Summer of Play at the National Trust
This summer, the National Trust’s much-loved Summer of Play returns, inviting families to enjoy outdoor adventures across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire with all new experiences.
Taking place in some of the National Trust’s most inspiring locations, from nature reserves alive with bug hunting and wild exploring, shady woodlands made for den building and imaginative play, to wide open lawns perfect for team games, races and a kickabout, Summer of Play is designed to help families connect with nature and the outdoors through shared experiences.
Many sites will host Pokémon activities, where families can tackle challenges and trails inspired by their favourite Pokémon and collect stickers at each visit, while Pokémon GO fans will enjoy new National Trust Pokéstops and Gyms, plus exclusive gameplay experiences.
At Greys Court, Henley, you can design your own garden, get involved with the puppet theatre and visit the new refreshment truck on the old tennis court. There’ll be table tennis and garden games with seating for a post-game ice cream.
Enjoy classic lawn games for all the family at Nuffield Place, Henley this summer. Find them on all the lawns around the house and follow up with tea and cake or ice cream from the horse box on the paddock.
Further afield…
Summer of Play at Cliveden near Maidenhead and Stowe Gardens in Buckingham, has been super-sized and given its own paddock at each venue with six different play zones. There are high-energy obstacle challenges, creative construction zones, chilled nature zones and dramatic performance zones. Ready to unleash your energy? Your favourite Pokémon just got closer! On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the Pokémon trading, take part in mega games, flex your skills and collect stickers!
PLUS – At Cliveden there is also storytelling on Tuesdays, crafting on Wednesdays and gardening sessions on Thursdays. Along with the Summer of Play Festival Field at Stowe Gardens there are three different family trails to keep children entertained on a walk around the garden: Missing & Moving Temples, A-Z of Amazing Things at Stowe and Sustainability Superheroes.
Image: Paul Harris
