Summer of Play at Basildon Park, 20 July to 3 September
Are you ready for a Summer of Play? Join us at Basildon Park this summer holidays.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Discover the games gazebo near the picnic area, jam-packed with games kits to take onto to the vast lawn with the backdrop of the mansion in one direction and wide views of the parkland and woods in the other. Which kit will you choose? There are badminton rackets & shuttlecocks to volley, bean bags to juggle and tower tumble to stack and balance. Follow your free map and the colourful bunting as you set out on a play-filled visit. Head along the woodland walk to find the wild play trail in the parkland. Get adventurous on the balance beam, jump on the hopscotch and play with the ball run.
On selected dates, den building sessions will be available. Booking is advisable as numbers are limited, please check the event section for more information.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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