Summer at Sussex’s National Trust sites
Throughout the 2022 school summer holidays, grab a 'Come out and play' card, at Sussex’s National Trust sites, to create your own adventure.
Explore the activities at Bodiam Castle, Nymans, Sheffield Park and Garden, Standen, Petworth House and Park, Uppark, Bateman’s, Birling Gap and Devil’s Dyke, thanks to support from Sport England.
Sheffield Park, Haywards Heath:
Grab your colouring pencils and a Sheffield Park sketch book as you head into the garden on the summer holiday art trail. £2 per trail (normal admission applies) and no booking required. It runs daily from 10am4.30pm from Thursday, July 21 to Thursday, September 1.
Kwik Cricket sessions will be held on Sheffield Park’s famous cricket pitch every Wednesday during the school summer holidays. This is in collaboration with Sussex Cricket and Sport England. Drop-in sessions run on Wednesdays from 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm between July 27 and August 31. Normal admission applies but the sessions are free and there’s no need to book.
Nymans, Handcross:
Comber’s field is once again home to active challenges, or have fun in the Play Glade, Nymans’ natural play space. Nymans is also hosting open air theatre performances against the backdrop of the ruins.
Standen House, East Grinstead:
Take part in a summer of fun with a retro 70s twist, with space hoppers and funky fashion for the creatures in the summer trail. There will be crafts in the woodland den and giant outdoor garden games from Saturday, July 23 to Wednesday, August 31 from 10am–5pm.
Bodiam Castle:
There will be a medieval fair from Saturday, July 23 to Sunday, August 31. This event includes mini jousting, havea go archery, hobby horses and dressing-up, ‘Siege the Castle’ games, story-telling and armour demonstrations.
Petworth House and
Park:
This summer, Petworth House celebrates its 75th birthday in the care of the National Trust with a funpacked family events programme, from outdoor games to cinema under the stars.
Visit the National Trust website for more information.