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Summer of Play 2025

3rd July-1st September 2025

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill

Challenge friends and family to lawn games on Green Court from 3 July, Knock down pins in a game of skittles, try your hand at giant dominoes, get competitive with snakes and ladders or get in some target...

The Disgusting Sandwich Trail

5th July-8th September 2025

Venue: Painswick Rococo Garden

Website: www.rococogarden.org.uk

This summer, step into the wonderfully silly world of The Disgusting Sandwich - a brand-new interactive trail at Painswick Rococo Garden. Get ready to brave smelly wellies, explore touchy-feely boxes,...

The Big Batsford Hedgehog Hunt

12th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre

Website: www.batsarb.co.uk

Find the hedgehogs hidden around the arboretum, enjoy lunch or a sweet treat in the larg cafe and explore the play area for a fun family day out. The Hedgehog Hunt costs £3 per participating child, plus...

Summer at the Castle

21st July-27th August 2025

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

This summer at Berkeley Castle, enjoy a fantastic day out for the whole family with our exciting activities included in the standard admission ticket—no extra charge! The perfect way to make summer holidays...

Falconry Experiences

22nd July-29th August 2025

Venue: Sudeley Castle and Gardens

Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

On select dates throughout July and August, Walks with Hawks return to Sudeley Castle to share the thrill of seeing an exceptional variety of birds of prey. From eagles to owls, this falconry display at...

Summer of play at Newark Park

22nd July-31st August 2025

Venue: Newark Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/newark-park

This year is inspired by Bob's hospitality when he used to host parties for local community groups.Join in with the summer party and get active and creative with a wide range of activities in the great...

Knight School

23rd July-28th August 2025

Venue: Sudeley Castle and Gardens

Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Children of all ages are invited to dress-up and join the fun of Sudeley's Knight School, every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer. The ancient art of sword-fighting, archery and jousting are...

Summer of play at Dyrham Park

23rd July-2nd September 2025

Venue: Dyrham Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Go to Dyrham this summer for art sessions, nature explorer trails and play activities running through the school summer holidays.Activities will be free of charge, normal admission charges apply.

Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate

23rd July-31st August 2025

Venue: Woodchester Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/woodchester-park

Take part in lots of activities for little ones - including performance, creative, 'loose parts' and active play. With a focus on younger children, there will be plenty of games, trails and activities...

Summer of Play Bat Trail

24th July-1st September 2025

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill

Bats are often associated with all things spooky season, but did you know they are most active in the summer months? Discover the garden and grounds on this summer trail, all while learning more about...

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Giffords Circus

31st July-4th August 2025

Venue: The Park, The Perry Way,Frampton on Severn

Website: www.giffordscircus.com

Step inside the tent into a colourful madcap world of acrobats, jugglers, horses, musicians, and dancers. A production that would rival any West End show. Giffords is much more than a Circus, it’s a...

Summer of Play at Lodge Park

1st-31st August 2025

Venue: Lodge Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Lodge Park this Summer of Play will be transformed into a space for the whole family during the summer holidays. For their open weekends in August, take part in lawn games, activities and trails across...

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Outdoor theatre: Sense and Sensibility at Newark Park

2nd August 2025

Venue: Newark Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/newark-park

Join the critically acclaimed Pantaloons theatre company as they celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary with their 2025 touring production of Sense and Sensibility. As there is no seating available...

Tudorly Terrible History

3rd August 2025

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

Packed with interactive entertainment and activities, Tudorly Terrible History promises fun for all the family. From tales of political plots to royal romances, there’s something to intrigue visitors...

Summer of Play at Chedworth Roman Villa

4th August-1st September 2025

Venue: Chedworth Roman Villa

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/chedworth-roman-villa

There will be a thrilling array of activities for visitors of all ages. Prepare yourself for games, puzzles, crafts, artefact handling and more.After all the excitement, take a moment to reflect at the...

Medieval Bestiary Workshop

5th August 2025

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Medieval monks used to make beautiful illuminated books called bestiaries, featuring artwork and stories of animals and monsters to educate and entertain their readers. In this workshop you’ll get to...

Project Orpheus Mosaic Workshop: Dinosaurs

7th August 2025

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Young artists will bring their wooden dino cut-outs to life with colourful mosaic tiles—whether it’s a classic green triceratops or a bright, glittering disco stegosaurus. Realistic or fantastical,...

Summer of Play - Forest School Drop In

7th August 2025

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill

Enjoy drop-in crafting sessions in the River Garden with Forest Catkins. Make and decorate a wood cookie or a whirligig. Use traditional whittling techniques and take away or own natural toy. Or create...

