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Relaxed Openings for Summer of Play

If you'd like to experience a relaxed opening of Summer of Play, with a guided red route experience, these dates and times are bookable now

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

We are opening Tinkley Gate and Woodchester Park for relaxed openings for Summer of Play.

Enjoy quieter periods, with fewer people on site. There will be a guide around the Summer of Play trail along the red route.

The dates are August 6th and August 19th from 09:00am - 10:30pm and 4:30pm - 6:00pm.

Aimed at people who would benefit from having fewer people around and a less busy environment, including people with neurodivergent needs.

Book in advance (only trail participants need to book - no need to book a ticket for families, companions and carers).

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at Tinkley Gate cafe

Accessibility

The red route is available for mobility vehicles and our all terrain mobility Tramper, which can be hired from the second-hand bookstore. Please visit our accessibility at Woodchester Park article for more information on access needs whilst visiting the site.

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at
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on
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on
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at
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