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Summer of Play at Tyntesfield

Get ready to travel the glove - no passport needed

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This summer at Tyntesfield, we’re inviting families to travel Around the World in 80 Plays - a playful journey across continents, packed with fun, movement, and imagination for all ages.

Over six exciting weeks, we’ll explore a different part of the world every two weeks:

Weeks 1–2: Europe & Africa

Weeks 3–4: Asia & Oceania

Weeks 5–6: The Americas – with a little touch of Antarctica too!

You’ll step into a vibrant, themed play space filled with colourful bunting, vintage travel props, and even hot air balloons. Kids (and grown-ups) can dive into giant games like The Floor is Lava, limbo, jumbo chess, Jenga, and more.

We’ve created three interactive tents for you to discover:

- The Play Tent – Try out traditional games from each region, complete with labels showing where they come from.

- The Music Tent – Pick up instruments from around the world and join our weekly music-making sessions.

- The Story Tent – Sit back and relax with global tales, or take part in our interactive storytime adventures each week.

That’s not all! You’ll also find:

- Themed photo spots perfect for travel snaps

- A global tree trail with spotter sheets for curious explorers

- Travel-inspired decorations throughout the estate.

We can’t wait to welcome you to a summer filled with wonder and play.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Head to Paradise to find our Summer of Play. Speak to our Welcome Team if you need directions to Paradise.

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Layers and sturdy shoes are advisable.

Accessibility

Paradise is accessible via a step-free route.

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