls originated in the Netherlands. This episode was watched by seven million people in the UK alone!

The 270-acre (110 hectare) ancient parkland is full of magnificent trees and breathtaking views and space for young explorers to run free. Keep the children on track by ticking off challenges on the 50 things list picked up on entry.