Fun fact: this year marks the 250th anniversary of US Independence as well as the 20th anniversary of the Sunderland and DC friendship agreement! So in honour of Washington's connection with America some of our Summer of Play activities have more of a US theme.

Self-led activities will be available in the gardens every day (Thursday - Monday). Get competitive with all the family with some classic lawn games such as sack racing, skittles (the ancestor of bowling) or try out the American game of cornhole. There will be lots of ways to play, maybe even try building a den!

Check out our event page for information on a range of organised pop-up fun coming to Washington Old Hall this summer! Here's what you could expect:

• Crafts - Mini flag-making where you design your own flag for your imaginary country

• Facilitated sports and active games

Description supplied by the event organiser.