Summer of Play
Have lots of fun this summer at Mompesson House. From Friday 25 July to Tuesday 2 September, join us for toys, games and art materials in the walled garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Get active with the garden games such as croquet and quoits; get creative with the art materials; and get imaginative with the toys in the garden at Mompesson House this summer. Play equipment will be available outside for everybody and our walled garden is the perfect space for young (and young at heart) to play.
Why not enjoy an ice cream in the tea-room or browse for a good summer read in our second-hand bookshop. Put your sun hat on and make the most of being outdoors in our beautiful garden this summer.
Programme of activities:
‘Get active!’ will run throughout the Summer of Play from Friday 25 July to Tuesday 2 September.
Friday 25 to Tuesday 29 July: Get creative!
Friday 1 to Tuesday 5 August: Get imaginative!
Friday 8 to Tuesday 12 August: Get creative!
Friday 15 August to Tuesday 19 August: Get imaginative!
Friday 22 August to Tuesday 26 August: Get creative!
Friday 29 August to Tuesday 2 September: Get imaginative!
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Please note, as the activities take place outdoors, some may not be available in bad weather.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Regency at Mompesson House
This year we’re exploring the Regency era at Mompesson House. During this time, the Portman family lived at Mompesson.
Summer Book Fair
Join us for our summer book fair in the garden of Mompesson House on Saturday 5 July. Thanks to generous donations, we have a very wide selection of vintage and antiquarian books as well as some fantastic summer reads.
Close Consort – Music in the Garden
Join the Close Consort recorder group for an afternoon of music in the garden of Mompesson House on Saturday 12 July.
Regency ladies at home
Jane Austen's world brought to life by actors from the local Studio Theatre. Pop up performances based on Sense and Sensibility will be taking place in the house throughout the day.