Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens
Experience a Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Get active and challenge your family with self-led outdoor games and activities all summer long. Spend quality time together and make the most of being outside during the school holidays. If you need a break after all that fun, enjoy an ice cream in the café or relax at a shady picnic spot in the gardens.
Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Please ask at the admissions desk on the day to find the Summer of Play activities.
- What to bring and wear
We recommend weather appropriate clothing and shoes. Please be aware, the ground might be muddy.
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