Summer of Play at The Children's Country House
Get ready for a summer bursting with fun at The Children’s Country House at Sudbury!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank. The Children’s Country House at Sudbury will be open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the whole property transformed into three-themed play zones, packed with activities for both the young and the young-at-heart to get stuck into. Take part in active challenges on the front lawn, play carnival and board games in the Stableyard and let your imagination come to life in the Gardens with a mixture of role play, trails and music making to get involved with. Each day will also see something different to get stuck in with:
Mondays - Attic Tours at 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm (£5 each - book online). Tuesdays - Craft Workshops Thursdays - Drop-in and Discover Sessions at 10:30am and 2:00pm. Saturdays (from 9 August) - Mystery Rooms "Queen Adelaide's Cure" - 11am & 12pm (sign up on day). After a day of exploring, grab a light bite, hot or cold drink or scrumptious snack from the café, or bring a picnic to enjoy in the sunny grounds.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Aimed at families and children.
- Meeting point
Activities will take place across the site.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress suitably for the weather!
- Accessibility
Most activities will take place outside on grassy areas.
- Other
There will be a changing programme of events across the summer. Please keep an eye on our social media channels and check back on our website to find the latest information.
Upcoming events
Summer Journal Workshop
Make your own summer journal to record all your summer holiday adventures in!
Summer of Play: Drop-in and Discover
Thursdays during Summer of Play are reserved for Drop-in and Discover sessions with the Learning Team, from 10:30 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 3:30.
Behind the Attic Door: Guided Tours
Step behind the attic door at The Children's Country House at Sudbury with guided tours every Monday.
Nature Crown Workshop
Make a crown to wear using natural materials from the historic gardens of The Children's Country House.