Summer of Play
Are you ready for a day that has plenty of fun? Discover action-packed activities and outdoor adventures this summer at Hatfield Forest.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Self led, free activities for families available everyday throughout the summer. Visit the Hub in our lake area to collect a variety for traditional games such as croquet, boules, skittles, giant Jenga and connect4, along with many others. You can also collect your scavenger and spotter sheets to make a family walk even more exciting. Please view our display for lots of ideas of things to do during your visit. 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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- Suitability
Suitable for all ages
- Meeting point
Come to the Hub in the Lake Area.
- What to bring and wear
Don't forget your sunhat or wellies, depending on what the weather is doing.
Upcoming events
Walk with Us
Join us for an hour long, gentle walk around the enchanting Hatfield Forest. Running on alternate Wednesdays and Fridays, everyone is welcome on our walks for wellness.
HMS Pinafore presented by Illyria
Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of 6 outstanding performers on a spectacular nautical set, using Sullivan’s full score.
Forest Bathing
Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing, is the Japanese practice of spending time in a woodland environment to improve health and wellbeing through gentle activities that reawaken the senses and our connection to nature.
Breathwork in the Forest
A relaxing breathwork class, designed to calm the nervous system, clear tension from within and provide space to connect back to the mind, body and soul.