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Summer of play at Newark Park

Come to Newark Park this summer to experience Bob's summer party in the garden running through the school holidays.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join in with the summer party and get active and creative with a wide range of active in the great outdoors this summer.

Why not have an ice cream at the Tea pavilion and have a go at the lawn games? Or find a shady spot for a picnic in the garden and create your own musical performance?

Activities will be free of charge, normal admission charges apply.

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

Suitability

Suitable for all

Meeting point

Find our locations on arrival at Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

Dress for the great outdoors

Accessibility

The site is steep in some places with a few paths made of bark.

Upcoming events

Event

May half term at Newark Park 

Learn all there is to know about Spike, Newark's dragon weather vane.

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on
23 May to 31 May 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Father's Day at Newark Park 

Treat your loved ones this Father's Day to tea, cake and jazz on 16 June

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on
15 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
Event

Classic Cars at Newark Park 

Enjoy a display of pre-war and classic cars from the Bristol Austin 7 club on the lawns on Sunday 13 July.

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on
13 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
Event

How archaeology helped to decode Newark Park: an archaeology walk 

Join a free outdoor guided walk and discover how archaeology has revealed some of the history of the house at Newark Park.

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on
15 Jul to 24 Jul 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 7 other dates or times