The Swings at the 100 year anniversary of Crow Park
‘Life was never better on a swing, the higher the better!’
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Brought to you by the National Trust and All or Nothing, join us for a special celebration marking the 100 year anniversary of Crow Park. Expect the unexpected with aerialist performances by The Swings throughout the day and get involved with the interactive swing installations, experiencing the thrill for yourself.
"Come and enter our world of The Swings. We love playing and swinging about on our giant swing set and we’d love you to have a go too."
To make this event more inclusive the first interactive session from 11:20am-12:20pm will include an accessible bucket swing seat. Please contact us in advance if you have additional needs and you’d like to check if this will meet your requirements
No need to book, check out the timings below to plan your day.
11:am – Performance 1
11:20 - 12.20pm Public session 1: inclusive session with 1 x bucket seat, 1 x standard seat
12:30pm – Performance 2
12:45 - 13:55 - Public Session 2: 2 x standard seats
2pm – Performance 3
2.15 - 3.25pm Public Session 3: 2 x standard seats
3:30pm – Performance 4
3.45 - 4.30pm Public Session 4: 2 x standard seats
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
Crow Park, Keswick
- What to bring and wear
There is no covered area for the audience - please come dressed for the weather forecast as this performance will go ahead in light rain.
- Accessibility
Some seating will be provided in the form of rocker-stools, but you are welcome to bring your own camping chair to sit on. One accessible bucket seat will be available for the swing session which runs from 11:20am – 12:20pm
- Other
Performances are 15 minutes long with amplified music. After each performance there will be time when audience members can have a go on the swings, under supervision
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