Summer of Play is back with another fun filled programme of creative, engaging and playful summer holiday activities for kids of all ages. All the activities in this programme are completely FREE!
How to book
Summer of Play events are always FREE to attend, but require attendees to book a space so we can manage numbers.
Click on an event listing below to go through to a dedicated Eventbrite booking page for each activity.
Sessions are often very popular; if you can no longer attend, please try to let us know so someone else can take your place.
Activities programmed to be age specific
Summer of Play sessions are often designed for specific age groups. Please check ticket info and ensure you book sessions suitable for you/your child.
If you have any concerns about accessibility, suitability or anything else, get in touch with us directly

The Summer of Play programme is made possible thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.
With loads of participatory events and workshops open to local children and young adults, Summer of Play runs throughout the summer holidays. Events are designed to be accessible, inclusive and take place throughout the park.
The programme is funded by the Trust as part of its mission to ensure that the park offers something for everyone within the community. We are committed to keeping these activities FREE for all to attend!
Events will take place throughout the school summer holidays.
Check back on this page in the coming weeks to find details of more Summer of Play events, as they get announced.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Using money raised by National Lottery players we support projects that connect people and communities to heritage. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more. Heritage can be anything from the past that people value and want to pass on to future generations. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.