Summer of Play at Avebury
Join us at Avebury for a summer of play featuring traditional games, imaginative storytelling, and garden-inspired crafts for all ages.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Dive into a summer of creativity, relaxed play and outdoor adventure at Avebury.
Enjoy the charm of traditional fete games including hoopla, skittles, and tin can alley, alongside gentle story time moments designed to spark the imagination of visitors of all ages.
Bring your own stories to life at our puppet theatre, or tap into your artistic side in our arts and crafts space.
Summer of play begins on Thursday 23 July and runs until Monday 31 August 2026.
More details to follow.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
All welcome
- Meeting point
Head to visitor reception in the barn to find out what is on offer.
- What to bring and wear
Wear suitable clothing for playing outdoors.
- Accessibility
Routes into and through the farmyard are uneven in places due to cobblestones and natural surfaces.
Upcoming events
In the Blink of An Eye - An exhibition of landscapes
In the Blink of An Eye presents artist Amy Shuckburgh’s atmospheric landscapes of Wiltshire.
The Busy Bees garden trail
Join us in Avebury Manor Garden for a buzzing adventure as you help the bees on their journey.
Avebury Manor Garden celebration day
Step into a day of garden magic as we celebrate creativity, community, and the joy of spring.
Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden
Join a tour of the beautiful Avebury Manor Garden with Head Gardener Garry to learn about seasonal highlights, a varied history, and exciting new developments in the historic garden rooms.