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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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Prices

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

Hydrangea Highlights 

Enjoy the Hydrangeas on your visit to Knightshayes

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on
21 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 10 other dates or times

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
21 Aug to 1 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 11 other dates or times

Conservation in action: Caring for the book collection 

Find out how the House Team care for the book collection at Knightshayes

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on
22 Aug to 17 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 14:30
+ 7 other dates or times

Heritage Open Days: Knightshayes 

Knightshayes is taking part in Heritage Open Days Festival on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. Entry is free to all visitors.

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on
13 Sep to 14 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time