Weston Park has kickstarted its ‘Forty Days of Play’ summer programme with support from leading UK housebuilder Bovis Homes.

The stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border will deliver six weeks of unforgettable family adventures across the historic estate with support from Bovis Homes as its official event partner.

Running throughout the summer holidays, the Forty Days of Play programme will form part of the Weston Park Foundation’s 40th anniversary celebrations, with the 1000-acre site being transformed into giant outdoor playground.

Marking the start of the fun-packed programme, which will include hands-on-crafts, outdoor games, woodland adventures, weekly storytelling sessions and creative workshops, is the arrival of an exclusive interactive Elmer and Friends Hide and Seek Adventure Trail – an augmented reality trail for children (and grown ups!).

The carefully designed summer programme aims to encourage children and families to get outdoors, explore nature and create lasting memories.

As part of the Forty Days of Play activities, the foundation will also host a bank holiday Weston at 40 Summer Celebration on 30 and 31 August.

The Forty Days of Play programme runs throughout the summer holidays and is included with standard Park and Gardens admission unless otherwise stated.

Families can also explore Weston Park's beautiful parkland, adventure playground, miniature railway and family-friendly trails. For the full programme and to book tickets, visit: weston-park.com