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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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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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.
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'.
Outdoor theatre: Wind in the Willows
Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by Illyria of 'Wind in the Willows'.
Outdoor History Tour
Explore the pleasure grounds and formal gardens while learning about the history of the estate.