Free Summer Playdays: Chard

Join us for our FREE school holiday activities this Summer.  Our fun-filled creative Playdays are perfect for children and families looking for things to do during the school holidays.

All completely free and at a location near you!

Don’t miss this fantastic free family event. The perfect way to make memories this Summer!

Our Summer Playdays have been supported by Arts Council England, local Parish Councils and Somerset Council.

Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

When & Where:

Friday 7th August, 11am–3pm

Chard Rugby Club, The Park, Essex Close, Chard, TA20 1RH

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What’s On

Enjoy a fantastic line-up of free activities, including:

• Magical Music Making with Evolve Music

• Try out your Circus Skills

• Creative Crafts – make your DIY mini notebooks/ sketchbooks

• Fabulous Face Painting

• Artistic Creations

...and lots more school holiday entertainment for children of all ages!

Company:  Tit for Tat Circus Company
Show Title: Disorder of Knights
Running Time: 45mins
Show Times: 11.30am & 2pm

Hear ye, hear ye! It has come to our attention that the Knightly Order has been accused of being old-fashioned, elitist, outdated, and utterly irrelevant to the modern day lives of the modern day people! But not to worry, for our clattering of steel-clad clowns believe that chivalry should be more alive today than ever before. It just needs a little… redefining.

With circus-inspired weaponry, spectacular stupidity, community games, and absurd demonstrations of bravery - join us in a medieval medley of merriment and madness.

Additional information

You’ll find:

Step-free access

Car-Parking details

Chard Car Parking
If parking on nearby streets, please be mindful of local residents and park considerately. 

Accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities

Refreshments available either onsite or nearby

Summer PlayDay Tips

• Plan your parking in advance.  If able, it is best to park further away and have a short walk to the event.
• In previous years the quietest time is during the afternoon.  We ask all our activities to run until the end time, so there will be plenty to do and enjoy.
• Check out the performance times in advance so you can plan your visit around this.
• The face painters will shut the line, in advance of 3pm, to ensure they finish at 3pm. 
• Make a day of it, bring a picnic or enjoy some food from local retailers.
• Outdoor events can be busy, make sure your child/children are aware of the missing child point in advance so that staff can assist if needed.
• Children are always the responsibility of parents/carers.
• Plan for all weathers, we are in the UK!  Bring sunscreen, hats, an umbrella – best be prepared!
• Make the most of the day by enjoying the activities with your child.

More 2026 Summer Playday Events: (11am – 3pm):

Wednesday 5 August 2026 | 11am-3pm | Mudford Rec, Yeovil
Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 11am-3pm | Cale Park, Wincanton
Thursday 13 August 2025 | 11am-3pm | Cocklemoor, Langport