Carols in the Dungeon
Pontefract Castle Castle Chain, Pontefract, WakefieldWhere is the most unusual place you have heard a carol concert? Want to experience something different? Come to Carols in the Dungeon! Booking essential
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Where is the most unusual place you have heard a carol concert? Want to experience something different? Come to Carols in the Dungeon! Booking essential
Where is the most unusual place you have heard a carol concert? Want to experience something different? Come to Carols in the Dungeon! Booking essential
Christmas themed drop in craft activity in the museum. This is a free drop in event.
Santa will be coming in less that a week, so why not make him feel welcome! Decorate a personalised ceramic plate for you to put his cookies. This is a...
A pop up festive market with lots of Xmas goodies, interactive stalls, entertainment, food & drink. Santa’s grotto with a present for every child. Santa’s bucking reindeer Carol singers Lots...
Festive story sessions with Santa and his elves throughout the day at The Ridings Centre
Buffett, Santa & guests, present and games to be played 🤗🤗🤗
Join Mother Christmas for a relaxed session of stories, songs and festive crafts and receive a Christmas gift to take home. This session is suitable for children on the autism...
Kick start your Christmas celebrations by coming along to our AMAZING Rudolph workshop. Each child will lovingly hand stuff their very own 16″ cuddly Rudolph or Magical Unicorn, complete an...
Carlinghow Theatre Company present the enchanting, magical fairy-tale classic Snow White. Featuring a host of hilarious and wonderful characters, fantastic songs, gorgeous costumes, and of course the famous Magic Mirror.
A free fun activity that everyone can join in with! Whether handling museum objects or taking part in an exciting craft activity, there’s something different to do every Saturday. What...
This fun, family pantomime is based on the Hans Christian Anderson story which combines myth, legend and fairy tale. Our show features all the traditional pantomime characters including our wonderful...
Take your little ones to this free fun activity session at Castleford Museum Toddler Tuesdays is for children aged between 2 and 5 years old and is a fun activity...
Cinderella hardly needs any introduction as it's one of the most popular pantomimes performed in theatres up and down the country in the UK. For those who haven't come across...
Caphouse Creators is a fun monthly activity club here young people aged 8-14 get the opportunity to get creative, learn new skills and work with authentic materials using traditional techniques....
Fun creative session for 2-5 year olds and their adults. Wear messy clothes and feel free to bring your child a drink and small snack - in case they need...
There’s loads going on to entertain you and all the family this February half term at Fairburn Ings! We’ve got a led nest box building session at each site (Thurs...
Wakefield Museum has gone Egyptian mad with the opening of Gateway to Eternity: Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt (exhibition running until July 2020) where you can step inside a recreated...
A fun activity that everyone can join in with! Whether handling museum objects or taking part in an exciting craft activity, there’s something different to do every Saturday. What will...
Diggerland is the Ultimate Adventure UK Theme Park Experience where children and adults alike can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery. Diggerland with...
This February half term, show your love and appreciation for our adorable yet very mischievous meerkat mob. Join us for feeding time and interactive talks from our amazing keepers at...
This February half-term, there’s fun for all the family at Stockeld Park! The park is open from 15th – 23rd of February with plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Get active...
Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Miners’ Welfare, getting hands-on with our mining-themed activities! Lots of different activities and events on every day of the February Half Term...
Join us this February half term and explore our exciting new exhibit featuring Red lionfish, Dog faced pufferfish, Leopard moray eels and more! Learn about how climate change is affecting...
100 sheep will be giving birth to hundreds of lambs at Cannon Hall Farm Activities include talks from the shepherds, lamb bottle feeding demonstrations, tractor rides, soft play and sheep...
Join us for a lively activity session that everyone can take part in! There is something different to do every week, from handling museum objects to getting creative with a...
Get hands on with some creative crafts or take the rare opportunity to handle our precious museum objects. There’s something different to do every Saturday. While you’re visiting, try out...
