Family friendly fun at Greyfriars this summer
Enjoy pear-fect family fun in the garden discovering pear themed family games!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Challenge each other with a game of matching pear pairs, test your aim with the beanbag toss, enjoy a game of O’s and X’s or Connect 4, and get creative by colouring your very own pear. Can you find all 8 hidden pears tucked away in the garden and downstairs in Greyfriars?
It’s a joyful mix of discovery, play, and imagination — a delightful way to spend time together this summer at Greyfriars!
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Please note there are uneven surfaces throughout the site, and steps down into the garden. There is no onsite parking and no accessible toilet.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for families
Upcoming events
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound! Based on the world-famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, expect atmospheric drama at its very best with this superb Victorian gothic thriller!
Outdoor Theatre: Around the World in 80 Days
Pack your bags and hold onto your hats - the race is on! Join a fearless troupe of actor-musicians as they hurtle across continents in this riotously entertaining show inspired by Jules Verne’s much-loved classic.
Festival of Archaeology at Greyfriars
Ever wondered what lies beneath the garden at Greyfriars? Join us during the Festival of Archaeology to spark your curiosity and discover more.
Outdoor Theatre - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Travel the Yellow Brick Road with DOT Productions' 60-minute adventure. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - a fantastical, fun filled journey bursting with silliness, songs and theatrical magic for families and audiences of all ages.