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Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
National Trust launches its Summer of Play events for the kids' school holidays
If you're looking for fun activities to get your children outside this summer holidays, National Trust's Summer of Play lets them try everything from nature walks to arts and crafts With the kids set to break up for their school holidays any day now, it's time to start planning how you're going to keep them active and engaged for the next six weeks. Lots of time outdoors is always a winner, which is why National Trust's newly-launched Summer of Play events are ideal. The events will take place at locations all over the country at various National Trust locations, and you'll get everything from pop up sports days and nature walks to arts and crafts and mini theatres for budding performers. This is now the third year that the Summer of Play events have run at the National Trust sites, making them a well-established way for the kids to pass the time during the school holidays. Whilst the Summer of Play events are completely free of charge, you will need to pay the standard admission fee to access the Trust's sites where they're held. All National Trust sites are free to under fives, carers and National Trust members, but older children and adults will need to pay admission to the sites. You can opt to pay a one off admission fee to the site you're wanting to visit, or you could always purchase an annual membership for the family which lets you access all of the UK's National Trust sites and saves you money in the process. Not to mention this gives you access to Summer of Play events across the country – perfect if you're planning a staycation or trip to visit family in other cities. If you don't want to commit to a full year's membership, you could also check out the National Trust Explorer Pass which is great if you're not a member but plan on visiting regularly over the summer months. Giving you access to most of the sites for all the family for four, eight or 14 days, it's priced between £36 for four days and a single adult, up to £108 for 14 days for a family of four with two adults and two children. There are also plenty of other ideas to keep your kids occupied this summer, with Visit Britain also offering passes to everything from historical sites and castles to theme parks and zoos. Red Letter Days is also great for kids of all ages (not to mention adults too), getting you discounts and easy-to-book activities ranging from safari parks to staycations and cinema tickets. However if you want to make the most of National Trust's Summer of Play events, you can visit the website now for more information on what's happening and sites near you.
Daily Record
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Visitors to Linlithgow Palace live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer
Visitors to Linlithgow Palace can enjoy live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) returns with its popular Living History programme on Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday, June 30, until Tuesday, August 12. On Mondays, the palace will echo with the sounds of period instruments performed by the 'lauter', who shares stories behind Renaissance music and its place in court life. On Tuesdays, the 'broidster' will take over, offering insight into embroidery, fashion and stories of early Black Britons in royal households. Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at HES, said: 'Living History is a much-loved part of our summer programme - kids absolutely love meeting the characters, and adults do too. 'From knights and musicians to skilled craftspeople and colourful courtiers, these interactive encounters bring Scotland's history to life in a way that's hands-on, entertaining and completely unique. We look forward to welcoming visitors this summer to experience it for themselves.' Part of a nationwide programme at 16 historic sites across Scotland, the Living History programme features dynamic costumed performers who bring Scotland's past vividly to life and is included in admission. To view the full programme, visit the HES website. Entry is free for Historic Scotland members. The Historic Scotland Explorer Pass also allows visitors to explore 5,000 years of history over just 14 days. Entry to Linlithgow Palace, as well as sites across Scotland, is free for Explorer Pass holders.
