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Family-friendly things to do at Little Moreton Hall
Come out and play at Little Moreton Hall. With self-led fun family trails and exhibitions around the hall, there's plenty of things to discover to keep the whole family entertained and help you create great memories together.
Summer of Play: Past Playdays - 19 July - 31 August
Summer of Play comes to Little Moreton Hall, and we hope you can join us and discover our self-led, blast from the past, time travelling trail.
Grab your friends and family, bags of energy and enthusiasm, and have fun exploring our blast from the past self-led trail of play! Travel through time, without the need for a time machine, from Tudor to present day, as you delve into the history of games in the outdoors. Will you come across a familiar favourite or discover a new game to give a go?
Little Moreton Hall open Monday - Sunday, 10 through the summer holidays
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Summer of Play: Take Aim - Children's Archery Sessions
Discover your inner Robin Hood and have a go at archery at Little Moreton Hall this summer.
Take aim and see if you can hit the target, our Living History Team will be there to help and guide you. These are free sessions and there is no need to book but please arrive at least 5 minutes before the session starts to join the queue. We will close the session at 12:45. Please do not arrive after this time. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Our bows have low poundage, and the arrows feature rubber/sucker tips for maximum safety and enjoyment.
This event is weather dependent and will be cancelled in wet or windy conditions.
Sessions run every Wednesday from 30 July - 27 August, 11am - 1pm, booking not required.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Wandering Wolves - all year round
Discover the wandering wolves that have escaped the Moreton family crest and have hidden themselves around the hall. See how many you can spot as you explore the hall on your Tudor adventure. This free spotter activity is available all year round.
Planning your family visit
- Baby-changing facilities near the Welcome Building
- Front-carrying baby sling and hip-carrying infant seats for loan from the Welcome Building
- Please leave pushchairs and prams tucked away under the tunnel as you cross the moat. They cannot be taken into the hall or the tea-rooms.
Family-friendly things to do in the house
How the hall was made
The exhibition around the hall tells you how it was built as you wander around. Great for when children are learning about Tudor times at school.
What to look out for
Look out for the wibbly-wobbly floors, the Tudor toilets, spiral staircases and our feathered friends out on the moat. Our ducks go above and beyond to make our visitors feel welcome, you might even find them sat on your feet!
What's On
Head to our What's On page of the website for all the latest activities and things to do when visiting Little Moreton Hall with the family.
Pre-loved books
Find a fantastic new adventure to take home and read in the children's book area of the pre-loved bookshop.
Family-friendly things to do in the garden
Explore the delightful gardens with your family and keep your eyes peeled for a variety of feathered friends, from graceful ducks gliding on the serene waters to cheerful moorhens darting about.
Fuel up
The tea-room serves tempting treats for all the family, including childrens' lunch boxes, while there are picnic benches at the front of the hall and on the meadow for those bringing their own treats.
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