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Summer of Play

Sat 19 Jul - Fri 5 Sep: 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm) Play your way through the summer holidays with races, games and active challenges. Sponsored by Starling Bank.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Head down to Comber's Field for another fun filled summer. Once again the field will be filled with activities, games and races, while in the play glade get den building or play in the wooden cabin. Picnic anywhere you like in the garden and explore woodland paths too.

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Daily guided tours of the garden 

Join a daily guided garden tour led by expert garden guides.

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24 Jun to 31 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Moomins 

3 May to 13 July 2025: 10am - 5pm. Nymans invites you to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories.

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24 Jun to 13 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Sneak Peek Tours 

Take a behind the scenes look inside the house on a sneak peek tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and are included in general admission. Please go to Visitor Welcome to collect a ticket. (Limited availability).

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24 Jun to 24 Oct 2025
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10:30 to 11:00
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The Art of Illusion: The Theatrical World of Oliver Messel 

Sat 14 Jun – Sun 26 Oct: 11am–3.30pm. An exhibition exploring the creativity of Oliver Messel, theatre designer for stage and screen, and master of illusion and make-believe. Normal admission applies.

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24 Jun to 26 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 15:30
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