Summer of Play at Erddig
Tue 18 Aug · 11:00
Erddig Hall and Garden
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Summer of Play at Erddig brings family-friendly activities to Erddig Hall and Garden in Chester on 30 July 2026. Visitors can take part in a garden trail, carnival games, skittles and a duck hooking activity.
Step into the carnival and get active on our family-friendly garden trail this summer.
Try your hand at hooking a duck, have a go at skittles, ring toss, pin the tail on the donkey, limber up for the limbo and enjoy storytelling in our mini puppet theatre.
Alongside the carnival trail, there are plenty of creative activities to enjoy:
Doodle Mondays on Mondays, 10am–5pm - a self-led activity where you can add your own creation to our wall of art; carnival mask-making every Wednesday, 11am–3pm and Fine Art Fridays every Friday, 11am-3pm
18 July, 1 August, 15 August, 11am-3pm: Face painting
18 August: Enjoy performances from Punch and Judy. There are three 20 minute performances between 1pm and 3pm.
Activities are free to enjoy but normal admission charges apply, National Trust members enter for free.
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Summer of Play at Erddig takes place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Summer of Play at Erddig is held at Erddig Hall and Garden in Chester (Erddig, Wrexham).
Tickets for Summer of Play at Erddig can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Summer of Play at Erddig
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Summer of Play at Erddig brings family-friendly activities to Erddig Hall and Garden in Chester on 30 July 2026. Visitors can take part in a garden trail, carnival games, skittles and a duck hooking activity.
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Step into the carnival and get active on our family-friendly garden trail this summer.
Try your hand at hooking a duck, have a go at skittles, ring toss, pin the tail on the donkey, limber up for the limbo and enjoy storytelling in our mini puppet theatre.
Alongside the carnival trail, there are plenty of creative activities to enjoy:
Doodle Mondays on Mondays, 10am–5pm - a self-led activity where you can add your own creation to our wall of art; carnival mask-making every Wednesday, 11am–3pm and Fine Art Fridays every Friday, 11am-3pm
18 July, 1 August, 15 August, 11am-3pm: Face painting
18 August: Enjoy performances from Punch and Judy. There are three 20 minute performances between 1pm and 3pm.
Activities are free to enjoy but normal admission charges apply, National Trust members enter for free.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Summer of Play at Erddig?
Summer of Play at Erddig takes place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Where is Summer of Play at Erddig taking place?
Summer of Play at Erddig is held at Erddig Hall and Garden in Chester (Erddig, Wrexham).
How do I get tickets for Summer of Play at Erddig?
Tickets for Summer of Play at Erddig can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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