From historic gardens and houses to the great outdoors, there are lots of ways to play at National Trust places this summer.
Immerse yourself in nature – discover bugs and birds with spotter sheets at Allan Bank, or take a foraging course at Acorn Bank and identify plants, flowers, fruit and mushrooms.
Nature trails at Acorn Bank and Fell Foot are a great way to explore, and imaginations can run wild with natural play at Sizergh’s visitor centre.
Inspired by archival footage from the family archive, enjoy lawn games, dressing up and creative play in the garden at Sizergh.
For a sporty summer, try your hand at sports day themed activities at Fell Foot. It’s also the ideal place to take your first paddle out on the lake, with all equipment available to hire and safety guidance provided by Stoked Watersports.
Join in a day of fun with balance bikes, volleyball, badminton and sack races with seaside views at Whitehaven coast, and enjoy outdoor games like badminton and hula hooping in the grounds at Wray.
If the weather is wet, there’s still lots of fun to be had – explore Townend and learn about the family who lived there for 400 years, get creative with craft activities at Allan Bank and Wordsworth House, or follow the scallop trail in the house at Sizergh.
At Wray, as part of the Other Everests exhibition, little climbers can traverse Mount Wray or play a 3D Everest game.
Admission prices may apply to non-NT members. Please check the website for more details: Family friendly places| Lake District | National Trust
Acorn Bank
Foraging courses Foraging Courses | National Trust
17 July, 11 August, 14 Sept, 11am-2.30pm
Summer of Play Summer of Play | National Trust
20 July–1 September, 11am–4pm
Allan Bank
Summer holiday family activities Summer of Play | National Trust
18 June–3 September, 10am-5pm
Fell Foot
Summer of Play Summer of play | National Trust
22 July-3 September, 10am-4pm (Monday-Friday)
Sizergh
Summer of Play Summer of Play | National Trust
27 June-8 September, 10am-4pm
Townend
Townend for families Summer for families at Townend | National Trust
22 July-3 September, 10am-3pm
Whitehaven coast
Play trail Play Trail | National Trust
23 July-24 July, noon-4.30pm
Wordsworth House & Garden
Animal arts and crafts Animal Arts and Crafts | National Trust
21 July–1 September excluding Thu & Fri, drop in between 10.30am and 3.30pm
Wray
Summer holiday activities Summer of Play at Wray | National Trust
29 June-1 September, 10am-4pm
