Summer of play at Newark Park
Come to Newark Park this summer to experience a summer party in the garden running through the school holidays. This year is inspired by Bob's hospitality when he used to host parties for local community groups.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join in with the summer party and get active and creative with a wide range of activities 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.
Check admission pricesThe 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
Bug hotel making at Newark Park
Learn how to make a bug hotel that you can take home with you on 24 and 25 July 2025
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.
Outdoor theatre: Sense and Sensibility at Newark Park
An outdoor theatre performance of Sense and Sensibility by the Pantaloons on 2 August 2025
Outdoor theatre: Hamlet at Newark Park
An outdoor theatre performance of Hamlet by the Pantaloons on 30 August 2025