All children who visit us in fancy dress between Saturday 15 February and Sunday 23 February will travel for HALF PRICE. That’s just £3! In addition to the kids’ half...
Running between 11am and 4pm (weather permitting) Pugneys Light Railway is a family friendly activity to add onto your walk around Pugneys Country Park!
Learn about ancient history by exploring the weapons left behind by our prehistoric ancestors. Create mini bows and arrows, and a replica axe to take home with you! This is...
See Perenbast, the mummy of a woman who lived over 2500 years ago and make a pop-up mummy card for your mummy, or daddy, a friend or even your teacher....
Wakefield’s Festival of Food, Drink & Rhubarb makes a welcome return to the city centre this February half-term, offering plenty of foodie-themed fun and entertainment for all to enjoy over...
Juniper Foodwise family cookery sessions.
Get stuck in a make your own sticky bird feeder to take home. This is a free, drop in activity, but normal admission prices apply
Join ARTventurers for our Arts, Crafts and Creative play sessions for babies and children in Wakefield. These February holidays we’ll be exploring, creating, crafting, singing and dancing inspired by Frozen....
Discover why the Ancient Egyptians revered scarab beetles so much and make your own clay scarab sculpture to keep. This workshop is for ages 6-11 years. This is a free...
Pontefract Library is getting messy this half term with a slimy & sticky slime making session! This is a free activity but booking essential
Lion Learners – Meet the animals!
Work and play together to build sculptures inspired by artist in the Park. Stack, balance, join and arrange out in the fresh air! 11:00am – 12:00pm & 13:30pm – 14:30pm...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Time 9:30am Kitchen Zoo presents Wolf 11am & 1pm
Visit the museum to discover some amazing, amusing and astonishing facts about Pontfract, then make a guessing game to take home with you! This is a free, drop in activity
Come and have a go at Pontefract Castle’s fun half term crafts in the Activity Zone at the castle. This is a free, drop in event and you do not...
Come along to build your own mini bird box in a match box This is a free, drop in activity, but normal admission prices apply
Juniper Foodwise family cookery sessions
Take a trip through time on Castleford Museum’s very special Iron Age Day. Become an Iron Age warrior for the day and learn all about life in the Iron Age....
Give nature a helping hand as wildlife blossoms and birds find their song ready for spring. Make your masterpiece after a fun guided walk around the gardens in search of...
A wonderful opportunity to come and see the Yorkshire Owl Experience. You will get the chance to learn lots of interesting facts as well as handle the owls. This is...
Juniper Foodwise family cookery sessions
Family Crafts and Lunch 10am – 2pm John Clewarth children’s author visit 11:30am
In Ancient Egypt the fan was a necessary piece of equipment, intended to provide shade as well as a cooling breeze. Come along and make a decorated fan inspired by...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Time
Families are invited to join us for this special workshop at Wakefield Museum as we celebrate the history of rhubarb growing in our region! Each family will mix together the...
Playful Sculpture Walk at 12:45pm & 2:30pm Wrap up warm and get your family outside this Winter. Let our artist take you on a playful and interactive walk to wake...
Browse 50+ stalls full of items for ages up to 10 years at bargain prices. If you are looking for quality preloved baby and children's clothes, toys and equipment at...
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly (ages 2 years +)
Poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko have joined forces to write and perform an interactive musical show for children, aged 4-11, and families – Mole & Gecko: THE SHOW...
Come along to Wakefield’s Baby Week 2020, hosted by The Ridings Shopping Centre, FAB and Wakefield Mumbler!! There will be lots of support and advice for those expecting a baby and parents and...
From farm animals to live entertainment with Mr Bloom from CBeebies and his band, all activities are FREE once inside the event which celebrates farming, food and the countryside. This...
Tune into The Gruffalo Facebook page at 4pm every Thursday to join Julia Donaldson on her weekly podcast!! Source: The Gruffalo facebook page
