Clumber Park's Summer of Play supported by Pokemon
Planning your summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust’s Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Discover a summer full of imaginative ways to play with 6 exciting zones, jam-packed with activities to suit all ages.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Clumber Park’s Summer of Play is one that you won't want to miss with 6 play zones to suit every age and every interest.
1. Burn off some energy in the Active Zone with football, badminton & tennis, plus the very popular cricket net so you can practice your bowling.
2. Are you a nature-lover? Get hands on in the Nature Zone, explore the elements of earth, air, water and fire. Wander though the sensory tunnel or discover what's inside the onion tent.
3. Filled with dramatic flair? The new imagination zone is calling you to the stage! Dress up and put on a play in the theatre area, or how about pretending to be a member of Clumber Park's staff or run your own store? If creativity is your thing, there are opportunities to do chalk art, tell stories and engage in imaginative games.
4. If it's all about play, the Loose Parts Zone is a treasure trove for the imagination. From building blocks to pipe play , the sky is the limit when it comes to creating your own fun.
5. Our younger visitors are joining us on the main field in the toddler zone, with everything the big kids do just smaller for little hands and feet.
6. On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon area. With Pokémon inspired activities such as the floor is lava.
With storytelling every Monday and free ukulele taster sessions every Sunday (except for 16th August), and a variety of paid for creative workshops, there are activities for all.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Some of these activities are accessible and we have created areas within the Play Zones that support wheelchair users and other accessible needs.
- Meeting point
The front field is where all of the activities are. Meeting up with family or friends, arrange a meeting point as phone signal can be poor. The Tipi on the field is a good spot
- Suitability for children
This event welcomes children accompanied by adults.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather. We recommend bringing a blanket or chairs as these will be limited on the field. You might want to bring a picnic too.
- Other
We encourage visitors to bring a picnic but kindly ask that you take your rubbish home. As a charity this really helps with keeping down our waste disposal costs. There are no bins on the field to reduce the build up of flies and wasps, the closest bins are located near the main cafe. Dogs are always welcome but should be kept on a lead on the Summer of Play field and to not allow them to climb on the strawbales. The bats, balls etc for activites will be available from around 10am each day and will be collected in and packed away around 4pm. If you want to continue to play after this time, you are more than welcome to bring your own ball etc.
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