Summer of Play
Lively garden games and activities for all the family, in our new Nature Garden, free of charge, all through the summer holidays.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank. Entry to the garden, tea-room and bookshop is free. Normal fees apply for entry to the house.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
A fun and active for the whole family.
- Meeting point
All the way down the bottom of the garden.
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor activity, so please wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
- Accessibility
Level access to garden, tea-room, bookshop and toilet.
Upcoming events
Paycocke's Centenary Day
It's exactly 100 years since Paycocke's was given to the National Trust, and we are celebrating!
Quiet Morning
A chance for sensitive and neurodivergent people to explore and appreciate this elaborate Tudor house at their own pace, without distractions.
Spinning Weekend
Demonstrations and cheerful chat with the Mid-Essex Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
Coggeshall Open Gardens
Paycocke's delightful Arts and Crafts style garden will be part of this lively, village-wide event.