Learn to play beginners Pokémon Trading Card Game - Summer of Play at Nymans
Come and learn how to play Pokémon Trading Card Game with us this summer.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Get started with Pokémon TCG with guidance from expert local Pokémon Professors. Perfect for complete beginners, these sessions will teach you everything you need to get started Pokémon TCG in a fun and welcoming environment. Don’t worry if you don’t have a deck of Pokémon cards yet – we have learner decks available to borrow in the sessions. Sessions will be run by an official Play! Pokémon Store. The Play! Pokémon program gives you the opportunity to compete against other Trainers in an organized setting where you can learn to play, meet fellow fans and have fun! You can find more information about Play! Pokémon at play.pokemon.com Booking is essential. If you’re no longer able to attend this booking, please email nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk with your booking details so we can free the space up for someone else.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Level access through the garden approx. 10 mins walk from the entrance. Sessions are in a room that has 2 steps up into it.
- Meeting point
The learn to play sessions will be held in a room adjacent to the Riding House café courtyard approx. 10 mins walk from the entrance. Grab a map at the entrance to find your way.
- Suitability for children
Children must be accompanied by an adult spectator. Suitable for ages 6+
- What to bring and wear
These learn to play session are inside, but all other Summer of Play activities are outside. Please dress for the weather and don't forget sun cream and hat.
- Other
Only beginner players need to book a ticket. Accompanying adult spectators do not need to book.
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Pokémon joins Nymans' Summer of Play
This summer, your favourite Pokémon just got closer! From Sat 18 Jul - Fri 4 Sept, Summer of Play means you can share the magic of Pokémon as a family at Nymans.
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