Summer of Play
Join us at Flatford for our Summer of Play, every day during the school holidays 11am-4pm.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Be inspired by Constable and visit our Creative Station in the Granary to see what you can create. Our Granary Garden will have a selection of garden games for all the family. Borrow an explorer bag from our Car Park hut and become a nature detective around the site. All activities are free of charge and no booking is required. Normal car parking charges will apply, parking is free for NT members. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Activities aimed at children and families
- Meeting point
Activities are site wide
- Accessibility
Granary and Granary garden are accessible
- Other
Granary Garden games are weather permitting.
Upcoming events
Shades of Simon - a tribute to Paul Simon
The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band “Shades of Simon” will be bringing their highly acclaimed 2 hour show “The Paul Simon Story” to the National Trust's Flatford Mill for the 3rd year running in July 2025. The show has an engaging narration...
Nature Day
Join the fun and go wild at the Flatford Nature Day. There will be craft activities to try, trails to follow and nature clues to hunt.
Valley Farm Open Day
The ancient hall of Valley Farm will be open to view, allowing visitors to look up at the blackened rafters and see the huge inglenook fireplace and medieval staircase.