Summer of Play

Saturday 18 July – Tuesday 1 September

Join us this summer for a season of play, creativity and discovery, with activities every day throughout the holidays.

Top floor play space – Let imaginations soar with soft play, fancy dress, crafts, puppet shows, giant board games and more. Daily storytelling at 11.30am, 1pm and 3pm.

Mill Meadow – Stay and play with a butterfly obstacle course, bee maze, loose parts play and more outdoor fun.

Upper garden – Challenge family and friends to giant garden games or relax in the shade on a deckchair.

Tennis Lawn activity tent – Enjoy a different activity each day. Here is what is waiting for you:

Make It Monday – Hands-on arts and crafts for all ages. Drop-in.

Tales on Tuesday – Storytelling with Histronics, filled with adventure and imagination. No need to book, just drop in.

Wayback Wednesday – Become history detectives on a family mill tour with clues, puzzles and a mystery to solve. Tickets available from Visitor Reception.

Turn It Up Thursday – Enjoy music workshops, live performances and traditional mill ballads. No need to book, just drop in.

Folklore Friday – Join an interactive Sleeping Beauty garden walk with storytelling and activities. Tickets available from Visitor Reception.

Wild Weekends – Discover nature with minibeast hunts, butterfly counts and other outdoor activities. No need to book, just drop in. No need to book, just drop in.

Admission charges apply. National Trust members enter free.