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Summer of Play at Arlington Court 

Summer of play is back! Explore Olde Arlington and meet chess-playing tax collectors, sword-fighting bandits, and brave the laundry labyrinth.

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11 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 21 other dates or times
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Guided wider estate walks - Active Hike 

Join one of our guided walks to explore the wilder side of Arlington, venturing into the little known parts of the estate.

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on
19 Aug to 21 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Outdoor theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by The Three Inch Fools of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

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19 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 20:00
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Outdoor theatre: Wind in the Willows 

Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by Illyria of 'Wind in the Willows'.

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on
24 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 20:00
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Outdoor History Tour 

Explore the pleasure grounds and formal gardens while learning about the history of the estate.

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25 Aug to 21 Sep 2025
at
11:30 to 12:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Free family fun day at Arlington Court 

Join us for a free family fun day at our new outdoor experience site. Learn new skills from campfire cooking to whittling and crafts such as hammer dying and pyrography.

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on
27 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
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Guided Wider Estate Walk: Wilder, wetter, woodier 

Join our knowledgeable walk leaders for a guided walk around the wetlands at School Woods.

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on
2 Sep to 6 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Specialist Garden Talks 

Join our gardeners for a specialist garden talk. From learning about what's looking good, to tips and tricks for your garden, these talks will give you an insight into the work carried out by our gardeners.

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on
8 Sep to 19 Sep 2025
at
12:30 to 13:00
+ 9 other dates or times
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Outdoor History Tour (BSL interpreter available) 

Explore the pleasure grounds and formal gardens while learning about the history of the estate. This tour will have a British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter available.

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on
21 Sep 2025
at
11:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Guided wider estate walks - Autumn trees 

Join us for a free guided walk while learning how to identify the trees on the estate though leaves, bark and seeds/nuts.

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on
4 Oct to 7 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Community scarecrow trail at Arlington Court 

Enjoy some autumn fun as the Community Scarecrow Trail returns to Arlington Court.

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on
8 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 23 other dates or times
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Autumnfest celebrations at Arlington Court 

Discover displays around the grounds, visitor reception, tea-rooms and gardens, as we celebrate the Autumn colour at Arlington Court

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on
8 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 23 other dates or times
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A Nutcracker Christmas - coming to Arlington Court in 2025 

Step into a magical Nutcracker world this Christmas as the house transforms into the lands of sweets, flowers and snow, with twinkling lights and dried blooms from the garden.

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on
22 Nov to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 37 other dates or times