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Gardens trail: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens

Explore the gardens on a self-led trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Embark on an adventure through the gardens and learn more about the colourful array of flowers and plants all around you.

This trail is free, but normal admission applies.

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

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Find the start of the trail at admissions.

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate clothing and shoes are recommended.

Accessibility

Winding, narrow or uneven paths make some areas inaccessible to wheelchair users. Level access from the car park; from there, access to the main garden area is via an incline.

Upcoming events

Event

Crook Hall Gardens poetry walk 

From summer sonnets to autumn anthologies, wintery works to springtime stanzas, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens.

Event summary

on
26 Jul to 6 Dec 2025
at
13:00 to 13:50
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Composting talk at Crook Hall Gardens 

Find out everything you need to know about composting with our master composters.

Event summary

on
26 Jul 2025
at
13:30 to 14:00
Event

Axe throwing with B Outdoors: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens 

Channel your inner warrior with family-friendly axe throwing. Ready to test your aim? Step up, take a deep breath, and hurl your axe!

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on
28 Jul to 18 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 11:30
+ 11 other dates or times
Event

Nature crafts: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens 

Be inspired by nature and create some wild art.

Event summary

on
29 Jul to 26 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 9 other dates or times