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Belton's Summer of Play

Summer of Play is back at Belton and this time we're going on a Big Dig with an archaeology and exploration theme!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Summer of Play is back at Belton, sponsored by Starling Bank, and this time we're going on a Big Dig with an archaeology and exploration theme!

You'll be able to dig for treasures in our sand pits, become an Ancient Egyptian with our mummification station and hieroglyphics code games, play giant versions of your favourite travel games and much more!

We'll have special object handling sessions and daily activities too with details to be confirmed soon!

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on
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on
25 Jul to 26 Sep 2025
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on
26 Jul to 20 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
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