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Summer of Play 2025

Summer of Play is on its way! This summer, play takes over the lawns at Mount Stewart.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us from 12 July to 25 August for a 'Choose your own Adventure' Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.

With the house as your backdrop and gardens all around, you’ll find five themed zones filled with imaginative, creative and energetic activities — all designed for children (and their grown-ups) to enjoy at their own pace.

Whether it’s stepping into costume and putting on a show, getting hands-on with art, planting your own mini garden, or simply relaxing with gentle sensory play, each zone offers a different way to connect, explore and have fun.

With activities designed to suit all ages and energy levels, there’s plenty of choice for curious minds and calm moments alike.

New activities will pop up in different zones throughout the week, with brilliant sessions led by our Children and Young People’s Team and some fantastic local partners — so no two visits need be the same.

Everything is set around the front lawns, with plenty of space to roam and room to relax. It’s the perfect spot to spend the whole day, with picnic areas, the café, shop, and the house itself all close by and easy to reach.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank

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Upcoming events

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Guided Garden Walks - Spring Edition 

Come and join a member of the Gardens Team on a tour which will look at seasonal highlights from late winter and spring, including trees, flowering shrubs and bulbs.

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21 May 2025
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13:00 to 15:00
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Plant Propagation Masterclass - Softwood Cuttings 

Get inspired with this Softwood Cuttings workshop in the gardens of Mount Stewart

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24 May 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
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Jazz Sundays at Mount Stewart - Caroline Brown 

Sit back and relax for an afternoon of Jazz at Mount Stewart.

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25 May 2025
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13:30 to 16:00
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Temple of the Winds – Summer Solstice Sound Spa Retreat Experience 

Join Tessa Ann from The Sound Spa for this Summer Solstice Equinox retreat and workshop.

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21 Jun 2025
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11:00 to 14:00