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Dragon's Den Building

Continue Summer of Play fun down by the lakes in our dragon's den building and fairy grotto areas.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Completed all the activities on the plain? Discover your next fairy-tale challenge down by the lakes with even more activities including:

- Test your bravery and climb along the dragon's back

- Build a fort with sticks and branches to protect yourself from the dragon's fire

- Take a seat in the shaded fairy grotto behind the dragon's den

- Hunt for the fairy doors around the lakes

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

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

Contact info

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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