Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry

Tue 18 Aug · 11:00

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Summer of Play features pop-up poetry at Hardwick in Nottingham on 18 August 2026 at 10:00. A poet creates short poems based on chosen themes. Admission is required.

Pick a topic, family, nature, or even ice-cream and watch a Poet extraordinaire turn your chosen theme into a short poem which you can take home from their typewriter.

Watching these creatives at work is a great way to get your kids interested in writing, and they have a sentimental keepsake to take home at the end of the day.

This is a free activity but admission applies, for non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:

• Adult: £6.00

• Child: £3.00

• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00

• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00

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Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry takes place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 11:00.

Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).

Tickets for Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry 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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Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry

📅 Tuesday, 18 August 2026🕖 11:00📍 Hardwick

Editorial Summary

Summer of Play features pop-up poetry at Hardwick in Nottingham on 18 August 2026 at 10:00. A poet creates short poems based on chosen themes. Admission is required.

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Pick a topic, family, nature, or even ice-cream and watch a Poet extraordinaire turn your chosen theme into a short poem which you can take home from their typewriter.

Watching these creatives at work is a great way to get your kids interested in writing, and they have a sentimental keepsake to take home at the end of the day.

This is a free activity but admission applies, for non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:

• Adult: £6.00

• Child: £3.00

• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00

• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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Hardwick

Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Ault Hucknall, Nottingham

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❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry?

Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry takes place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 11:00.

Where is Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry taking place?

Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).

How do I get tickets for Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry?

Tickets for Summer of Play: Pop-up poetry 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.