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Fun at the sand pit during Summer of Play
Family time in the sand pit at Summer of Play | © James Beck

Family-friendly places in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Make memories with your family 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 across Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire

Ready for a fun-filled summer? Take part in Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, and create memories with the whole family. However you choose to play, your adventure starts today.

Clumber Park 

Running every day from Saturday 19 July - Sunday 7 September, come and discover a summer full of imaginative ways to play with 9 exciting zones, jam-packed with activities for all ages and interests.

Summer of Play 2024 sack race

Belton Estate 

From 19 July to 3 September, you'll be able to dig for treasures in our sand pits, turn your teddies into Ancient Egyptians with our mummification station, test your mystery solving skills with hieroglyphics code games, play giant versions of your favourite travel games and much more! Craft sessions running on Thursdays and Saturdays will include decorating your own scarab beetles, making tin foil mummies and roman coins, and cave finger painting. We'll have special object handling sessions and daily activities too with details to be confirmed soon!

A woman and young child play together in a sand pit at Belton with a spade and bucket and plastic objects.

Places to enjoy with your family in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Tattershall Castle 

Entertain the whole family Tattershall Castle. Discover unique stories in the tower, go on an adventure in the grounds and take a break with a tantalising selection of food and drink from visitor reception.

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

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, digital devices 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.

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens 

Make memories together at Gunby. Step inside the house to uncover its fascinating stories, wander through the gardens on your own little adventure, and take time to pause in the tea-room.

Three women and two children walk in the garden at Gunby Hall, 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.

Two children in the play area at Belton House, making music on the giant xylaphone-type instrument. In the background, a slide can be seen.

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 this summer.

Family enjoying the outdoors

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.

Boy holding a worm at Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
A view of the east and north fronts of the Great Tower at Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire, with the moat in the foreground

Discover more in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

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