Family games: Summer of Play
Get ready for family fun (and rivalry) with classic school sports-day games.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Drop by and join the family challenge. Take part in classic games like the egg-and-spoon race, parachute challenge, foam javelin throws, space hopper races, and blindfold games. Who in your family will take home the bragging rights?
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
Activities will take place on the grass.
- Meeting point
Make your way to Green Close Field (next to Gibside Hall) and meet Gibside’s Active Outdoors Assistant.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play 2026: free family activities
A Summer of adventure is waiting at Gibside! Let imaginations soar, feet run wild, and creativity come to life.
Hidden Gibside, a history walk for those seeking a challenge
Deep dive into Gibside's stormy history on a scenic 6-mile walk and discover relics of the past hidden in the landscape.
Playful yoga with Kalma Life: Summer of Play
Yoga with a twist! Dance, pretend and stretch with an imaginative yoga class.
Nature crafts: Summer of Play
Get sticky with sticks and muddy with mud.