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Summer of play

Run, have fun and play for all ages!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Once again you and your families will be able to enjoy many games and activities in the beautiful family picnic area at Montacute House.

Play a game of croquet, boules, Kubb (one to discover), quoits, connect 4, giant Jenga, mini wheelbarrow racing and more.

Or just run around like crazy...

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

Collect croquet sets from Visitor Reception, croquet lawn is on the cedar lawn. Some restrictions may be in place when the village croquet team plays (usually on a Wednesday).

Other

Play equipment may very from day to day.

Upcoming events

Event

The Stanchester Quire 

Enjoy some traditional singing from times gone bye .

Event summary

on
17 Jul 2024
at
14:00 to 15:30
Event

Drop in wood crafting workshops. 

Creating wooden creatures is such fun.

Event summary

on
25 Jul to 31 Aug 2024
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 17 other dates or times
Event

The Pantaloons proudly present THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR outside theatre 

Shakespearean fun and frolics presented by the Pantaloon in the gorgeous garden at Montacute House.

Event summary

on
26 Jul 2024
at
19:00 to 21:30
Event

Croquet coaching days 

Learn anything from holding the mallet to making that tricky hoop... we all need a little coaching

Event summary

on
27 Jul to 31 Aug 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time