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24-25 Oct
Attenborough Holiday Club - Spiders
Attenborough Nature Reserve NG9 6DY
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Join us as we discover more about our
eight-legged friends at Attenborough Nature
Reserve. Suitable for children aged 4 and
above. All children must be accompanied by
an adult. Please note that some activities take
place outside so please come dressed for the
weather! 10.15am-12.15pm, £6 per child. To
book, visit the website for full details.
25 Oct
Make a Pinecone Ancient Greek Owl
Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD
www.lakesidearts.org.uk
11am-4pm at University of Nottingham
Museum. Drop into the Museum and make
a pinecone Ancient Greek owl–ideal for
families to enjoy together. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. T: 0115 846 7777.
Halloween Children’s Craft
Newark Library NG24 1UW
www.inspireculture.org.uk
2.15-3.15pm Come along and make scary
‘stuff’. Free event. No need to book.
T: 01636 703966/676367.
Code Club
Sutton-in-Ashfield Library NG17 1BP
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Do you have a favourite computer game?
Would you like to learn how to make your own
computer games? At Code Club, you can learn
how to make cool games, animations and
websites too! Suitable for age: Children 7+. Free
event. Booking required T: 01623 556296.
Booking: Required
Circus Workshops Ages 6-11
Mansfield Palace Theatre
www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk
Circus workshops with the cast! We are excited
to be able to offer youngsters the chance to ‘get
their circus on’ with Cirque Enchantment on 25
October. The cast of this amazing new show are
running workshops to try your hand at juggling,
acrobatics, hula hoop, performance and make
up skills. Workshop participants and their
families qualify for £1.00 per ticket discount on
show tickets. Workshops are stand alone and
participants do not need to buy show tickets to
take part.
26 Oct
Cook on a Camp Fire & Build a Den
Clumber Park S80 3AZ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Join our Rangers and have a go at building a
den in our woodlands. A great activity to get all
the family involved, one thing to keep in mind
all members of the team/family must fit in the
Den once it is completed. Free event. No need
to book. T: 01909 544917.
Half Term Workshop: Dinos in 3D
Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD www.lakesidearts.org.uk
For 7-11 year olds. Taking inspiration from the
Dinosaurs of China exhibition, make your own
clay creatures with Katrin Moye, Lakeside’s
artist-in-residence. Collect your kiln-fired dino
three weeks after the workshop. Please book via
T: 0115 846 7777.
Pirates Ahoy! Family Fun Day
Worksop Library S80 2BP
www.inspireculture.org.uk
10am-3pm. Shiver me timbers me hearties!
Drop in to West Bridgford Library this half-term
for some pirate skulduggery. Expect pirate
crafts and stories with lots of saying ‘Arrr!’.
Suitable for children 4+ and their families.
T: 01909 535353.
Wild Woodlands
Idle Valley Nature Reserve DN22 8RQ
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Join us for an exciting day of activities. You
will learn how to light fires safely, build your
own shelters and learn bushcraft skills. You
will also get a chance to explore the wildlife
in a woodland setting. For children aged 8-14,
10.30am-2.00pm, £12. Outdoor clothing and
a packed lunch are essential. Parents and
guardians are not required to attend. Booking
required. T: 01777 858 245.
27 Oct
Pumpkin Carving
Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD
www.lakesidearts.org.uk
1pm-3pm at Boathouse, Highfields Park. £3 per
pumpkin. For children and families. Come along
to the park and carve a ‘jack-o’-lantern’ to scare
the ‘trick or treat’ guests silly. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Please book on
T: 0115 846 7777.
Pirates Ahoy! Family Fun Day
Mansfield Central Library NG18 1NH
www.inspireculture.org.uk
10am-3pm. Shiver me timbers me hearties!
Drop in to West Bridgford Library this half-term
for some pirate skulduggery. Expect pirate
crafts and stories with lots of saying ‘Arrr!’.
Suitable for children 4+ and their families.
T: 01623 651 337.
Wild Play
Idle Valley Nature Reserve DN22 8RQ
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Become an Idle Valley wildlife explorer and take
part in one of our wildlife experiences. In this
session we will be using sweep nets to find out
about the invertebrates that live in grassland
habitats. For children aged 5 +, £6 per child.
10.30am – 12.00 noon. Outdoor clothing is
essential. Parents and guardians are required to
stay with their children. Booking essential.
T: 01777 858 245.
Skylarks Holiday Club - Autumn
Adventure
Skylark Nature Reserve NG12 2LU
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
Join us as we discover the autumn wildlife at
Skylarks Nature Reserve, including our eightlegged
friends! Suitable for children aged 4 and
above. All children must be accompanied by an
adult. Please note that all the activities take
place outside so please come dressed for the
weather! 10.30am-12.30pm, £6 per child. To
book visit the website. T: 0115 958 8242.
Meet the Ghost of Wollaton Park
Wollaton Hall NG8 2AE
www.wollatonhall.org.uk
Kids Half Term Special! During this unique ghost
tour of Wollaton Deer Park, home to an ancient
deer herd and loved by visitors for its tranquil
settings, you will hear some of the less known
spine chilling tales of the park and grounds,
as you visit the lake, the Camellia House and
the Doric Temple. Tour starts at 2:30pm by the
Red Telephone Box. Adults £12 – Children £12
– Children under 5 go free (All children must
be accompanied by a ticket paying adult.)
– Limited Availability. Approximately 1 mile
walk – The paths are all wheelchair and buggy
friendly. T: 0115 8763100.
Museums at Night: Shadow Puppet
Magic
Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD
www.lakesidearts.org.uk
2pm-6.45pm at University of Nottingham
Museum & Performing Arts Studio. £10 per
child. Suitable for ages 8-11. Step into the past
through the magic of shadow puppet theatre.
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