Summer of Play at Erddig
Join a vintage carnival at Erddig this summer from 18 July - 30 August.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Step into the carnival and get active on our family-friendly garden trail this summer.
Try your hand at hooking a duck, have a go at skittles, ring toss, pin the tail on the donkey, limber up for the limbo and enjoy storytelling in our mini puppet theatre.
Alongside the carnival trail, there are plenty of creative activities to enjoy:
Doodle Mondays on Mondays, 10am–5pm - a self-led activity where you can add your own creation to our wall of art; carnival mask-making every Wednesday, 11am–3pm and Fine Art Fridays every Friday, 11am-3pm
18 July, 1 August, 15 August, 11am-3pm: Face painting
18 August: Enjoy performances from Punch and Judy. There are three 20 minute performances between 1pm and 3pm.
Activities are free to enjoy but normal admission charges apply, National Trust members enter for free.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
The lower ground floor of the house is accessible. Our gardens and outbuildings are accessible with ramped wheelchair access to the gardens. The area near the stable yard is cobbled. The paths in the gardens are fine loose gravel and Wolf's Den has wood chip flooring.
- Meeting point
Head to the Ticket Office to begin your day out
- Suitability for children
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
Dress according to the weather, most activities take place outdoors.
Upcoming events
Summer Craft Activities
Pick up a pencil, paintbrush or carnival mask and get creative with drop-in craft activities in the garden.
Face Painting
Transform into your favourite character with colourful face painting in the garden.
Punch and Judy
Enjoy a classic Punch and Judy show full of fun, laughter and carnival tradition.
Jake Evans: Storytelling and Art
Join artist and storyteller Jake Evans for free drop-in storytelling and art sessions in the garden, where stories and live illustrations come to life.