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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Three new family-friendly summer events that kids will love from obstacle courses to circus classes
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AS June emerges and the school summer holidays loom, The National Trust has revealed its top events for the summer. From houses to gardens, The National Trust has hundreds of sites - all with different histories and stories. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The National Trust will be hosting 'Summer of Play' across 180 places this summer Credit: ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris Across 180 National Trust places for the six weeks of the school summer holidays, there will be Summer of Play. This includes gardens and parks jam-packed with free drop-in activities and playful experiences. Some venues will have mini stages, others will have meadow mazes. Families will also be able to build dens, experiment in craft corners, learn circus skills, visit pirate lairs, experience sensory spaces and burrow in cost reading nooks. Summer of Play activities are included within admission and there's no need to book. Tom Freshwater, head of visitor programming at The National Trust has picked out some of the top events on this summer. Summer of Play at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland Seaton Delaval may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh's smallest country houses, but it was home to the larger-than-life Delaval family. Tom explained: "Known as the 'Gay Delavals' due to their high spirited and flamboyant lifestyle, an invitation to one of their parties was the hottest ticket in town. "In an age notorious for extremes of behaviour, they stood apart as the most notorious of all Georgian partygoers and pranksters. "Like a party from the Delavals' Georgian heyday, expect the unexpected with pop up Summer of Play activities throughout the summer." The pretty pink UK castle that is loved by Disney and Britney Spears There will be drop-in circus activities, experts with mini circus performances and demonstrations and a recycled junk orchestra. In addition, children can head to the Delaval Playdium play area with multi-level stages, pulleys and leavers which allow 'productions' to be brought to life. Tom added: "See who's competitive in hobby horse races, or delve into a chest full of sports kit and ball games, plus table tennis and badminton and traditional games like tower block building or four-in-a-row." Also, every Friday in the Community Kitchen Garden, there will be the chance to harvest and get crafty with nature - or curl up in the sheltered story corner, with Young Gardeners. 5 Activities include crafting, outdoor games and book nooks Credit: ©National Trust Images/James Dobson Summer of Play at Chirk Castle, Wrexham Steeped in 700 years of history and nestled in the atmospheric Welsh Marches, Chirk Castle is a magnificent 13th Century Medieval fortress that later became a family home for over 400 years. Tom shared: "With far-reaching views over the Cheshire and Shropshire plains, 480 acres of working farmland and 4.5 acres of award-winning gardens, Chirk's estate makes for a stunning backdrop to the perfect summer adventure. "And of course, no visit would be complete without an exploration of the Medieval castle itself, with stunning gardens, preserved dungeons and state rooms fit for a king." This summer, families can head to Chirk Castle's Big Play Adventure - an outdoor experience for young adventurers. 5 There will even be opportunities to harvest from gardens or participate in a hobby horse race Credit: ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris There will be four themed zones to be explored, inspired by the estate itself - Forest, Meadow, Stream and Kitchen Garden. "Each zone is packed with interactive activities designed to spark imagination and encourage active play," Tom added. "From den building and designing your own obstacle course to relaxing in the mindfulness zone and engaging in imaginative play, there's hands-on fun for everyone. "Finish your adventure by climbing the straw bale lookout posts to admire your creative efforts from above." Summer of Play at Hanbury Hall, Worcesterhsire Hanbury Hall is a country retreat in the heart of Worcestershire. "This year's Summer of Play [at Hanbury Hall] is inspired by the magnificent wall paintings inside the Hall, and the Victorian fetes held by the Vernon family," Tom revealed. 5 There will be areas for smaller children too Credit: ©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor "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." Amongst the activities, there will also be opportunities for smaller children to let off steam, including a play area, building blocks, rocker bikes, balance boards and a sensory table. Events include circus skills, face painting and bracelet making too. The National Trust also recently revealed its top family-friendly attractions for May half term with fairytale castles and 'book jungles'. Plus, The National Trust's best free attractions to visit this summer – from sky gardens to 'city oasis' parks.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Three new family-friendly summer events that kids will love from obstacle courses to circus classes
