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Summer of Play: Storytelling at Greys Court

Step into the secret garden at Greys Court and enjoy a free storytelling session with our volunteers.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for a magical storytelling session in Greys Court's 'secret garden', where children can gather and listen to enchanting tales brought to life by our wonderful volunteers. Every Monday throughout the Summer, join one of four storytelling sessions per day.

11am to 11:30am 12pm to 12:30pm 1:30pm to 2pm 2:30 pm to 3pm

Collect your timed ticket from visitor reception and meet the storyteller at the sign near the manor house just before your session.

Affectionately known as Lady Brunner's garden, this garden will be open this year for the first time in several years.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children of all ages

Meeting point

Meet your storyteller by the sign near the manor house after collecting your timed ticket from visitor reception.

Contact info

Greys Court Estate Office

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on
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at
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Waiting in the Wings for 104 years 

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on
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at
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on
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at
11:00 to 16:30
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on
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at
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