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Summer of Play

Join us for a full day of fun and let imaginations run wild at the Summer of Play Meadow, bursting with games and challenges.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Summer of Play is back! Join us throughout July and August for endless fun at the Stableyard and the Summer of Play Meadow. Scramble up the mighty straw castle, aim for gold at the archery range, or race through the meadow maze to find the hidden camp. Expert circus performers from BigTopMania and friends will share their skills every weekend in August and you can get crafty with Wiltshire Scrapstore every Friday to Sunday during the school holidays.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family. Children must be supervised.

Meeting point

The Summer of Play Meadow and the Stableyard.

What to bring and wear

Weather/season appropriate clothing. Water

Accessibility

Wheelchair and tramper accessible

Contact info

Stourhead Estate Office

Upcoming events

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International Garden Photographer of the Year 

Enjoy exploring a selection of amazing IGPOTY award-winning images from across the world.

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on
12 Jul to 27 Aug 2025
at
09:00 to 16:30
+ 46 other dates or times
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Walks & Talks guided tours 

Discover the story of Stourhead and its landscape garden on daily guided tours.

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on
12 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 227 other dates or times
Event

Summer cinema: Mamma Mia! 

An ABBAtastic outdoor cinema experience with a showing of Mamma Mia!

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on
12 Jul 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
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Summer cinema: The Goonies 

Enjoy The Goonies like never before as you watch the movie on a huge open-air screen under the stars.

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on
13 Jul 2025
at
18:30 to 20:30