Summer of Play at Washington Old Hall
Experience a Summer of Play at Washington Old Hall.
- 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 relaxing in deckchairs or have a peaceful picnic 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.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Please ask at admissions to find the Summer of Play activities on the day.
- What to bring and wear
Weather appropriate clothing and shoes are recommended. Please be aware, the ground might be muddy.
Upcoming events
North East in Blossom 2025: Blooming Sounds exhibition
Listen to nature soundscapes recorded in Washington by local primary school pupils, and see a showcase of the project the pupils took part in from start to finish.
Fourth of July flag raising ceremony
Commemorate American Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony at Washington Old Hall.
History Lecture: Alexander Hamilton by Stuart Millar (hosted by The Friends of Washington Old Hall)
Enjoy a lecture from renowned local historian and author Stuart Millar.