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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 a variety of lawn games for the whole family to get stuck into and a comfortable bell-tent to cool off in.

Summer of Play activities are free to take part in (normal admission applies). National Trust’s Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England. No booking required.

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The Weir Garden

Upcoming events

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Archaeological dig as part of the Festival of Archaeology 

Watch our teams in action as they conduct archaeological dig investigations, and visit the finds tent to discover The Weir Garden’s fascinating Roman history.

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on
18 Jul to 27 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 9 other dates or times
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Archaeology Treasure Hunt 

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

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on
19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 43 other dates or times
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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
25 Jul to 26 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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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
6 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times