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Summer of Play

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Acorn Bank from 19 July to 31 August. Normal admission applies.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Have lots of fun this summer at Acorn Bank. From 19 July to 31 August, join us for traditional games, nature-inspired rubbing plaques and try your hand at 50 Things activities in the garden and woodland. Why not relax at a shady picnic spot on the Low Terrace? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

The event is open to children of all ages.

What to bring and wear

We recommend stout footwear and suitable clothing for the weather on the day!

Accessibility

You'll be walking over uneven terrain with some short steep sections in parts.

Contact info

Visitor Welcome Team

Upcoming events

Event

Herb Garden Tours 

Hear the stories of the Acorn Bank Herb collection.

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on
15 Jun to 17 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 15 other dates or times
Event

'Inside Out: Outside In' Floral Art Exhibition 

See the house and garden transformed by floral art as Acorn Bank hosts a floral exhibition by Flowers North West.

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on
21 Jun to 22 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Industrial Heritage Tours 

Discover the echoes of Acorn Bank's hidden industrial past in the woods.

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on
27 Jun to 26 Jul 2025
at
12:00 to 13:30
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Nature Connection Walks with Wild Soul 

Embark on a slow, immersive and sensory seasonal nature experience in the beautiful woods at Acorn Bank.

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on
18 Jul to 3 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 1 other date or time