Free Summer Family Fun
Free Family Activities every Wednesday in August
Every Wednesday | 19 & 26 August
Make the most of the summer holidays with free family activities every Wednesday in August, included with garden admission and free for Leonardslee members.
Enjoy £1 Garden Child Entry throughout August. T&Cs apply.
From circus skills and storytelling to creative crafts and animal encounters, discover something different each week. Simply visit the gardens, drop into the day's free activity and enjoy a little something extra as part of your family day out.
Summer Craft Activities with Make, Do & Trend: 19 August | 10:00-15:00
Animal Encounters with Reptylers: 26 August | 10:00-15:00
There’s no need to book a separate activity ticket | Activities are available on a drop-in, first come, first served basis, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times | Activities are subject to change and availability.
Free for members | Garden entry required for non-members | Save when you book in advance
Photos from 5 August, where free drop-in Circus All Stars workshop took place.
Photos from 12 August, crafts and storytelling with Junk Jodie.
What's On
A different free family activity awaits each Wednesday included with garden admission and free for Leonardslee members.
Summer Craft Activities with Make, Do & Trend
19 August | 10:00-15:00 | The Courtyard
Get creative with Make, Do & Trend and enjoy colourful drop-in summer crafts with plenty to make and take home.
Suitable for ages 18 months – 11 years
Animal Encounters with Reptylers
26 August | 10:00-15:00 | The Courtyard
Meet an amazing collection of reptiles, mammals and fascinating creatures with Reptylers including snakes, meerkats, geckos, a skunk, tarantula and giant African land snails.
Suitable for all ages.
Plan Your Visit
Summer Family Fun activities are included with standard garden admission and are free for Leonardslee members.
Non-members can save on entry tickets by booking online at least 48 hours in advance.
Explore the gardens, enjoy the day's activity and make the most of a summer family day out. There's no need to book a separate activity ticket. Food and drink are available from our cafés throughout the day.
Activities are available on a drop-in, first come, first served basis and may be subject to change due to weather, capacity, safety or operational requirements. Suppliers, timings and locations may also change. Usual garden entry terms and conditions apply.