Summer of Play at Smallhythe Place
Grab your magnifying glasses and channel your inner archaeologist at Smallhythe Place this summer.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Get stuck in, dig, and more, as you channel your inner Indiana Jones at Smallhythe this summer.
Explore the garden and see what you can find hidden at different stations around the grounds.
Become a ship builder of ye-olde Smallhythe and discover the battle ships made here centuries ago.
But the fun doesn't stop there. Play a variety of lawn games, with skittles, hoopla and croquet on offer.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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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 our more about our Summer of Play offer
- What to bring and wear
All activities are outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather
- Accessibility
All outdoor activities have step free access, but please note the terrain around the garden is uneven and can be slippery in wet weather.
Upcoming events
'Dressing Lady Macbeth': An Exhibition (26 February - 2 November)
Rediscover gems of the 1888 Lyceum Theatre production of 'Macbeth' in an intimate exhibition - a final chance to see Ellen Terry's Beetlewing dress before it is put away for conservation 'rest'.
The Art of Scene Painting
A display in our 17th century barn theatre celebrating the art of the scene painter. Wednesday - Sunday until 28 May 2025.
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I
Experience the return of outdoor theatre at Smallhythe this May with The Three Inch Fools.
Meet the Archaeologists
Bring along your budding archaeologists to meet members of our archaeology team every other Sunday at Smallhythe Place.