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.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe 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.
Upcoming events
Vintage Book Sale
Pop into our second-hand bookshop where, for a few weekends only, there'll be a selection of rare and vintage books for sale.
Talk by Kate Rawles - Adventure in the Andes: The Life Cycle
Join Kate Rawles, who cycled the length of South America on a self-built bamboo bike, for tales of brilliant and brave environmentalists and extraordinary landscapes.
Industrial Heritage Tours
Discover the echoes of Acorn Bank's hidden industrial past in the woods.
Apple Harvest Sale
Take a bag of heritage apples home to make a crumble or fill the fruit bowl.