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Experience a summer of medieval adventure at Castle Ward!

Castle Ward’s Summer of Play 2025 promises a magical adventure for all ages, running from 5 July to 31 August. This epic event features five exciting play zones across the stunning estate. Brave knights and maidens can engage in medieval sports in the Active Zone, while adventurers take on heroic quests in the Quest Zone, battling dragons and rescuing princesses.

Young artists can unleash their creativity in the Creative Zone, while explorers dig for fossils in the Nature Zone. Builders and strategists will thrive in the Loose Parts Zone, and aspiring performers can take the stage in the Performance Play Zone. For those seeking quiet moments, the Quiet Zone offers a peaceful retreat.

With activities for every age, the Summer of Play is included with general admission or free for National Trust members. Join us at Castle Ward for a summer filled with unforgettable adventures and family fun!

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Tickets & Pricing
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm

Castle Ward

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Upcoming events at Castle Ward

Melodies of Spring: An Evening at Castle Ward
Melodies of Spring: An Evening at Castle Ward
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Melodies of Spring: An Evening at Castle Ward

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Celebrate the beauty of spring with an enchanting evening of poetry, music, and history at Castle Ward.

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Summer of Play 2025 at Castle Ward
Summer of Play 2025 at Castle Ward
Summer

Summer of Play 2025 at Castle Ward

46.19 KM
05 Jul - 31 Aug 2025

Experience a summer of medieval adventure at Castle Ward with thrilling challenges, interactive quests, and fantasy fun!

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