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Summer of Play at Knightshayes

Get ready for a summer full of play!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Summer of Play returns to Knightshayes this summer holiday. Get ready for an adventure in the gardens - follow the fairies to see what they've been up to completing activities along the way.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Pick up your play guide at Visitor Reception

Accessibility

All activities are on accessible route

Other

Please note, assistance dogs only in the Kitchen Garden.

Upcoming events

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Hydrangea Highlights 

Enjoy the Hydrangeas on your visit to Knightshayes

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on
22 Jun to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 70 other dates or times
Event

Bulb Meadow 

The bulb meadow is back for Spring 2025

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on
22 Jun to 30 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Bringing the outside in: exploring Knightshayes' garden book collection 

For the first time on display, discover some of the books that gave inspiration to Sir John and Joyce, Lady Heathcoat Amory in this exhibition of garden books from the Knightshayes collection.

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on
22 Jun to 1 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 71 other dates or times
Event

Festival of Archaeology at Knightshayes 

Find out about some of the archaeological features dotted around Knightshayes. Some you may have seen, others you might not have noticed...

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on
19 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 15 other dates or times