About Playday

Playday – the national day for play – takes place on the first Wednesday in August.

It is a celebration of children’s right to play, and a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.

Click here to find out more about Playday.

Who We Are

A network of people passionate about children’s play.

Who’s involved?

Playday is coordinated by Play England, Play Wales, Play Scotland and PlayBoard Northern Ireland.

Support Playday

Are you passionate about supporting children’s play?

If your organisation wants more and better play opportunities for children, why not become a Playday supporter?

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