Theatre & Cinema

Wind in the Willows

10th August 2025

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

Follow the charming adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the mischievous Mr. Toad as they explore friendship, bravery, and the wonders of nature. This enchanting adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic...

Tuckwell Open-Air Theatre Festival

12th-24th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk/tuckwell

Bacon Theatre have a first-class line up of performances to bring you including live music, melodrama, film and plenty of family friendly shows. With a jam-packed line-up of shows, they have something...

Theatre & Cinema

The Big Bad Wolf

13th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Go on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf. Following their 2024 production of ‘The Secret Garden’, The Plandits are back on the road...

Theatre & Cinema

The Secret Garden

13th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Following their success in 2024, The Plandits are bringing their re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book back for a second summer season. Suitable for anyone aged 6+ who loves literature...

Open-Air Cinema at Westonbirt Arboretum

15th-17th August 2025

Venue: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt

Adventure Cinema is bringing your big-screen favourites to the stunning grounds of Westonbirt this summer. This spectacular open-air cinema tour has an eclectic mix of classics, musicals, big blockbusters...

Theatre & Cinema

Robin Hood

15th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

From songs around the campfire to archery competitions and sword fights the story of Robin Hood is brought to life. Full of memorable characters, silliness, songs and charm this production is an hour of...

Theatre & Cinema

Sense and Sensibility

15th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

2025 marks the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen, and what better to way to celebrate her life than to delve into the world of one of her finest novels. A cast of five actors and DOTS renowned comedic...

Theatre & Cinema

The Tempest

15th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

With heaps of audience participation, this mesmerising show will be brought to life in unforgettable style, perfect for both, seasoned theatre-goers and newcomers to Shakespeare’s work. Suitable for...

Theatre & Cinema

Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream

16th August 2025

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill

Enjoy a tale of love, magic and mayhem with a telling of a Midsummer Night's Dream by the Three Inch Fools, hosted by Dunster Castle. Take your own rugs and camping-chairs and join this outdoor adventure....

Theatre & Cinema

Robin Hood

17th August 2025

Venue: Scarr Bandstand

Website: www.thepantaloons.co.uk/robin-hood

Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's favourite archer. Take a picnic and something to sit on. Children...

Theatre & Cinema

Treasure Island

17th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Looking for adventure? Join Jenny Wren Productions as we sail the seven seas in search of buried treasure! There’s never a dull moment on board ship – the grog flows, we love a sea shanty, and Long...

Prehistoric Painting

19th August 2025

Venue: Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Prehistoric art tells us about the early life of the nomadic hunters and gatherers. Be inspired by the cave paintings of animals, handprints and people that have been found all over the world. Be prepared...

Theatre & Cinema

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

20th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Midsummer night. An enchanted forest. Puck and his musical fairy band tell a tale of lovers, mechanicals, and magical mayhem. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons present their innovative and hilarious...

Theatre & Cinema

Wind in the Willows

23rd August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous...

Theatre & Cinema

Cinema Under the Stars: The Greatest Showman

24th August 2025

Venue: Tuckwell Amphitheatre

Website: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Orphaned, penniless, but ambitious and with a mind crammed with imagination and fresh ideas, the American entertainer, Phineas Taylor Barnum, will always be remembered as the man with the gift to blur...

The Joust

24th August 2025

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

The legendary Knights of Nottingham ride back into Berkeley Castle for a day of thrilling medieval action and family fun! Sir Frederick will have the whole family in fits of laughter with his jolly antics...

Summer of Play - Forest School Drop In

28th August 2025

Venue: Dunster Castle and Watermill

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/dunster-castle-and-watermill

Enjoy drop-in crafting sessions in the River Garden with Forest Catkins. Decorate a wand with ribbons to add a magical touch to your day out or hand weave a bird-seed holder out of wicker and bring some...

Theatre & Cinema

Hamlet

30th August 2025

Venue: Newark Park

Website: www.thepantaloons.co.uk/hamlet

Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style.With live music, audience interaction,...

Falconry

31st August 2025

Venue: Berkeley Castle

Website: www.berkeley-castle.com

Watch in awe as majestic birds of prey take to the skies, showcasing their speed, grace, and power in thrilling displays that will captivate the whole family. The event is included in the standard admission...

Theatre & Cinema

Three Inch Fools Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

2nd September 2025

Venue: Woodchester Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/woodchester-park

Take your own cushions, and camping-chairs for Woodchester Park 10th anniversary open-air adventure. Go prepared for the weather - the performance will continue come rain come shine! They recommend booking...

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