Summer of Play at Sissinghurst Castle Garden (23 July - 31 August)
Join us for a fairy-tale themed Summer of Play at Sissinghurst Castle Garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Dive into Summer of Play at Sissinghurst Castle Garden.
Whether a knight or a sleepy damsel, take part in a range of acitvities inspired by fairy-tales on the plain outside of Visitor Reception, the Vegetable Garden picnic area, and by the lakes including:
- Build your own castle or fort in the loose parts play station
- Pretend you're a knight and challenge someone to a hobby horse race
- Dress up like a mighty king or queen, wave a fairy wand, and more in our medieval tent
- Test your aim with our fairy ring toss and bean bag toss
- Can you make it out of the nature labyrinth by the vegetable garden picnic area? Watch out for those dead ends!
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
- Meeting point
Go to Visitor Reception upon arrival to scan your membership cards, pay for entry and find out more about our Summer of Play offer
- What to bring and wear
All activities are outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather
- Accessibility
There is step free access for all activities, but please note there is uneven terrain across the whole site
Upcoming events
'Between the Covers with Vita' Exhibition (10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025)
This exhibition explores the literary prowess of author Vita Sackville-West, accompanied by colourful commissioned artwork by Sarah Tanat-Jones. Runs 10 February 2025 - 7 September 2025. Booking not required.
Meet the Maker: Cocktail tastings from In the Loop
Taste some ready to drink cocktails from one of our suppliers, Gnina from In the Loop.
Dragon's Den Building
Continue Summer of Play fun down by the lakes in our dragon's den building and fairy grotto areas.
Private Evenings at Sissinghurst
Experience the garden in the golden evening light with our exclusive out-of-hours tours.