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Summer of Play

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Sizergh from 28 June to 31 August. Normal admission applies.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Have lots of fun this summer at Sizergh, from 28 June to 31 August.

Be transported back in time with lawn games and dressing up, inspired by archival footage from the family archive - scan the QR code to see footage of games in the garden and a garden party. Or follow the scallop trail in the house to trace 800 years of family history.

Check out the sensory cube, and see what you can see, smell and hear in the orchard – including chocolate mint! Try your hand at some musical instruments. There’ll also be pop up cress growing on selected days.

Join internationally renowned storyteller, Emily Hennessey, on a free guided Story Walk, meandering through ancient woodland and hearing tales of brave children and trickster spiders.

Have a go at playing with the wooden blocks on the grass – an ice cream from the Kiosk is optional but recommended. Or have a wild adventure and explore the new and improved wild play trail.

Why not enjoy an ice cream in the cafe or relax at a shady picnic spot in the garden? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer. Pick up a map from Visitor Reception when you arrive.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

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Pick up a map from Visitor Reception to see which activities you'd like to get stuck into.

Upcoming events

Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh 

Explore the traces of Sizergh’s prehistoric past, and its picturesque present, with a guided walk to Sizergh Fell. Booking is essential.

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25 Aug to 20 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 4 other dates or times

Nature's Story Walk 

Take a family friendly nature’s story walk through Sizergh’s countryside with internationally renowned storyteller Emily Hennessey.

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31 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time

Guided Walk: Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals 

Discover spectacular ancient trees and a historic mural with a guided walk to Helsington Church. Booking is essential.

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1 Sep to 27 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 4 other dates or times

House Taster Tours 

Meet some of the key characters in Sizergh’s history, delving into 800 years of history.

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2 Sep to 30 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 11:45
+ 16 other dates or times