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Visitors enjoying Summer of Play sack race activities at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
Visitors enjoying Summer of Play activities at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland | © National Trust Images/Rebecca Hughes

Summer of Play

Ready for a fun-filled summer? Take part in Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, and create memories with the whole family. However you choose to play, your adventure starts today.

Get ready for Summer of Play 2025

Take part in a race or game of cricket, follow a nature trail, get stuck into arts and crafts workshops, or dress up to perform for your friends and family. Fuel your adventure with a snack or sandwich from one of our cafés, or pack a picnic.

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

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. Get enough stamps, you’ll receive a Summer of Play reward.

Family having a picnic in the garden at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
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Our partnership with Starling Bank 

As well as sponsoring Summer of Play, Starling Bank are funding nature workshops for school children and offering a Kids Eat Free initiative to some of their customers. Learn more about the offer and our partnership.

Children look through a telescope in the West Wing at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
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Explorer Pass 

If you’re not a member, but want to visit regularly over the summer holidays, 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.

Find a Summer of Play event near you