Mary arrives at Mistlethwaite Manor to find a world sealed shut: the house is silent, the people distant, the gardens locked and forgotten. Mary is no ordinary girl. Forthright and fiercely curious, she’s determined to uncover the secrets hidden behind every door... Suitable for ages 6+ years; check website for detailed performance times.
Bringing together artists from all over the globe as well as free workshops led by musicians and dancers from around the world, food, talks, activities for children, workshops and discoveries.
With a wide variety of music including d 3 Daft Monkeys, Chris Difford, Banter, and Spill The Whisky .
A six-piece band delivering country, bluegrass and transatlantic folk with rich harmonies and a wide-ranging repertoire.
A great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome. Cake sale to raise funds towards the cost of running repair cafes and repair sessions.
Weekly screenings of family classics and recent favourites, exclusively for children and their parents or carers. Unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
Using images from the Museum's collections as well as any you choose to bring to create collages based on different themes. The finished pieces will be displayed in the Museum for everyone to enjoy. No artistic experience necessary. Anyone who contributes a photograph for display will receive free entry to the rest of the Museum, and […]
With interactive performances, big energy, and an atmosphere that keeps the party going all afternoon. From disco to pop classics and singalongs, the ultimate party brunch to the heart of the city.
Featuring Bear, Gorilla, Badger and Hedgehog (with possible appearances from Hedgehog’s golden eggs), this is Jack & The Beanstalk like it’s been thrown in a blender with a drum machine and dodgy celebrity lookalikes. Part Air Guitar workshop and part magical mess.
Proving the opportunity to create something unique with a range of colours and tools. All materials provided.
Four-day camp led by Mike Syms, a KES teacher with 25 years independent tennis coaching experience, providing a high-quality, structured environment where young players can build strong technical foundations, develop tactical awareness and grow in match confidence. The camp blends expert coaching with fun, competitive play. Suitable for students currently in Years 7-9.
A week of creativity with a variety of activities that might include pottery, baking, painting, sewing, drama, stained glass, lego cities, soap-making, dance, creative writing, puzzle design, singing, yoga, papier mache lanterns, scavenger hunts, mandalas with an exhibition and afternoon tea on Friday. Suitable for ages 6-13 years.
With singing, acting, and dancing to rehearse a mystery musical as well as a performance for your friends and family with costumes and props on the final day. Suitable for ages 4-12 years.
Learn the skills of stopframe animation, with lots of hands on activities. You will build your own scenes with Lego, plan and produce your own animated music video, learn how to edit your animations, add voice-overs, sound effects and music to produce a completed film. Suitable for ages 7-12 years.
A full day of creative fun for children, delivered by experienced artists. Each day is designed to explore new skills, art practices and exciting materials with activities inspired by objects and stories from the museum collection as well as temporary exhibitions.
Learn new skills, gain confidence, compete, and enjoy team games. All courses are led by Senior Qualified LTA professional coaches to ensure coaching and safeguarding standards. All equipment can be provided if required. Sessions are divided into age and skill levels and run 9:30am-12:30pm (5-8 years and 9-12 years), and 1-4pm (13+ years). Suitable for […]
Led by a theatre-maker and director, explore a range of theatre-making, devising and acting techniques. You will experiment with storytelling and language to build worlds through movement and performance and create your own play to perform on stage. 27-31 July: ages 5-7 years (9:30am-1pm) and 8-10 years (1:30-4:30pm); 3-7 August: ages 10-12 years (10am-4pm).
Learn how to cook meals from different countries from England to Italy. Explore cuisines from different regions and cook food to eat as a group, as well as developing chopping skills and exploring different baking elements using budget-friendly ingredients to create exciting and tasty meals. All recipes included, recipes include Italian meatballs with garlic bread […]
Learn the skills of singing, acting, and dance in fun, exciting and encouraging themed workshops that are full of creativity! Family and friends are invited to watch a showcase at the end of the workshop. Suitable for ages 6-16 years.
The free creative activities can also be experienced in a quieter way before the museum opens with spaces limited to four accompanied children, these sessions offer an opportunity for those who may find the busy nature of drop-in sessions overwhelming to enjoy the activities in a calm, relaxed environment. Sessions run from 9-10am. Free but […]
From cooking and managing daily life to finding work and handling unexpected situations, many young adults can feel underprepared for independent living. This hands-on, practical course is designed to equip students with the skills and confidence for life beyond school - whether they’re heading to university, travelling, or living away from home for the first […]
Get creative during school holidays with free activities inspired by the Museum's collection and exhibitions.
Create a seasonal decoration using a weaving technique to coincide with the early summer festival of Lammas.
It is the end of term and John Godber’s comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post-Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their BTEC Performing Arts exam to showcase their work. But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that […]
Weekly creative activities in the paddock. 30 July: origami flowers; 6 August: miniature gardens; 13 August: stained glass flowers and butterflies; 20 August: creative play. Suitable for ages 5-12 years; limited places, pre-booking essential.
Bring your teddies and join in with children’s games and activities on the lawn, have your picture taken with teddy bear mascots Marsha and Wilber as well as light refreshments and new teddy bear adoption centre.
A weekend of music, wellbeing, food, workshops, children's activities and much more.
Taking stories from an independent bookstore and bringing them to life with a local reader. Enjoy a tea or coffee alongside the reading; each month the story will be different with worlds to explore and discover together.
Join local drummers and guitarists to form real bands, rehearse properly, and work toward a live gig. You will be guided by professional tutors working in the music industry, to get practical advice, tight arrangements, and insight that only comes from real stages and real studios. For individuals and bands aged 9-14 years. Bring your […]
Watch the zoo come alive at night, experiencing the different ways our animals behave in the evening with live music and performance, bespoke animal talks and food and drinks.
