Skip to content
Skip to content

Pokémon joins Anglesey Abbey's Summer of Play

Planning your summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust’s Summer of Play supported by Pokémon.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for a Summer of Play that takes you on a journey back through the decades. We'll be bringing back some favourite activities - including the sand pit - and introducing new ones, each themed around a different decade as part of our centenary celebrations.

Come along for weekly craft workshops each Wednesday.

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation?

From 18 July to 31 August, on top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers!

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family

Meeting point

The Summer of Play will take place on the East Lawn. Ask at the welcome desk when you arrive and follow the direction signs.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather, you won't need any special equipment to take part.

Accessibility

The Summer of Play will primarily take place on a grassed area. There will be an accessible area of the sand pit. Seating may be limited and included deck chairs.

Other

The Summer of Play is included in normal admission. There will be other activities available on site, which will be charged separately.

Contact info

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill

Upcoming events

Anglesey Abbey: 60 Years with You 

An outdoor photo exhibition celebrating 60 years of National Trust visitors at Anglesey Abbey.

Event summary

on
4 Jun to 31 Jul 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 57 other dates or times

Exhibition: The Art of Collecting – 100 Years of the Fairhaven Legacy 

Explore Lord Fairhaven's love of collecting, the treasures he accumulated and his legacy in this anniversary exhibition.

Event summary

on
12 Jun to 1 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 111 other dates or times

🌳 Landscape photography workshop with Phil Morley 

Explore Anglesey Abbey through the lens of your camera and discover top tips

Event summary

on
27 Jun to 21 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times

🌻Full-day photography experience with Phil Morley 

Enjoy both close-up and landscape photography workshops in one day with a Full-day photography experience ticket.

Event summary

on
27 Jun to 21 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 15:30+ 3 other dates or times