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Summer of Play at Croft Castle

Discover endless ways to play with a medieval themed Summer of Play festival at a real castle filled with legend, folklore and history.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Fill your summer with adventure at Croft Castle! Embark on a medieval journey and explore exciting activity zones on the festival lawn. Here are just some of the ways to play this summer:

Performance Zone: Step into medieval times with props and dress-up fun on our mini festival stage. Don’t miss Fancy Dress Fridays—come in costume and join the fun!

Creative Zone: Get crafty with hands-on activities inspired by castle adventures.

Sports Zone: Burn off energy with daily games and Tournament Tuesdays featuring special medieval challenges.

Constructive Zone: Build your own castle-inspired creations and make music with unexpected instruments.

Nature Zone: Slow down and connect with the sights, sounds, and textures of nature in a calm, mindful space.

Quiet & Imaginative Zones: Step into the castle for enchanting tales in our cosy reading nook, or try on medieval hats—from jesters to noble knights—and become any character you like.

Look out for special one-off events too—from cooking and clay modelling to nature crafts, storytelling, and have-a-go archery!

All activities are included with normal admission.

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

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Croft Castle and Parkland

Upcoming events

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Ghost Trees exhibition 

Discover artist originals that inspired the final collaborative pieces featured along the Ghost Trees walk.

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on
3 Jul to 28 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 148 other dates or times
Event

Vintage pop-up bookstall 

Visit the pop-up bookstall at Croft Castle selling a specially curated collection organised by or second-hand bookshop team.

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on
26 Jul to 27 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Summer of Play: have-a-go sessions 

As part of the Summer of Play medieval fair, explore new activities each week with different hands-on projects to try - all included with normal admission. Come back each week to discover something new!

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on
30 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 13 other dates or times
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Outdoor Theatre: Wind in the Willows  

Pack your picnics and sit back to enjoy early evening theatre for all ages in open air at Croft Castle

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on
13 Aug 2025
at
17:30 to 19:00