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Summer of Play: Step into the Thomas More Painting

Fri 14 Aug · 12:00

Nostell

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This event at Nostell features interactive games and activities based on the Thomas More portrait. Visitors can recreate their own Tudor family portrait. Admission is required.

Join us in the house to explore the famous Thomas More portrait through interactive games and activities. Recreate your own Tudor family portrait with a selection of fantastic costumes and discover what your clothing would have said about your status and identity in Tudor times.

Perfect for families looking for a shorter visit, this pop-in experience offers a lower-cost way to enjoy the house, giving you the chance to see this remarkable painting and take part in the dressing-up activities without touring the entire house.

Step into the world of the Tudors, strike a pose for your family portrait, and uncover the stories hidden within one of Nostell's most celebrated artworks.

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Frequently asked questions

Summer of Play: Step into the Thomas More Painting takes place on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Monday, 31 August 2026.

Summer of Play: Step into the Thomas More Painting is held at Nostell in Wakefield (Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire).

Tickets for Summer of Play: Step into the Thomas More Painting 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: Step into the Thomas More Painting

📅 Friday, 14 August 2026 – Monday, 31 August 2026🕖 12:00📍 Nostell

Editorial Summary

This event at Nostell features interactive games and activities based on the Thomas More portrait. Visitors can recreate their own Tudor family portrait. Admission is required.

This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.

Organiser’s full description

Step into the world of the Tudors, strike a pose for your family portrait, and uncover the stories hidden within one of Nostell's most celebrated artworks.

Description supplied by the event organiser.