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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!

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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

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