THE NATIONAL Trust has launched loads of free activities across the UK for kids ahead of the summer. The Summer of Play activities have been described as having "a family-festival feel" and will be "jam-packed with games and experiences". The fun and games will begin in July and will take place during the summer holidays.
They will be set against the backdrop of the National Trust’s historic houses and gardens. Youngsters have been invited to "let their imaginations run wild" with role play and mini stages, while they can also design and build with construction zones, make art and music, or simply slip away to a cosy book nook. For sportier kids, the chance to try different sports will be on offer at some sites, with the likes of croquet, tennis and cricket all available.
There will also be tug of war and egg and spoon races for anyone looking to relive the glories of their school sports days. Meanwhile, kids can put their outdoor skills to the test with den building and hay bale mazes to navigate. The activities have beed designed for families and will be dotted around large fields, woodlands and garden areas at National Trust properties, meaning there’ll be plenty of space to enjoy them.
They'll also be near picnic spots, shady rest areas, toilets, cafes and pop-ups offering food and drink, making them convenient and well catered for. Carl Greenman, the National Trust's National Programming and Production Manager said “National Trust houses and gardens have inspired p.
