Primary Times North & East Yorkshire Feb 17

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Minecraft Scarborough
Come and join the fun at this exciting crafting
table workshop, where you can make Minecraft
Steve & creeper heads. Craft your own tools or
draw your favourite characters. Or even invent
some new creatures or mods of your own. The Spa
YO11 2HD www.coastival.com
What’s in the Box
What’s in your box? Only you will know, because
it’ll be your happy memory made into a picture
that becomes the actual box itself! Your drawing of
a special happy memory, something you are ‘very
glad that happened’, or was it a dream? – your
drawing illustration, with added collage if you like,
magically becomes the ‘Treasure’ in your Treasure
Chest – a personal treasure to remember and for
others only to guess about… The Spa YO11 2HD
www.coastival.com
Suitcase Circus
Roll Up! Roll Up! The Suitcase Circus is coming to
Coventry University! As part of Rollercoastival, come
join the circus at our amazing workshops. Learn
circus skills with award winning circus performer
Pete White. You will be amazed at what you can
do! Watch an entertaining demonstration from
Pete, then have a go at these amazing circus skills –
juggling, plate spinning, diabolo, flower stick, poi,
hula hooping, Chinese ribbons and fabulous feather
balancing. There is something for everyone – from
complete beginners to those who have done it
before. The Spa YO11 2HD www.coastival.com
18-25 Feb
Mad Science Week
An educational and fun week of science is coming
to Stockeld Park in February Half Term 2017 The
Stockeld Park Atrium will have a visit from Sublime
Science. Stockeld Park LS22 4AN
www.stockeldpark.co.uk
18-26 Feb
Half Term Fun at Whitby Abbey
Join us at the abbey this half term for family fun.
Whitby Abbey YO22 4JT
www.english-heritage.org.uk/whitbyabbey
Why Stars Matter Trail
Did you know that stars affect you and the forest
every day? Follow our ‘Why Stars Matter’ trail
to find out how. The trail starts at Dalby Forest
Visitor Centre, and along the 0.5 mile route you
will find out why stars matter and take part in fun
activities along the way Dalby Forest YO18 7LT
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk
February Family Fun
From steam rides to storytelling, we’ve got lots of
hands-on fun for the whole family this February
half term. Join in with Flying Scotsman model
making, take a ride on the Miniature Railway
and find out all about speedy locomotives in our
exciting Need for Speed science show. National
Railway Museum YO26 4XJ nrm.org.uk/febfun
Weather Hunters’ Trail
Become a weather hunter with our daily weather
trail through the garden. Find out about different
types of weather – from sun and snow to
hurricanes and hailstorms – and learn about the
different weather systems that affect the planet.
Don’t forget to collect your Garden Detective
sticker on your way home. Harlow Carr HG3 1QB
www.rhs.org.uk
Brilliant books
Whether they make you laugh out loud or hide
beneath the covers, the excitement of a good
book is hard to beat. Enjoy our book inspired
exhibition from the Chris Beetles Gallery, add
your own rhyme to the poetry corner and at
the weekend come along to a book swap. Let’s
celebrate everything wonderful from hearing or
telling the best tales! Nunnington Hall YO62 5UY
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall
February half-term
There will be two trails themed around finding
your way with a map and compass - one for
younger visitors and a more challenging option
for older children. Eden from Stories Alive will
be here on Friday 24 & Saturday 25 February for
free story sessions throughout the day - not to be
missed. Beningbrough Hall YO30 1DD
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbroughhall-gallery-and-gardens
Pots of fun!
Check out the Swanley Grange medieval style
garden for inspiration before heading into the
workshop to decorate your own pot to take home
ready for some spring gardening. Fountains
Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden HG4 3DY
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbeyand-studley-royal-water-garden
Animals Under the Stars
A trail through the Dales Countryside Museum
looking for nocturnal and diurnal animals and
learning about how they have adapted to survive
and hunt in the dark. Dales Countryside Museum
DL8 3NT www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
February Family Fun
From steam rides to storytelling, we’ve got lots of
hands-on fun for the whole family this February
half term. Join in with Flying Scotsman model
making, take a ride on the Miniature Railway
and find out all about speedy locomotives in
our exciting Need for Speed science show. Plus
see our huge turntable in action and uncover
the secrets of how a steam locomotive works
National Railway Museum YO26 4XJ
nrm.org.uk/febfun
February Half Term at NYMR
Enjoy a fun-packed, full day out along the North
Yorkshire Moors Railway this half term where
you can see Hogsmeade Station at Goathland,
spectacular family walks at Levisham and the
railway’s engine sheds at Grosmont. Pickering
Railway Station YO18 7AJ www.nymr.com
19 Feb
Robin Hood’s Bay Ghost Walk
Journey through the narrow streets and
alleyways of Bay as you listen to tales of the
strange and supernatural mingling with ancient
legends, smugglers, shipwrecks, spiritual
mysteries and rip roaring ghost stories. National
Trust’s Old Coastguard Station YO22 4SJ
www.whitbystoryteller.co.uk
Seashore Scavenger Hunt
Join us we go in search of treasures washed up by
winter storms. There’s a big focus on exploring
these environments safely and thinking about
how we can protect them for the future. Dress
appropriately and no nets or buckets please.
Living Seas Centre YO15 1AE www.ywt.org.uk
20-22 Feb
Dramarama Daze (4-7 YRS)
Holiday themed drama workshops for children
aged 4-7. A great way to get creative, have fun
and meet new friends and get involved in a
pocket sized production. Each day ends with
a performance for family and friends (2.45pm)
STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE YO11 1JW
www.sjt.uk.com
Dramarama Daze (8-12 YRS)
Holiday themed drama workshops for children
aged 8-12. A great way to get creative, have
fun and meet new friends and get involved in
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