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Summer of Play at Standen

Sat 11 Jul – Sun 6 Sept: 10am–4.30pm. A summer of play at Standen with circus school activities.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Roll up, roll up! Summer of Play arrives at Standen with a Victorian circus twist. Try your hand at Circus School, then explore the gardens and wander up to the woodland den to practise a few circus skills of your own

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