Summer of Play at Arlington Court
Summer of play is back! Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington with our field of play. Enjoy circus challenges, hobby horse races, lawn games and quiet picnic spots among the gardens.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Summer of Play at Arlington Court is back!
Explore the Field of Play with a whole range of activities, from archery and giant slingshots to den building, climbing walls and lawn games. Race around on bikes, trikes and mini tractors, or head to the water play zone with a sand pit and building blocks for some creative fun.
You can also burn off some energy with tennis on the lawn, or try out the hobby horse jump course up by the Carriage Museum.
With plenty of shade, seating, picnic spots and nearby refreshments at the cafe & trailer, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a day of fun, exploration and, of course, play.
We also have a range of events and summer sessions taking place this summer, included in normal admission. To find out more about any of these events, please visit the events page.
• Nature Journalling with Katherine O'Shea - Fri 24 Jul & 14 Aug, 11am–3.30pm
• Storytelling on the Lawn - 29 Jul, 12 & 26 Aug, 11am–3pm
• Forest School with Ranger Maia - Thurs 30 Jul, Wed 19 & Thurs 20 Aug, 11am, 1pm & 2pm. £2 per child, pre-booking essential. • Minibeast BioBlitz - Mon 17 Aug, 10.30 am–3.30pm
• Family Butterfly Walk - Mon 24 Aug, 1pm
• Family Cyanotype Workshop - Fri 21 Aug, 10am–3pm
• Have a Go Archery - Sat 22, Sun 23 & Tues 25 Aug, 11am–3pm
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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Arlington Court: A Home for Nature
Discover Arlington Court through the lens of Rosalie Chichester with this new summer exhibition.
Story Telling on the lawn
Grab a cushion, get comfy and settle in for a story with Neil on the lawn between 11am-3pm as part of our Summer of Play offer.
Outdoor theatre: Treasure Island
Join us on the lawn for this open-air theatre performance by Quantum Theatre Presents of 'Treasure Island'.
Dried Flower Posy Picking
Learn more about the dried flowers growing in the garden, how we dry them, and our plans to use them as part of our autumn and Christmas displays. While learning, you will also have the chance to pick a posy to take home with you.