Welcome to the Summer of Play at The Argory
Welcome to the Summer of Play at The Argory A summer packed full of playful and engaging experiences for families of all sizes.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Are you ready for a Summer of Play? There are 5 play zones to explore within the grounds of the mansion house and wooded riverside estate.
Creative Play – located in the Courtyard · Funky Flower Chalkboards · Facilitated Arts & Crafts every Monday 12noon to 1pm.
Performance Play – located in the Secret Garden · Colourful Bell Tent · Dress up costumes · Children’s Books and Storytelling area · Puppet Stage with hand puppets
Active Play – tennis court and lawns to the side of the mansion house · Tennis · Football · Shoot the Ball · Hula hoops, stilts · Facilitated Active Fun Sessions with Fitness Freddy on Tue 14th July, Tue 28th July and Wed 12th August.
Loose Parts Play – front lawns · Giant Drafts · Giant Jenga · Croquet · Bean Bag throw
Nature Play – Rose Garden and Pleasure Grounds · Self-Guided Garden Nature Hunt – pick up at visitor reception · Smelly Welly’s · Sand pit
Pick up your Pokémon sticker book and stickers at visitor reception.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
Pick up your Summer of Play map on arrival.
- Other
Activities will be available everyday and are included in standard admission and national trust membership. Except for the programmed art & active activities which are date specific - find out more online.
Upcoming events
Fitness Freddy comes to The Argory
Fitness Freddy is coming to The Argory this summer as part of our Summer of Play.
Make, Play & Create at The Argory
Come join us for Arts and Crafts at The Argory this summer, part of our Summer of Play activities.
Boat trips in partnership with Blackwater Community Barge
In partnership with Blackwater Community Barge, we are running accessible summer boat trips this summer.
The Argory's Christmas Fair
It's not Christmas without a trip to The Argory