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A boy and girl enjoying 'Summer of Play' activities at Gibside, Tyne & Wear
Families enjoying 'Summer of Play' activities at Gibside, Tyne & Wear | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Summer of Play

Thank you for visiting the places in our care during Summer of Play – we hope you enjoyed your visit. This year's events have now finished but we're looking forward to welcoming you back again next year. Check this page for more details.

Summer of Play 2025

This year, we were pleased to offer a range of activities for Summer of Play. Whether you took part in a race or game of cricket, followed a nature trail, got stuck into arts and crafts workshops, or dressed up to perform for your friends and family, we hope you enjoyed your visit.

Collect stamps with your Play Passport

Pick up your Play Passport when you visit and get it stamped every time you visit a new place taking part in Summer of Play. The more stamps you collect, the better. You’ll receive a unique Summer of Play crown when you reach two, four, and six stamps

Family climbing on a Summer of Play activity wall at Dunham Massey in Cheshire

Our partnership with Starling Bank 

As well as sponsoring Summer of Play, Starling Bank have funded nature workshops for school children and offered a Kids Eat Free initiative to some of their customers. Learn more about our partnership.

Family having a picnic in the garden at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

Explorer Pass 

If you’re not a member, but want to visit regularly, why not consider our Explorer Pass? You can buy passes for the whole family for 4, 8, or 14 days and enjoy entry to most of the places in our care.

Two dog walker walking at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Staffordshire

Summer of Play 2025 prize draw terms and conditions 

Enter our prize draw on Instagram or Facebook by 5 September 2025 for a chance to win exclusive prizes during Summer of Play. Find out how to enter and read the full terms and conditions.

Children enjoying the bouncy fruits racetrack during the Summer of Play event at Kingston Lacy, Dorset

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