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Summer of Play at Hanbury Hall

Join us for a jam-packed summer of games and activities in the gardens at Hanbury Hall everyday between Saturday 19 July and Sunday 31 August.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Get ready to play as you step into a world of creativity and colour, with all the excitement of a traditional village fete mixed in. This year’s Summer of Play is inspired by the magnificent wall paintings inside the Hall, and the Victorian fetes held by the Vernon family.

Challenge your family to play traditional fete games including coconut shy, hoopla, and tin can alley. Dance around a giant maypole, dress up as historic characters and put on your own show, and get your heart pumping with games of football, badminton, and cricket.

There are also activities for young children to enjoy in the toddler play area, including building blocks, rocker bikes, balance boards and a sensory table.

There will also be a fun-filled timetable of events including circus skills, face painting and bracelet making. More details coming soon.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

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 children of all ages

Meeting point

In the Front Park

Accessibility

Level access throughout the play field, accessible for wheelchairs and scooters. There is an accessible toilet in the Courtyard Kitchen, and a baby change in the Stableyard.

Upcoming events

Event

The Landscape and Nature of the British Isles 

Explore a photography exhibition by Trevor Hunter in the Long Gallery from Tuesday 3 June - Sunday 29 June.

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on
19 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 10 other dates or times
Event

Happy Birthday Mr Thornhill 

Come and celebrate the life and works of Sir James Thornhill on the 350th anniversary of his birth in a new exhibition in the Hall this summer.

Event summary

on
19 Jun to 25 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 36 other dates or times
Event

Medicinal Garden Walks 

Discover the amazing medicinal properties of plants on a guided walk around the formal gardens with a knowledgeable guide.

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on
21 Jun to 27 Sep 2025
at
12:30 to 13:30
+ 53 other dates or times
Event

MGs at the Hall 

See a range of MGs on display at Hanbury Hall on Sunday 22 June.

Event summary

on
22 Jun 2025
at
12:30 to 16:30