Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.

Led by Amanda Schenk

Quest Family Fest

Tues 8 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Jewelled Fish
Create a jewelled fish to sparkle in the light.

Wed 9 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Ocean Suncatchers
Kids will have fun making a ocean animal craft to decorate your windows.

Thur 10 Apr 11.30am
Printed Flowers
A printmaking workshop to design and make your own printed flower artwork.

Tues 15 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Cone Cats
3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing Cat.

Wed 16 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Dragon eyes
Create a fantastic dragon eye drawing using oil pastels in this art workshop.

Sat 19 Apr 11.30am and 1.30pm
Fancy birds
3D papercraft workshop, make a fun free-standing fancy bird.

Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years | All materials provided.

£6 per person

Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

•   8 Apr from £6
•   8 Apr from £6
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Presented by StoryDen.

Based on the book by Joe Todd-Stanton.

Nyla has moved to the city. When a comet comes soaring through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can’t resist following it…

An extraordinary story about welcoming the new with songs, puppetry and plenty of magic.

Suitable for ages 5+ years.

Courtyard Theatre
£16 | £14 under 16s

Early Bird Family and Friends Offer (4 people) £52 (until 31 Aug)

Family and Friends (4 people) £56 (after 31 Aug)

•  25 Nov
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Presented by The Last Baguette.

The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?

Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!

A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.

Run time: 1 hour including a stay and play session

Suitable for ages 2+ years and their grown ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!

Studio
£14 | £12 under 16s

Early Bird Family and Friends Offer (4 people) £44 (until 31 Aug)

Family and Friends (4 people) £48 (after 31 Aug)

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Singing is a great way to relieve stress and promote well-being.

Meet new people and take some time for you in this new acappella choir for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their babies!

It is a baby friendly class, created especially so you can bring the baby you care for. Grown ups are in a semi circle (with room for your buggy next to you) and babies can sit, crawl or play on the blanket in front of you.

These uplifting classes are led by conductor/composer (and mum) Marta Radwan. There's no auditions, no singing experience is needed and you don't need to have a 'good voice' - just an openness to have a go! You'll be sure to know the songs and there will even be some which include your little one.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

12.30pm - 1.30pm

Summer
Fri 25 Apr - 16 May (4 weeks)
Fri 23 May - 20 Jun (4 weeks) (excl 30 May)
Fri 27 Jun - 18 Jul (4 weeks)

£10 per session | £32 per 4 week course | £40 per 5 week course

•  25 Apr from £10
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Led by Mairi Cowieson

Showstopper Tots Musical Theatre themed music and movement classes for ages 2 - 5yrs. Younger siblings are welcome. Under 6 months free.

Join us for our exciting Lion King themed term. I Just Can't Wait to be King! so, come and join other little lion cubs, as we get ready for our Morning Report and sing Hakuna Matata.

The classes take the children on an adventure, exploring the music and story of The Lion King. Learning a dance to help with their coordination, singing songs and playing drama games to help with their confidence. Each class ends with our mini theatre and story song, written especially for ShowstopperUk, by fabulous West End composers.

This story song is added to each week to enhance their engagement and concentration skills. It's also fun for the parents / carers who attend with their little ones.

Building confidence, musicality, coordination, concentration, all through the wonderful world of Musical Theatre.

Led by a professional West End performer and director.

Spring

Course 2:
Thur 27 Feb - 3 Apr (6 weeks)

Summer

Course 1: Lion King
Thur 24 Apr - 22 May (5 weeks)

Whole course - £40 (5 weeks) (1 adult and 1 child)
Trial on 24 Apr - £9 (1 adult and 1 child) Siblings £5.40
£32 (1 adult and 1 child) if you would like to continue for the rest of the remaining 4 weeks please put remaining dates in the basket when re-booking and a discount will apply.

Drop-in sessions for the rest of the term £9 (1 adult and 1 child) I siblings £5.40.

Course 2:
Thur 5 Jun - 17 Jul (7 weeks)

Whole course - £56 (7 weeks) (1 adult and 1 child)
Trial on 5 June - £9 (1 adult and 1 child) Siblings £5.40
£48 (1 adult and 1 child) if you would like to continue for the remaining 6 weeks please put remaining dates in the basket when re-booking and a discount will apply.

Drop-in sessions for the rest of the term £9 (1 adult and 1 child) I siblings £5.40.

Age guidance: 2 - 5 years

•  24 Apr from £540
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Relax in this interactive chill out space, drenched in colour.

Created with local schools and community groups our Gallery will be a sensory feast this holiday.

A calming counterpoint to the excitement of the rest of the festival, this imaginative immersive space is a place to drift away in the imagination. 

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays

Entry is Free

•   8 Apr FREE
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Led by Funky Monkeys

Have you ever wondered what your baby is thinking or feeling? Would it help if they could communicate those thoughts and feelings to you?

Sign and rhyme teaches parents / carers and their little ones, simple sign language that enables them to communicate before speech takes over. Just like waving and clapping, your baby can learn to tell you when they’re hungry, in pain or just that they’ve seen a dog! This is empowering to them and hugely rewarding for you! In most cases babies who sign learn to talk sooner than their non-signing peers.

Signs are used in class, like actions, to accompany songs and nursery rhymes and with an array of props, puppets, instruments and the use of disco lights, bubbles and parachutes to enhance the sensory experience and make learning more fun.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 30 Apr
1.45pm - 2.30pm

Summer
Wed 7 May - 23 Jul
1.45pm - 2.30pm

£8.50 for 1 Adult and 1 Child | £4 Siblings (9 months +)
£45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)

•  16 Apr from £4
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