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 and collect stickers with every visit.
Take on the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trails at 16 National Trust places
Follow the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trails at 16 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 photo opportunity in front of a Mega Evolution Pokémon backdrop. Participating properties: Attingham Park, Baddesley Clinton, Belton Estate, Hughenden, Speke Hall, Dyrham Park, Blickling Estate, Quarry Bank, Tredegar House, Kingston Lacy, Lanhydrock, Winkworth Arboretum, Rowallane Garden, Sizergh, Wimpole Estate and Saltram.
Pokémon zones at 27 Summer of Play places
Step into dedicated Pokémon zones at 27 Summer of Play places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and enjoy a range of exciting hands-on activities for Trainers of all ages. Take on fun Pokémon Trading Card Game mini challenges inspired by some of your favourite Pokémon. Discover more about the world of Pokémon as you explore each activity zone, collect memorable moments along the way, and snap photos with themed backdrops. Whether you're a long-time fan or just starting your Pokémon journey, there’s plenty to enjoy as part of your Summer of Play adventure.
Collect Pokémon stickers
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.
Summer of Play prize draw
To celebrate Summer of Play supported by Pokémon, we're offering you the chance to win 1 of 10 Pokémon Trading Card Game Elite Trainer Boxes. Pick up your sticker booklet at a Summer of Play event near you and enter before 23:59 on Sunday 6 September 2026 for your chance to win.
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.
Pikachu Art Adventure
Follow our new Pikachu art trail (Coming soon)
Head out on an adventure to find out more about Pikachu and other art displayed on the walls of our places. Check back to find more information in September 2026.
Nearby Pokémon events