Summer of Play at Knightshayes
Step into our bright new play hub - where big imaginations shine, crazy golf awaits and messy masterpieces are made. With daily summer activities and cosy shelters for English weather, it’s the perfect spot for family fun all season long.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our bright and colourful new play hub is ready for big imaginations, energetic explorers and families looking for a place to unwind and have fun together.
Will you step into the spotlight on our performance stage? Will you take on all challengers at crazy golf? Will you dive into the mud kitchen and whip up your latest messy masterpiece?
However you love to play, there's plenty of room here for you to make it your own.
Come back throughout the summer as we roll out a changing programme of daily activities, perfect for repeat visits and long, lazy days outdoors.
And because this is England, you'll also find handy shelters dotted around the play hub, giving you a cosy spot to duck into should the weather turn.
Friday 24 July - Sunday 6 September
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
When you arrive, make your way to Visitor Reception and then follow the bunting to the play hub.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather. The play area is outside with areas of handy shelters for shade or rain. Bring a picnic blanket and stay for lunch.
- Accessibility
The play hub is set up on an area of grass which is uneven underfoot. There is step free access to the play hub, which is reached via tarmac and gravel pathways.
Upcoming events
Easter At Knightshayes
Experience Aesop’s fables at Knightshayes this Easter. Follow an interactive trail around the gardens and inside the house. See, hear and play along with the animal-inspired stories.
Festival of Blossom
Step into spring at Knightshayes and experience nature at its most spectacular. Follow the waymarkers to find the best blossom displays in the garden and enjoy the freshly cut flowers throughout the house.
May Half Term at Knightshayes
Step into spring at Knightshayes. Wander the blossom‑filled gardens, collect stamps at seasonal highlights and soak up the scents and colours of the season. Take home a keepsake postcard.