Playtime at Castle Coole
Get the heart racing with a summer of sport and come and play at Castle Coole.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
We're encouraging our visitors, young and old to give it a go and get active this summer with a range of activities inspired by traditional sports day fun and games.
In the Drying Green take part in games including football, croquet, skittles, sack race & coconut shy.
Have a go on our new playpark or hire a balance bike before dropping by our tearoom.
Explore the house using your senses on one of our tours. There are sense trays in some of our key rooms to give you a sense of smell and touch when the Lowry-Corry family would have lived in the house.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
We have accessible trails at the property and a mobility scooter which is free for visitors to use. Some activities will be accessible.
- Meeting point
Come out and play activities will be located throughout the garden.
- Suitability for children
Children must be supervised at all times
- What to bring and wear
Bring your sense of adventure, and wear comfy clothes and shoes you don't mind getting a bit dirty.
- Other
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times whilst in the gardens and we ask dog walkers to clean up after their dogs as children will be at play.
Upcoming events
Family-friendly tour at Castle Coole
Enjoy a family-friendly tour of Castle Coole's Neo-Classical mansion house.
Trust10 at Castle Coole
Join us for a 10k family and adult run along the scenic trails of Castle Coole on the 4th Sunday of every month
Twilight Tours at Castle Coole
As the shutters close and the sun sets, join Castle Coole’s ladies of the Victorian era for an exclusive tour of the mansion Explore the house in a whole new light!
European Heritage Open Day 2026
Enjoy free entry to Castle Coole as part of the European Heritage Open Day weekend.