Summer of Play
Big skies, bold games, and brilliant family fun—summer comes alive at Tattershall Castle!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
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. Train as a knight at the Bean Bag Joust, deliver precious supplies in the Egg & Spoon Quest, and test your aim in the Archer’s Challenge. Brave the Welly Siege, build the Castle Tower, and round up animals in the Farmer’s Yard. Race like a squire in the Peasant Sack Dash, roll for adventure in the Dragon’s Dice Den, and earn royal favour in the Herald’s Ring Toss. Each station is packed with playful activities, imaginative storytelling, and plenty of laughter. Whether you’re defending the castle, entertaining the court, or racing across the grounds, there’s something for every young adventurer. Join us this summer and let the castle fun begin!
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