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Summer of Play 2025

Join us for a festival of play in the garden this summer.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

The gardens are transforming into a playground this summer with three themed play zones for all to enjoy.

Challenge friends and family to lawn games on Green Court, let your imagination run wild and get creative in nature, or step on stage and become a star in the performance zone.

Summer of play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £3.00
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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

What to bring and wear

The terrain is steep and uneven in places. Please wear suitable footwear as the paths can get muddy.

Accessibility

The terrain is steep and uneven in places. There is a courtesy vehicle that can take visitors from the car park to the castle. We have two trampers available to hire in a morning or afternoon slot. Please give us a call on 01643821314 to book.

Contact info

Visitor Experience Team

Upcoming events

Event

Celebrate blossom with us 

Celebrate blossom with us this spring.

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on
26 May to 31 May 2025
at
10:00 to 15:45
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

May Half Term Trail 

Join us for an adventure in nature this May Half Term.

Event summary

on
26 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times
Event

Victorian Kitchen Tours 

Go behind the scenes and into the past with one of the knowledgeable volunteer guides.

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on
26 May to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 103 other dates or times
Event

Afternoon Tea 

Relax with a delicious afternoon tea at the Watermill Tearoom.

Event summary

on
26 May to 2 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 160 other dates or times