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A family-friendly day out at Dudmaston

Children enjoying a summer day out at Dudmaston Estate, Shropshire.
Children enjoying a summer day out at Dudmaston Estate | © National Trust/Rob Stothard

There is plenty to do for families at Dudmaston. Enjoy a day out at Dudmaston Hall, galleries, garden, park, playground, bookshops and tea-room.

Summer of Play at Dudmaston Hall

Sunday-Thursday from 19 July - 31 August from 10.30am (closed Fridays and Saturdays)

Dudmaston Hall car park WV15 6QN or what3words: ///describes.detonated.evenings

Join us at Dudmaston for some dinosaur adventures this summer. See who's lurking in the bog garden and take to the stage to put on a dinosaur show. There's craft workshops in the orchard and storytime in the woodland glade. Chill out with a yoga session on the lawn or dive into the toy shed for bats, balls and traditional lawn games. There's plenty of places to play, for all ages, all summer long.

Entry is free for National Trust members. Admission charges apply for non members.

An audience enjoying an outdoor theatre performance
Outdoor theatre for the whole family | © National Trust Images/David Levenson

Summer Outdoor Theatre

On Sunday 16 Aug 2026, Immersion Theatre will bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, The Jungle Book at Dudmaston Hall! Join the friends as they meet and attempt to outwit a slithering snake, some cheeky monkeys, and the fierce tiger, Shere Khan.

Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and energy to Dudmaston with heaps of interaction, stunning costumes, toe-tapping music, and larger-than-life characters. They will have you howling with laughter: It’s the perfect treat for the whole family.

The play is suitable for those aged 4 and up.

Things to do at Dudmaston Hall

Playground

Head for the swings, slide and climbing frame at Dudmaston Hall. The playground is close to Visitor Reception and the Tea-room.

Traditional Games

Borrow traditional garden games from Visitor Reception, have fun challenging your friends and family to a competition in the Orchard.

Dingle and Big Pool walks

Set off on your own woodland adventure amongst the tall trees in the Dingle. Play pooh sticks in the stream or look out for wildlife on the water. There are some steep climbs and areas of uneven terrain in this part of the estate, which mean that these walks aren't buggy friendly.

Gardens

Enjoy some fresh air, beautiful views and a variety of plants and flowers in the garden. See all the different planting, trees, shrubs and flowers and how they change through the year.

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Get outdoors with the family and use the explorer trail to access woodlands and nature. Enjoy walks, cycling and running or let your little ones build a den in the woods.

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