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Summer of Play at Hidcote

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at Hidcote from the 3rd August to the 1st September.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come and take part in the Summer of Play at Hidcote, every day from 3 August - 1 September.

Pick up a map from Visitor Reception and follow the dotted line to find the different activities. What will you do first? Maybe you’ll have a game of tennis with your family? Or perhaps you’ll pick up a mallet to try your skills with croquet? How about seeing how good your aim is with a game of ring toss. With so much to do for all the family, make sure to visit Hidcote this summer.

While you're here why not treat yourself to an ice cream or relax at a shady picnic spot in the dedicated picnic area by the car park. Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer. 

Summer of Play activities are free (normal admission applies) so you can try them all and come back again and again.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Fun for all the family

Accessibility

All activities take place along our accessible garden route.

Upcoming events

Event

Hidcote photography competition 

Discover the gardens in an entirely new way as you take up the challenge of capturing the best shot of the flora and fauna at Hidcote.

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on
30 Jun to 1 Oct 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 93 other dates or times
Event

Nature’s Tapestry | Botanical Embroidery at Hidcote 

Botanical and embroidery artist Olga Prinku brings her exclusive Nature’s Tapestry: Botanical Embroidery at Hidcote exhibition to Hidcote. Find out more.

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on
30 Jun to 30 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 92 other dates or times
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Garden tours at Hidcote 

Discover the history of Hidcote and its creator, Major Lawrence Johnston, as well as the garden conservation work of the National Trust on a guided garden tour. Find out more...

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on
1 Jul to 25 Oct 2024
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 50 other dates or times
Event

Forest bathing at Hidcote with Tellus Mater 

Join Lizzy from Tellus Mater for forest bathing and well-being sessions at Hidcote. Learn about delving into your surroundings to connect with nature and boost well-being. Find out more...

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on
5 Jul to 13 Sep 2024
at
08:30 to 10:00
+ 2 other dates or times