Summer of Play at Waddesdon Manor

Buckinghamshire

Type:Childrens Events

Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH

Tel: 01296 820 414

Summer of Play at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, Six weeks of child-friendly summer activities

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Each week over the summer holidays Waddesdon Manor will introduce a new theme with fun activities for all the family to get stuck into.

From Wednesday 25 until Sunday 26 July, it's Animal Week

Get involved in the Big Butterfly Count and see how many different species of butterflies you can spot. Berkshire Birds of Prey will be here from Thursday to Sunday.

From Wednesday 29 July until Sunday 2 August, take part in Get Active Week

Have a go at archery, axe throwing or the climbing wall all week or have a game of mini golf from Wednesday to Sunday.

Next up is By the Seaside Week from Wednesday 5 until Sunday 9 August.

Enjoy mermaid and pirate themed painting from Wednesday to Friday and don't miss the giant whale that washes ashore on Sunday!

Circus Week takes place from Wednesday 12 until Sunday 19 August

Spectacular shows and the chance to try your hand at different circus skills.

Wednesday 19 until Sunday 23 August, take part in our Reading and Storytelling Week

A celebration of National Year of Reading.

The final week of Summer of Play, Wednesday 26 – Monday 31 August, is Dinosaur week

Meet life-like dinosaurs and learn about fossils.

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Opening Times

Season (22 July 2026 - 31 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday11:00 - 17:00

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