What&#x27;s on in Crofton Park

Wed 22 Jul11:00Montacute House(3.8mi)

Garden games

You may have played chess before, but have you tried giant chess? Join us for some fun in the sun and enjoy a range of garden games suitable for all the family. Challenge each other to a game of croquet on our historic cedar lawn, find the secret spot behind the Stables and try your hand at giant chess, or head down to the Stables Courtyard to find traditional toys and modern favourites. Whilst you’re here, pick up a pre-loved book from our second-hand bookshop, or treat yourself to a coffee or refreshing ice cream from our new coffee pod. *Please note: on Wednesdays between 2:00pm - 4:00pm the croquet set is reserved for the Croquet Club.

Wed 22 Jul19:00Atomic Comics & Games(0.2mi)

Warhammer 40k

July 22, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

via Atomic Comics & Games

Around £5.

Summertime wood crafting sessions

Choose from a range of child-friendly crafts and bespoke woodwork pieces to make something beautiful to take home. Prices start at £5. Cash and card payments accepted, to be paid to the workshop leader. These sessions are drop-in and first come first served. Suitable for all ages. Workshops will be hosted at the Stables Courtyard - whilst you're here, treat yourself to a coffee or refreshing ice cream from our new coffee pod.

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Croquet on the lawn

The beautiful Cedar Lawn is an ideal spot for a game of croquet. If you fancy giving it a go then head to Visitor Reception to borrow a set. There are smaller mallets available for children. The croquet sets are loaned on a first come first served basis and must be returned when you have finished using them. They are available for loan daily, except on Wednesdays when the local croquet club use the lawn.

Garden games

You may have played chess before, but have you tried giant chess? Join us for some fun in the sun and enjoy a range of garden games suitable for all the family. Challenge each other to a game of croquet on our historic cedar lawn, find the secret spot behind the Stables and try your hand at giant chess, or head down to the Stables Courtyard to find traditional toys and modern favourites. Whilst you’re here, pick up a pre-loved book from our second-hand bookshop, or treat yourself to a coffee or refreshing ice cream from our new coffee pod. *Please note: on Wednesdays between 2:00pm - 4:00pm the croquet set is reserved for the Croquet Club.

Drop-in wood crafting and paper making sessions

Around £5

Drop-in wood crafting and paper making sessions

Choose from a range of child-friendly crafts and bespoke woodwork pieces to make something unique to take home. New for this year, you can learn how to make paper! First, you'll make your very own mould and deckle and then use them to make some beautiful "nature paper" from book pulp and natural materials gathered from the grounds of Montacute House. You could also make your own 'wood spirit' to pop into your garden, or have a go at laser engraving. Prices start at £5 per craft, paper making is £20 per person. Cash and card payments accepted, to be paid to the workshop leader. These sessions are drop-in and first come first served. Workshops will be hosted at the Stables Courtyard - whilst you're here, treat yourself to a coffee or refreshing ice cream from our new coffee pod.

Thu 23 Jul11:00No.7 by The Country Crib(4.9mi)

Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey

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Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey | £60

Thu 23 Jul11:00No.7 by The Country Crib(4.9mi)

Around £60

Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey | £60

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Thu 23 Jul15:00No.7 by The Country Crib(4.9mi)

Around £6

Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey

We are absolutely delighted to welcome a local favourite to No.7 by The Country Crib! Many of you will recognise Elly Harvey from her stunning stalls at the Sherborne independent markets over the last six years. Now, instead of just admiring her work, you have the chance to learn from the expert herself.

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Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey | 2pm-4pm | £60

Thu 23 Jul15:00No.7 by The Country Crib(4.9mi)

Around £6

Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey | 2pm-4pm | £60

We are absolutely delighted to welcome a local favourite to No.7 by The Country Crib! Many of you will recognise Elly Harvey from her stunning stalls at the Sherborne independent markets over the last six years. Now, instead of just admiring her work, you have the chance to learn from the expert herself.

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Thu 23 Jul18:00Parachute Tap Room & Bar(4.7mi)

Little Van Rouge

Little Van Rouge will be serving from 5:00pm at Parachute Tap Room.

via Parachute Tap Room & Bar

Thu 23 Jul19:00Atomic Comics & Games(0.2mi)

Board Game Club

July 23, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

via Atomic Comics & Games

Thu 23 Jul20:00Parachute Tap Room & Bar(4.7mi)

Jon Gardiner - Magician

We are excited to introduce Jon, aka Jonga Magic, to Parachute. 7pm.

via Parachute Tap Room & Bar

Children & FamilyLive Music

Southampton Youth Orchestra: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Southampton Youth Orchestra join up with local professional musicians in their tour of Somerset and West Dorset. One of the most exciting young orchestras in the country, SYO’s recent performances include Scheherazade, Pictures at an Exhibition and Carmina Burana. Alongside Rachmaninoff‘s virtuosic Symphony No. 2, SYO will perform Sibelius’ majestic Finlandia and Mozart’s 3rd Horn Concerto.

Thu 23 Jul20:30Sherborne Abbey(4.9mi)

via Sherborne Abbey

CommunitySports & Fitness

Croquet on the lawn

The beautiful Cedar Lawn is an ideal spot for a game of croquet. If you fancy giving it a go then head to Visitor Reception to borrow a set. There are smaller mallets available for children. The croquet sets are loaned on a first come first served basis and must be returned when you have finished using them. They are available for loan daily, except on Wednesdays when the local croquet club use the lawn.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Montacute House(3.8mi)

Fri 24 Jul11:00Montacute House(3.8mi)

Garden games

You may have played chess before, but have you tried giant chess? Join us for some fun in the sun and enjoy a range of garden games suitable for all the family. Challenge each other to a game of croquet on our historic cedar lawn, find the secret spot behind the Stables and try your hand at giant chess, or head down to the Stables Courtyard to find traditional toys and modern favourites. Whilst you’re here, pick up a pre-loved book from our second-hand bookshop, or treat yourself to a coffee or refreshing ice cream from our new coffee pod. *Please note: on Wednesdays between 2:00pm - 4:00pm the croquet set is reserved for the Croquet Club.