Keep the adventure going
Discover even more family-friendly activities, games and outdoor adventures with Summer of Play.
Pokémon in Partnership with National Trust
Are you ready for an adventure? Head outdoors with Summer of Play supported by Pokémon.
Summer of Play with Pokémon
Get ready for a summer-long adventure that’s jam-packed with imaginative play and memory-making in the great outdoors. Seek out Pokémon on Mega Evolution Trails, find fun Pokémon challenges at Summer of Play places, attend a meet and greet with Pikachu (at select locations) and collect stickers with every visit.
Take on the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails
Follow the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trails at National Trust places and set out to discover 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon. Along the way, complete fun interactive challenges inspired by their unique abilities. Pick up your trail sheet to guide your journey, explore each trail stop, and finish with a special photo opportunity in front of a Mega Evolution Pokémon backdrop. It’s the perfect way to get active, have fun and bring the world of Pokémon to life outdoors.
Pokémon zones at Summer of Play
Step into dedicated Pokémon zones at 27 Summer of Play places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and get hands-on with a variety of fun activities. Try out mini games inspired by your favourite Pokémon, practise your Pokémon Trading Card Game skills and build confidence in battle strategies. You can also connect with other Pokémon trainers through trading or battle sessions.
Collect Pokémon stickers (coming soon)
Turn every visit into a collectible adventure! Pick up Pokémon stickers each time you visit a Summer of Play location and start building your collection. There are five to find: Mega Dragonite, Mega Clefable, Mega Gengar, Mega Charizard Y and Pikachu. Every sticker brings you one step closer to completing your official Pokémon x National Trust sticker booklet and a chance to enter a competition to win a Pokémon TCG Elite Trainer Box.
Meet Pikachu
Book a free meet-and-greet session with Pikachu (coming soon)
Don’t miss the chance to meet Pikachu in person at selected National Trust places! Enjoy special meet-and-greet sessions where you can snap a photo and say hello. These sessions are free but must be booked in advance, with timed entry slots available. Please note tickets are not yet available, please check back soon.
Pokémon GO
Play Pokémon GO at National Trust
Explore National Trust places like never before with Pokémon GO. Across 140 National Trust locations, you can visit PokéStops and Gyms that bring the game to life. Experience special in-game events and follow National Trust paths and trails transformed into in-game routes. Look out for exclusive National Trust Location Card backgrounds, which commemorate where the Pokémon was caught. Whether you're catching Pokémon or completing challenges, it's a great way to get active outdoors.
Nearby Pokémon events