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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our Summer of play is back for another year - with a new twist!
Visit Olde Arlington, a rambunctious place filled with laughter and fun, and discover all the different people who kept a country estate running in the past. From checkers-playing tax collectors to sword-fighting bandits and a laundry labyrinth, there’s lots to explore (just don’t get lost in the maze).
Enjoy circus challenges, hobby horse races, water play, and quiet picnic spots among the gardens. With themed zones across the site and a summer book trail through the grounds and gardens there is plenty to explore.
Normal entry admission applies, free for members
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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.
River- Lake - River: The changing wet landscape at Arlington
Join us for a short presentation followed by a guided walk down to the Old Lake, where we’ll explore the changes taking place and the reasons behind them.
Guided Wider Estate Walk: Arlington in summer
Join our knowledgeable walk leaders for a guided stroll across the estate, taking in the sights and sounds of summer.
Summer trail - Wonder World: Earth
Let’s go underground! Discover the wonderful world of soil, who calls it home and why we need it.