With the summer holidays nearly upon us, it is time to look for fun children's activities to fill the days!
There are lots of brilliant (and often completely free) creative things going on locally that you can all get involved in. Here is a small selection.
There are lots of brilliant (and often completely free) creative things going on locally that you can all get involved in. Here is a small selection.
The first Saturday of every month is 'Monster Saturday' at Torquay Museum.
Each provides opportunities for children and families to learn through fun, hands-on activities for all ages. Activities to date have ranged from printmaking, plaster reliefs, animation and painting, to microscope work, building ‘vinegar volcanos’ and other hands-on experiments, studying fossils - and building molecules out of sweets!
Monster Saturdays are free with a museum ticket. All entry tickets are valid for one year, so families buy one entry ticket and can then join in all other Monster Saturdays for free.
The Museum also runs holiday workshops at a low cost, the theme for the summer holidays is 'Plundering Pirates' which ties in with their new exhibition.
Mrs Hadley often takes her own children to the 'Monster Saturdays' and highly recommends them!
We are very fortunate to have access to a truly superb museum just up the road in Exeter.
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum has recently undergone extensive modernisation and is thoroughly worth a visit if you haven't been yet. There are stunning new displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities. Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children and the world cultures galleries display stunning items from all over the world. Even better than that, it is completely free to get in! Perfect for those drizzly summer days.
There are extra family activities arranged for the summer holidays, some of which incur a small cost. Click on the link above for extra information regarding these special events.
In Plymouth you will find yet another super local museum. Plymouth City Museum run family-friendly activities in each half term and school holiday. The following activities are what is planned for the summer holidays this year,
Tuesday Film Screenings
Enjoy a series of free, family-friendly film screenings on Tuesday afternoons throughout August at the City Museum and Art Gallery.
Tuesday 6, 13, 20 and 27 August 2013
Tuesday 6, 13, 20 and 27 August 2013
Wednesday Drop-Ins
Get creative with the City Museum and Art Gallery's free, family-friendly drop-in activity sessions on Wednesday mornings throughout August.
Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 August 2013
Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 August 2013
Thursday Workshops
Work with one of the City Museum and Art Gallery's Learning Officers to explore your creative talents in one or more of its bookable summer workshops.
Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 August
Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 August
They are mainly suitable for children aged 5 to 11 although younger/older siblings are welcome too. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission is free but places must be booked in advance on 01752 304774.
Make Roman-inspired objects to mark the 2013 Festival of British Archaeology.
Saturday 27 July 2013
Saturday 27 July 2013
Coming up later in the year:
- Little Monsters: Saturday 26 October 2013
- Dr Who Day: Saturday 23 November 2013
- Santa Stops Here: Saturday 14 December 2013
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas: Tuesday 24 December 2013
The Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden are beautiful art galleries in a stunning location!
Although slightly further afield, if any of you are staying in Cornwall both are worth a visit, particularly on days when they have something special arranged for children.
There is a family activity trail at the Barbara Hepworth Museum. Designed for adults and younger children to have fun together exploring this magical environment that was the artist’s home and studio, including the garden she created for her sculpture.
Available from the Admissions Desk, Barbara Hepworth Museum.
Price (£2.50) includes sketchbook and simple art materials.
The Art Base Summer Holiday workshops at the Tate also look great. Let your children explore, create and play at these drop-in sessions. The workshops are free with admission and there is no need to book, although spaces are limited so get there early to avoid disappointment.
Click on the link above for more details of family events at the Tate St Ives over the summer.
Although slightly further afield, if any of you are staying in Cornwall both are worth a visit, particularly on days when they have something special arranged for children.
There is a family activity trail at the Barbara Hepworth Museum. Designed for adults and younger children to have fun together exploring this magical environment that was the artist’s home and studio, including the garden she created for her sculpture.
Available from the Admissions Desk, Barbara Hepworth Museum.
Price (£2.50) includes sketchbook and simple art materials.
The Art Base Summer Holiday workshops at the Tate also look great. Let your children explore, create and play at these drop-in sessions. The workshops are free with admission and there is no need to book, although spaces are limited so get there early to avoid disappointment.
Click on the link above for more details of family events at the Tate St Ives over the summer.
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