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Children playing in the gardens at Fairhill

Play freely. Laugh loudly.

Fun & Games at Fairhill

All ages welcome, rain or shine. Generous all-weather space across the Longhouse Atrium, Gallery, Pavilion and Rotunda — so the fun keeps going whatever the sky's doing.

All ages welcomeUndercover when wet12+ games & activitiesBook a table to make a day of it

What's on to play

From Giant Chess to Cornhole, Battle Golf to Boules — pick your game and play.

Animal Farmyard Adventures at Fairhill
Undercover activities available
Ticketed

Animal Farmyard Adventures

Meet, learn and connect with our friendly farm animals in guided, educational sessions made for families.

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Giant Chess at Fairhill
Outdoor activity

Giant Chess

Prebook a leisurely game with food and drinks served to you — chess on a grand scale.

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Cornhole at Fairhill
Undercover in the Longhouse Pavilion when wet

Cornhole

A Fairhill favourite across two stations. Toss the beanbags, aim for the hole, easy-going fun for all ages.

Battle Golf at Fairhill
Indoor when wet, usually outdoors

Battle Golf

No golf skills? No problem. Our upgraded Battle Golf is fast, fun and family-friendly — for golfers and non-golfers alike.

Boules (Pétanque) at Fairhill
Outdoor activity

Boules (Pétanque)

The French classic — a relaxed, social game of rolling steel boules towards the jack.

Giant Jenga at Fairhill
Indoor or outdoor depending on conditions

Giant Jenga

Big wooden blocks, classic balance and bravery. Easy to join, hard to walk away from.

Basketball at Fairhill
Outdoor activity

Basketball

Quick 1v1 games like make-it, take-it from the three-point line. Skills, movement and friendly competition.

Forty Forty In at Fairhill
Outdoor activity

Forty Forty In

A classic mix of It and Hide & Seek, made for our Botanic Gardens. Spy, run, race back to base.

Tin Can Alley at Fairhill
Undercover in the Longhouse Pavilion when wet

Tin Can Alley

Old-school carnival fun for all ages — knock them down and cheer each other on.

Play Mats at Fairhill
Indoor spaces available

Play Mats

Wooden toys, trains, trucks and bricks for younger children and calm, creative play.

Table Games — Pavilion at Fairhill
Indoor spaces

Table Games — Pavilion

Dominoes, Giant Snap and Puzzles from the Games Basket, or bring your own. Little Sprouts Gallery opening soon.

Social Mahjong at Fairhill
Indoor activity

Social Mahjong

Every Friday 10am from 6 Feb. New players always welcome — friendly social games, never competitive. Meet Meg and the ladies.

Baby chick at the Fairhill animal farmyard

When it's wet, the fun doesn't stop

All-weather fun & games

Battle Golf, Tin Can Alley, Cornhole, Play Mats, Table Games, Social Mahjong and Animal Farmyard Adventures are hosted undercover when wet — with generous space in the Longhouse Pavilion, plus the Rotunda and Cuddle & Craft Corner.

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Make a day of it

Book your table, settle in, and let the family play freely while food and drinks come to you.