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Nick Sharratt's Big Draw-Along
Join this much-loved children's writer and illustrator in a family-friendly, fun filled draw-along for all ages.
Nick's best-selling picture books include You Choose, Shark in the Park and Pants. He's also the illustrator of Jacqueline Wilson's phenomenally popular children's novels including Tracy Beaker. Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on.
WHY? Nick shares ways to invent your own crazy creatures and gives loads of top tips as you draw along with him
Age guidance: 6+ years. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What to bring:
- Drawing materials
- Paper
- Something to lean on
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
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Family Ceilidh
A live band, easy to learn dance steps and lots of laughter for a Sunday afternoon.
Join us for a reel and a jig around the Long Barn.
WHY? A great way for families to spend some fine quality time together
Long Barn
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
Sessions are 45 minutes.
Crafts for February Half Term:
Monday 18 February: Space – UFO and Rocket Picture
Tuesday 19 February: Birds – Parrot & Owl
Wednesday 20 February: Duck and a Rowing Boat
Thursday 21 February: Space – UFO and Rocket Picture
Friday 22 February: Toadstools and Gnomes
Age guidance: 5-8 years.
£5 per child
Storytelling
11am and 1.30pm.
Join our storytellers in the magical story den for interactive tales!
This Half Term the stories will be
Mon 18 Feb - The Bag of Warmth
Tues 19 Feb - The Witch got on at Paddington Station (by Dylan Sheldon)
Thur 21 Feb - Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson.
Fri 22 Feb - The Magic Porridge Pot
Sat 23 Feb - The Magic Paintbrush by Julia Donaldson
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Age guidance: 3-7 years.
£2 per person
The Bear
From the book by Raymond Briggs
Adapted by Pins and Needles
Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a polar bear a bath, or clear up its poo?
One night when she's fast asleep, Tilly is visited by an enormous bear. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly's not scared.
The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar bear, this playful, funny and heart-warming tale is one of imagination and growing up.
Featuring inventive design, original music, and magical puppetry.
'Move over War Horse, this polar puppet is magic' The Guardian
- 26 Nov
- 27 Nov
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Take Root
Quest Family Fest: Schools and Community Exhibition
Continue your festival exploration in the gallery. Complete a Quest. Encounter towering plants, roots in the undergrowth and creepy crawlies above and below the surface as GIANT crops grow!
Visual artists Raphaella Sapir and Amelia Pimlott have worked with students and the local community to create an environment inspired by The Enormous Turnip a re-potted version of this world-famous and much loved children’s story!
Norden Farm Gallery
- 9 Apr FREE
- 10 Apr FREE
- 10 more dates...
The Enormous Turnip
Living in their tiny shed amongst the garden tools, Mr and Mrs Chickweed’s prize-winning vegetables have taken over everything!
Before they retire, they can’t resist planting one last seed.
But no one knew that a vegetable could grow bigger than the cat, the dog and you and me put together! It’s gigantic, its roots are under the house and it’s taking over!
Unswerving energy, eccentric puppetry and live music in a re-potted version of this world-famous and much loved children’s story!
WHY? ‘Puppetry, live music and good old-fashioned charm sprout up left, right and centre’ The Stage
Age guidance: 3-10 years
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Eggs on Legs
Presented by Garlic Theatre.
Once I found a little egg
To my surprise it grew a leg!
Where did it come from?
Where will it go?
To find out come and see the show...
A cracking family show full of wonder and surprise. Garlic Theatre bring you a Dr Zeuss world filled with funny, crazy eggs that hatch in the most unexpected places.
WHY? Full of clowning, puppets and zany music to make you roll around with laughter
Ages guidance: 3-7 years.
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
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