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6 May - ongoing
Paint a Pot Workshops
Harley Gallery S80 3LW
www.harleygallery.co.uk
Join us on the first Saturday of every
month for a Monthly Paint a Pot
workshop, and personalise your
own piece of pottery. Bring
the family and get creative in
our specialist Pottery Studio.
Choose from a wide selection of
ready-made pottery, including mugs,
plates, trinket boxes, egg cups and money
boxes, and use our glazes to decorate them
to your own design. Suitable for all ages, but
children must be accompanied by an adult at
all times. T: 01909 501 700.
9 Sep - 9 Jun
Harley Art Club
Harley Gallery S80 3LW
www.harleygallery.co.uk
For children aged 6-11. The Art Club will
encourage your children to look, draw and
discover- developing making skills and an
understanding of art and craft. Children
will spend Saturday morning with Harley
Education & Engagement Manager Dayle,
having fun and getting messy in these
hands-on monthly Saturday sessions. See
website for dates. Booking essential.
T: 01909 501700.
16 Dec -to 4 Mar
Free Family Fun!
Nottingham Contemporary NG1 2GB
www.nottinghamcontemporary.org
Let’s get creative and explore Nottingham
Contemporary’s exhibitions – for free! Lots
of hands-on making and fun every weekend
and every day of the school holidays. 11am-
3pm. All ages welcome. Just drop-in (Closed
Mondays, except bank holidays).
T: 0115 948 9750.
7 Jan - 2 Dec
The Original Nottingham
Ghost Walk
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem NG1 6AD
www.ticketor.com/nottinghamghostwalk/
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Every Saturday evening at 7.00pm, from
the first in Saturday in January to the first
Saturday in December, inclusive – without
doubt the most successful regular walking
tour in Nottingham! Tickets available on the
night from your guide or at any time from
the bar at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem. Online
booking available for all walks.
Don’t forget to
say you saw it in
Primary Times!
8 Jan - 26 Mar
Bigger Little Playhouse
Nottingham Playhouse NG1 5AF
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Bigger Little Playhouse is for children
aged 5 – 8, held on Monday
evenings from 4.30pm – 5.30pm
(excluding Monday 15th January
and Half Term w/c 19th February
2018). The children work towards
a small sharing of their work each
term, the sessions give children an
introduction to theatre, covering short drama
games and exercises and exploring themes ,
such as circus skills and physical theatre. The
term will last for 10 sessions. To book your
place please contact the Box Office on
0115 941 9419.
9 Jan - 25 Apr
Yard Young People’s Theatre
New Art Exchange NG7 6BE
www.nae.org.uk
5pm-7pm Tuesdays. This term our Tuesday
group (7-10yrs) will be continuing work with
drama techniques, having fun with a range
of games and exercises which develop acting
skills and build confidence. If you would like
to join our growing family of performers,
please do get in touch: Saziso@nae.org.uk.
Admission: FREE. Age range: Tues 7-10 yrs.
15 Jan - 12 Feb
Story Fun
Arnold Library NG5 7EE
www.inspireculture.org.uk
9.30am-11am. Bring books to life with Story
Fun. Come along with your child/ren (aged
2-5 years) for a story followed by themed
craft activities. All materials for your creations
are provided, which you’ll be able to take
home and continue the fun! Free event.
Suitable for children aged 5-9. Must be
accompanied by an adult (19+).
17 Jan -to 28 Mar
Youth Theatre For 9-11 Years
Nottingham Playhouse NG1 5AF
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Youth Theatre group is run at Nottingham
Playhouse on Wednesdays in term time. If you’d
like to have fun, make new friends and learn
drama skills through group work, improvisation
and physical theatre, then come and join us! All
abilities welcome. Places: £60 for 10 sessions.
To book your place please contact the Box
Office on 0115 941 9419. (Please note: there
are no sessions during half term).
27 Jan -to 28 Apr
Saturday Art Club
New Art Exchange NG7 6BE
www.nae.org.uk
10.30am-12.30pm Saturdays. Due to popular
demand our offer for families is growing!
This season we’re thrilled to announce
that Saturday Art Club will now take place
each and every Saturday morning (during
exhibition periods). So just drop in and rely
on us to kick start your weekend with creative
fun for all the family. Free event, just drop in!
T: 0115 924 8630.
