Holiday Activities

We're busy putting together the October half-term and Christmas activity programme.  Sign up to our newsletter to receive up-to-date notifications of activities, events and exhibitions.

 

24 - 31 May
A feast of Maytime merriment. Get creative in our fabulous workshops and enjoy exploring the galleries with the traditional treasure hunt.  Can you find all the mini statues of local heroes that are hidden around the building?
 

Bug Hunt

19 July - 9 August
FREE
Can you find all the hidden bugs around the building. Complete the hunt and be in with the chance to win a prize!

Mini Architects Hunt

12 - 30 August
FREE
Complete the hunt and be in with the chance to win a prize!

Open-ended Toddler Play

A stay & play session for the under 5s. These sessions invite your toddler to discover, learn and explore. 

Saturday 1 April
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm

£2.50 per child, adults are free but must book a place. 
 

Animal Antics Family Yoga Play

A family yoga session in the gallery space. 

Monday 3 April
10am-10.45am – suitable for 2.5-6 years
11am-11.45am - suitable for 7-12 years

£3.00 per child, adults are free but must book a place. 
 

Relaxed Sessions

Monday 3 April 2.30pm-3.30pm

These sessions are primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers. Come along to explore the gallery and take part in a creative activity.
 

May Holiday Activities


Relaxed Hour 

Monday 11 August
Suitable for children of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am
FREE but must be booked.

This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers.


Cardboard Construction Dens

Tuesday 12 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Unleash your creativity by building your own dens in this cardboard construction workshop; a fantastic way to spark imagination and have loads of fun!
 

 

 


Cyanotype Prints

Wednesday 13 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover the magic of sun-powered art and create your own stunning blueprints.


Meet Waffle the Wonder Dog

Friday 15 August
Suitable for all ages
1.45pm-3.45pm
FREE but pre-booking essential.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ahead of the new series of Waffle the Wonder Dog on CBeebies, meet Waffle aka Scarlet in this special opportunity! 
Meet and greet timeslots are available in 5 minute intervals, and include time for that all important photo op!


Pom Pom Pals 

Tuesday 19 August
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Get the googly eyes ready and have a ball creating your own charming animal-themed pom poms.


Automata Moving Animals

Wednesday 20 August 
Suitable for children 8+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover the magic of movement by creating your own mechanical animals with Automata Moving Animals


Bug Hotels

Thursday 21 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Calling all busy bees! Join us to craft your own bug hotel with natural materials.


Stained Glass Wings

Thursday 22 August 
Suitable for children 2-5years
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a fun-filled workshop designed for your little ones, where they can craft their own colourful wearable wings! Leave with a dazzling pair of wings that are perfect for basking in the sunshine!


Trick or Treat Potion Hunt

25 October - 1 November 

Search for the spooky spell ingredients hidden around the building. Find them all, create a spell and enter into our prize draw for the change to win a spooky treat!

Relaxed Hour

Monday 27 October
FREE but BOOKING required
10.30am - 11.30am
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers. Come along to explore the gallery and take part in a halloween themed craft workshop. 


Petrifying Potion Play

Tuesday 28 October
Suitable for ages 2 - 6 years
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Spooktacular Potion Play for Your Little Ghouls! Join us for spooky potion mixing in this messy play workshop. Don’t forget to pack some spare clothing—things are bound to get monstrously messy!


Galaxy Bottles

Tuesday 28 October

Suitable for ages 6+
2pm-3pm
3.15pm-4.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a spooky sensory workshop where you'll create sparkly, glowing galaxy bottles, perfect for participants aged 6 and up this October half term.


Halloween Costume Creations

Thursday 30 October
Suitable for ages 3+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.30pm
FREE but BOOKING required
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Come along a get trick or treat ready at this free workshop to create a spooky costume for Halloween, suitable for ages 3 and above.


Sensory splats

Friday 31 October
6 months/sitting to 3 years
10.30am - 11.30am
£6.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Our Halloween themed messy play session will explore colour, shapes and texture to encourage your baby's development through hands on activities. Ages 6 months/sitting to 3 years. Spare clothing recommended.

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Relaxed Hour

Monday 25 March

This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults and any other visitors with sensory needs.  Includes a craft activity.

FREE
10.30am - 11.30am 
 

Early Years Play Sessions

Shape and Texture

Tuesday 26 March
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Colour and Light

Tuesday 2 April
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Coming for May Half Term

For our May half-term hunt we're asking you to find the animals who have escaped from the art collection and hidden themselves around the building!   Our drop-in hunts are free.   Also on offer to keep the kids busy we have a programme of bookable fun activities.   May half-term booking to go live in coming days.

.Rene the Guide Dog  
Wednesday 5 April, 11am 
FREE entry, spaces bookable and drop in

Join Louise and Rene, her assistance dog, in a short introduction to the Guide Dogs charity.


Louise will demonstrate how Rene assists her in her daily life and will talk about The mission of the Guide Dogs society which is to ensure that no one living with sight loss is left out of life!

Dog-tastic fun for you and your furry friend


Saturday 15 April, 10am-1pm 

Creative activities for the whole family and an extra special dog show.

Percival Guildhouse Gardens.