Summer of Play at Croft Castle
Discover endless ways to play with a medieval themed Summer of Play festival at a real castle filled with legend, folklore and history.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Fill your summer with adventure at Croft Castle. Embark on a medieval journey and explore exciting activity zones on the festival lawn in front of the castle. Here’s just some of the ways to play this summer:
* Performance Zone: Step into medieval times with dress-up fun and create your own stories on our mini festival stage.
* Creative Zone: Unleash your family’s creativity with exciting crafts inspired by castle adventures.
* Sports Zone: Burn off energy with games that have a medieval twist, including Hobby Horse Jousting.
* Loose Parts and Music Zone: Let imaginations run wild as you build your own castle inspired constructions with unique materials and create a medieval soundtrack using unexpected instruments.
* Nature Zone: Discover the world of animals living in the castle grounds and see the environment through their eyes.
* Relax Zone: Enjoy quiet play and gentle activities with hammocks, cloud watching, medieval yoga and tree gazing.
Bring the whole family for a summer filled with fun, creativity, and exploration at Croft Castle. Follow Croft Castle Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. @ntcroftcastle
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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