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A parent and her child sitting down to play a giant Four in a Row game during the Summer of Play event at Belton Estate, Lincolnshire
Playing with the giant Four in a Row game during the Summer of Play event at Belton Estate, Lincolnshire | © National Trust Images/James Beck

Family-friendly places in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Make memories with your family this spring at the special places we care for in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Enjoy long family walks, follow cycle trails, or join the wide variety of organised activities.

Summer of Play in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Pokémon Joins Belton's Summer of Play 

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation? On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover an all-new Pokémon zone where you'll find a series of challenges to flex your skills and take part in mega games.

A cartoon of two children playing outside. One is juggling balls and the other is holding a pencil.

Pokémon joins Clumber Park's Summer of Play 

Don't miss Summer of Play at Clumber Park with 6 play zones to suit every age and every interest. This year, in addition to the already jam-packed Summer of Play zones, you can discover all-new Pokémon zone. Get stuck into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers!

Straw bale fun at Summer of Play

Summer of Play at Gunby Estate 

Experience a joyful season of outdoor fun at this year's Summer of Play at Gunby Estate. Discover your Summer Adventure name, then wobble, twist and giggle as you take on the colourful challenges. With games to suit every pace—calm, creative or energetic—there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Children play with a giant dominos set on a green lawn in the sunshine.

Summer of Play at Tattershall Castle 

Step into a world of colourful, bunting‑filled fun with our Summer of Play at Tattershall Castle. Perfect for families, enjoy bold and colourful play in the grounds packed with challenges and surprises.

Boy trying archery at the Medieval Festival at Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire

Summer of Play at the Workhouse and Infirmary 

Discover a Summer of Play with fun and games for all with plenty of Workhouse twist. Enjoy traditional games for the whole family...but remember to keep and eye out for the Master!

Young girl using a waterpump

Places to enjoy summer with your family in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Belton House 

Explore our fun family day out ideas, including our indoor play area and outdoor adventure playground. Make the most of your day out with the kids at Belton.

A woman holding up a young child so that their head is touching the multicoloured strings that are falling from the top of a semi-circled piece of metal. Both parent and child have huge grins on their faces.

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens 

Create special moments together at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens. Step inside the house to uncover stories from the past, spot hidden details and let imaginations wander through the rooms and collections. Outside, the gardens are yours to explore, with winding paths, colourful borders and open spaces perfect for little adventures and quiet moments alike. Whether you’re discovering nature, enjoying time together outdoors or pausing for a homemade treat in the tea-room, there’s something for all ages to enjoy at your own pace throughout the year.

A child enjoying a hug with a grown up

Clumber Park 

From wild adventures in the woods to family bike rides around the estate, there are plenty of ways to make memories at Clumber Park through every season.

Mother & son relaxing in hammocks

The Workhouse and Infirmary 

There are lots of ways to keep the family engaged at The Workhouse and Infirmary. With children's trails, seasonal activities and dress up.

A volunteer in Victorian costumes stands in front of a chalkboard in the Schoolroom at the Workhouse, Southwell in Nottinghamshire, talking to seated children and adults.

Visiting Tattershall Castle with the family 

Make family memories together at Tattershall Castle. Climb the medieval tower, uncover stories from the past and let imaginations run wild as you explore the castle and grounds together. With space to play, discover and enjoy the outdoors, there’s plenty for families to enjoy.

Children's feet sticking out from a window in the medieval tower at Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire

Sandilands 

Sandilands, on the Lincolnshire coast, is a captivating haven where children fall in love with nature. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and teeming with diverse wildlife, it's the perfect place for young explorers to connect with the great outdoors.

Close-up of a child sitting in a grassy meadow filled with white daisies, carefully threading flowers together to make a daisy chain on a sunny day.

Play areas in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Belton's outdoor adventure playground 

Swing, dangle, wobble, climb and jump your way through, across and over the National Trust’s largest outdoor adventure playground, set within an ancient wilderness.

Two children on the rope and plank bridge in the play area at Belton House, Lincolnshire

The Ride Indoor play café at Belton 

Ideal for a rainy day, at the Ride Indoor café at Belton, grown-ups get the opportunity to enjoy a refreshment or two, while the kids play. With a beehive, Bellmount Tower and the Fishing Lodge, joined together with hanging walkways, cargo nets, slides and tunnels – there’s hours of fun to be had. Full of challenging fun for younger children, this is adventure play, not soft play.

The Ride indoor play café

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‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Children bug hunting amongst coastal grass.
A view of the east and north fronts of the Great Tower at Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire, with the moat in the foreground

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A medieval castle, Victorian workhouse and 17th century country house are just some of the places you can explore in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

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