3 Feb
Children’s Craft Club
Eastwood Library NG16 3GB
www.inspireculture.org.uk
10.30am-11.30am. Come along and join
us for family friendly, craft activities at the
Saturday Craft Club! Suitable for children.
Free event, No booking needed.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic Family Rave
Glee Club NG1 7EH
www.glee.co.uk
The latest offering from family rave
organisers Big Fish Little Fish will take place
on Saturday, February 3 from 1.30pm-4pm
- and Teddy bear fancy dress is encouraged.
There will also be themed craft tables, a giant
colouring mural and Play-Doh table. A play
area with tents and tunnels will include a
baby chill out space with mats and a small
ball pool. Visit website to book tickets.
Wild Kids - Wild Art
Attenborough Nature Reserve NG9 6DY
www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
At Wild Kids we find out about nature on our
local patch. The sessions allows your child to
explore and discover the nature around them
with lots of hands on and fun activities...with
a different theme each month. 10.15am to
12.15pm. £6 per child. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. T: 0115 972 1777.
3 Feb - 4 Mar
Family Fun Workshops
Nottingham Contemporary NG1 2GB
www.nottinghamcontemporary.org
Join us every weekend for free family fun
activities to explore and develop your
little ones’ creativity. FREE! Every
weekend during our exhibitions
from 11am-3pm! No need to
book, just drop in and stay as
long as you like. See website
for full workshop details.
4 Feb
Family Conservation Fun
Sherwood Forest Country Park
NG21 9HN
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
FREE event. Help restore an area of
abandoned woodland, learn why we’re
doing it and how it will benefit t the site and
nature. Bring a packed lunch. 10.30am-
3.00pm.
10 Feb
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Old Market Square NG1 2LH
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
10:30-17:30. This is a free event! Nottingham
City Council and partners invite you to the Old
Market Square to celebrate 2018 - Chinese
year of the dog. See and participate in
activities which regularly feature as part of
We check
listings carefully but
event details and prices
may be subject to change.
Please always check
with the venue.
China’s New Year celebrations. There will
be arts and crafts, storytelling, music
and dance including the Chinese Dragon
dance. Also, ample opportunities to try out
some authentic Chinese New Year foods!
Board Games for Bored Kids
Sutton in Ashfield Library NG17 1BP
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Are you bored on Saturdays and looking
for something to do? We run a free board
games club. Come and join in and meet
new friends. Children of all ages. FREE! No
need to book.
Children’s Saturday Craft
Mansfield Central Library NG18 1NH
www.inspireculture.org.uk
Come and join us to make a
Remembrance Day Picture. Suitable
for children of all ages. Free entry.
No need to book.
Fat Thursday on a Saturday
New Art Exchange NG7 6BE
www.nae.org.uk
Join Nottingham’s Signpost to Polish
Success to celebrate Fat Thursday with
an afternoon of family activities inspired
by the tales of Pyza, the Polish dumpling
girl! Enjoy family crafts and the screening
of ‘Pyza’s adventures through Poland’
(subtitled). Try a free Pączki, a jam-filled
Polish doughnut, as Polish kitchens use
up the last of their rich foods before Lent.
Join us to learn more about Polish culture
and customs with fun for all the family.
2.00-4.00pm. Admission: FREE. Age range:
All are welcome. T: 0115 924 8630.
10 - 25 Feb
February Half Term Family
Space
The Workhouse, Southwell NG25 0PT
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
We will have a family space open for both
Leicester and Nottingham school holidays.
There will be different types of activities
daily, from crafts to games, something for
all ages of the family. FREE event. 12.00-
4.00pm. T: 01636-817269.
10 Feb - 4 Mar
Snowdrops at Hodsock
2018
Hodsock Priory S81 0TY
hwww.hodsockpriory.com
The Snowdrop gardens
and woodland walk will
re-open from 10 February
to 4 March. Open daily from
10am to 4pm (last entry). New for
2018 awe-inspiring aerial and acrobatic
outdoor theatre. The Whispering Wood
Folk’s skilful promenade-style theatre will
take place in Horse pasture Wood over Fri
16th to Sun 18th February. Tickets can
either be purchased at the entrance gate
on arrival or in advance online. Woodland
theatre inc. Fire & Light Shows (16th –
18th Feb)
12 - 23 Feb
Mud N Myths At Clumber Park
Clumber Park S80 3AZ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11.00am-12.00pm. Outdoor activity to
turn stories into wild art using natural
materials. This event is free, but normal
admission charges apply for the venue.
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