National Trust launches 180 free attractions and activities for kids this summer across the UK...

of Play activities have been described as having "a family-festival feel" and will be "jam-packed with games and experiences".They will be set against the backdrop of the National Trust’s historic houses and gardens.

For sportier kids, the chance to try different sports will be on offer at some sites, with the likes of croquet,There will also be tug of war and egg and spoon races for anyone looking to relive the glories of their school sports days. Carl Greenman, the National Trust's National Programming and Production Manager said “National Trust houses and gardens have inspired people for centuries and it’s in that same spirit that we’re throwing open the doors and inviting families to have fun at Trust places this summer and let their imaginations run wild."In Wiltshire the circus has come to town at the world-famous Stourhead gardens, where activities include plate spinning and tightrope walking.

They will be included within standard admission to the properties, or free for National Trust members and guests of National Trust holidays.Therme Manchester will have 25 swimming pools, 25 water slides and an indoor beach.Chessington World of Adventures waterpark is set to have wave, infinity and spa pools as well as waterslides and cabanas.

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