Parachute play: Summer of Play
Get nostalgic with classic parachute games for families at Gibside.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Drop by to try out classic parachute games at Gibside's Play Paradise.
Expect primary school classics: create a giant, colourful mushroom, experience a heart-pounding game of cat and mouse, or surprise your friends and family with a round of shark attack.
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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
Meet Gibside’s Active Outdoors Assistant in the Walled Garden.
- Suitability for children
All ages welcome.
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