AS June emerges and the school summer holidays loom, The National Trust has revealed its top events for the summer. From houses to gardens, The National Trust has hundreds of sites - all with different histories and stories. Advertisement 5 The National Trust will be hosting 'Summer of Play' across 180 places this summer Credit: ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris Across 180 National Trust places for the six weeks of the school summer holidays, there will be Summer of Play. This includes gardens and parks jam-packed with free drop-in activities and playful experiences. Some venues will have mini stages, others will have meadow mazes. Families will also be able to build dens, experiment in Advertisement Read more on activities Summer of Play activities are included within admission and there's no need to book. Tom Freshwater, head of visitor programming at The National Trust has picked out some of the Summer of Play at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland Seaton Delaval may have been one of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh's smallest country houses, but it was home to the larger-than-life Delaval family. Tom explained: "Known as the 'Gay Delavals' due to their high spirited and flamboyant lifestyle, an invitation to one of their parties was the hottest ticket in town. Advertisement Most read in News Travel "In an age notorious for extremes of behaviour, they stood apart as the most notorious of all Georgian partygoers and pranksters. "Like a party from the Delavals' Georgian heyday, expect the unexpected with pop up Summer of Play activities throughout the summer." The pretty pink UK castle that is loved by Disney and Britney Spears There will be drop-in In addition, children can head to the Delaval Playdium play area with multi-level stages, pulleys and leavers which allow 'productions' to be brought to life. Advertisement Tom added: "See who's competitive in hobby horse races, or delve into a chest full of sports kit and ball games, plus table tennis and badminton and traditional games like tower block building or four-in-a-row." Also, every Friday in the Community Kitchen Garden, there will be the chance to harvest and get crafty with nature - or curl up in the sheltered story corner, with Young Gardeners. 5 Activities include crafting, outdoor games and book nooks Credit: ©National Trust Images/James Dobson Summer of Play at Chirk Castle, Wrexham Steeped in 700 years of history and nestled in the atmospheric Welsh Marches, Chirk Castle is a magnificent 13th Century Medieval fortress that later became a family home for over 400 years. Advertisement Tom shared: "With far-reaching views over the Cheshire and Shropshire plains, 480 acres of working farmland and 4.5 acres of award-winning gardens, Chirk's estate makes for a stunning backdrop to the perfect summer adventure. "And of course, no visit would be complete without an exploration of the Medieval castle itself, with This summer, families can head to Chirk Castle's Big Play Adventure - an 5 There will even be opportunities to harvest from gardens or participate in a hobby horse race Credit: ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris Advertisement There will be four "Each zone is packed with interactive activities designed to spark imagination and encourage active play," Tom added. "From den building and designing your own obstacle course to relaxing in the "Finish your adventure by climbing the straw bale lookout posts to admire your creative efforts from above." Advertisement Summer of Play at Hanbury Hall, Worcesterhsire Hanbury Hall is a country retreat in the heart of Worcestershire. "This year's Summer of Play [at Hanbury Hall] is inspired by the magnificent wall paintings inside the Hall, and the 5 There will be areas for smaller children too Credit: ©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor "Challenge your family to play traditional fete games including coconut shy, hoopla, and tin can alley. Advertisement "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 ." Amongst the activities, there will also be opportunities for smaller children to let off steam , including a Events include circus skills, face painting and bracelet making too. The National Trust also recently revealed its Advertisement Plus, 5 All activities will be included in admission and do not need to be booked Credit: ©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
National Trust reveals range of outdoor activities for summer
Residents are being encouraged to enjoy the outdoors this summer with the National Trust. The trust has announced a range of activities across Dorset, including bushcraft workshops and outdoor theatre performances. These activities are part of the trust's effort to promote outdoor engagement and support the upkeep of its locations. Brownsea Island will host a 'Summer of Play' from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, August 31. This will include a crayon rubbing trail and a natural play area. View of the Jurassic Coast from Golden Cap, Dorset (Image: John Millar/National Trust) The island will also offer bushcraft taster sessions every Friday throughout August. Visitors can learn survival skills with an expert bushcraft specialist. For those interested in history, Brownsea will have historical guided walks with cream tea in Brownsea Castle on select dates in June, July and September. There will also be a guided wetland bird walk on Saturday, June 28 and an evening bird and bat safari on Thursday, June 5 and Thursday, June 19. On Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13, the HandleBards will perform Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' in an open-air theatre setting on the island. A summer solstice yoga session will be held on Saturday, June 21, celebrating the longest day of the year with a picnic dinner and nightjar walk. Corfe Castle will also host a range of events. Visitors take a stroll in the garden in summer at Hardy's Cottage, Dorset (Image: James Beck/National Trust) From June to August, there will be free artisan craft displays every Friday, showcasing heritage crafts such as stone carving and wood carving. A food and drink festival will be held at the castle on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, celebrating food and drink produce from the area. A 'Summer of Play' will run from Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, August 31, featuring a variety of games and activities throughout the castle ruins. Visitors can also join storytelling tours to learn about the castle's history. The castle will host several outdoor theatre performances in August, including 'Pride and Prejudice', 'The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I' and 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'. There will also be outdoor cinema screenings of 'Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets' and 'Paddington in Peru' on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23.
