Come out and Play at Belton

Young visitors playing in the gardens of Belton House, Lincolnshire — Playing hide and seek in the gardens of Belton House, Lincolnshire

Come out and play at Belton this summer! From classic sports games to getting stuck in with a challenge card, everyone can enjoy making memories.

Suitable for all ages, and all activities are free. Normal admission charges apply.

There will be filming happening at Belton this summer, check our website and social media before travelling.

13 - 16 August, and 20 August - 4 September

Spend a whole day at Belton and experience an exhilarating mixture of fun summer family activities! Bring a ball, kite, or your cricket set, or use some of our sport equipment available on the East Lawn and Oval, from 10 - 4. Pick up your free challenge card, try your hand at all the activities in the Adventure Playground and record your achievements! Finish up by visiting the Estate Yard for a rewarding ice cream treat and enjoy a game of skittles or quoits.

Visitors playing croquet in the garden at Belton House, Lincolnshire — Anyone for croquet?

Families can also enjoy free sport sessions and a sports day this summer, with thanks to Sports England.

On Friday 26 August Inspire+ will be leading Belton’s Sports Day with classic sports games for all the family.

Children can get involved with our energetic sessions run by Inspire+, focused on athletics on 22 August, and rounders on 24 August.

There will be 30-minute slots for 2-5 year olds, and 45 minute slots for 5-11 year olds, running from 10.30 - 2pm.

Ask our team for more information and sign up on the day.

Keep them entertained

Young girl playing on wooden climbing frame

Belton's adventure playground

Set within an ancient wilderness swing, dangle, wobble, climb and jump your way through, across and over National Trust’s largest outdoor adventure playground. Belton is perfect for family fun, and great for exploring some of the 50 things to do before you’re 11¾, all year round.

The Ride Play Café

Here grown-ups get the opportunity to enjoy a refreshment or two while the kids play. Full of challenging fun for younger children, this is adventure play, not soft play. During term times, there will be early years and sensory play equipment available for younger visitors.

Belton House from the Dutch Garden in the summer

Book admission to Belton

Belton is a bookable site. Advanced booking is advised on peak days to guarantee entry, bookings can be made 2 weeks in advance. There will be filming at Belton this summer, the entire estate will be closed 3 - 12 August and 17 - 19 August. The mansion will be closed 25 July - 26 August.