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Summer of Play at The Weir Garden

Join us for a jam-packed summer that's chock-full of ways to play.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

A Summer of Play awaits at The Weir Garden. Follow the winding paths through the riverside garden and discover the natural play area and riverside meadow, with plenty of room for picnics and perfect spots for a game of hide and seek. There is even more to explore in the walled garden, where you’ll find plenty of space for a variety of lawn games.

Play and sports equipment can be borrowed from the welcome kiosk from 19 July - 31 August.

Summer of Play activities are free to take part in (normal admission applies).

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

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The Weir Garden

Upcoming events

Archaeology Treasure Hunt 

Join us for a treasure hunt that will transport you into the fascinating world of archaeology.

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on
22 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 9 other dates or times

Nature's Art: Creative Wednesdays at The Weir Garden 

Everyone is welcome to come along to Wednesdays at The Weir Garden to get creative with the natural world around us.

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on
27 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00

Priority habitat tour with our rangers 

Join us for a tour with our rangers to learn how 65 hectares of land have been transformed to become new homes for wildlife.

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on
29 Aug to 26 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time

Heritage Open Day 

On Saturday 13 September, enjoy a picnic by the river, have an adventure in our natural play area, and visit the walled garden bursting with seasonal plants and produce.

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on
13 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30