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The ever popular Maidenhead Beach is back, all summer long – inspired by the laid back tropical paradise that is Goa.
[This is an archived event from 2019]
It’s free to play on every day with beachside tables available for snacks and lunch from the Cafe Bar (including children’s picnic bags).
For maximum chill out, explore the indoor chill out space in our Gallery, featuring work from local schools. Lie back and enjoy projections in the fisherman’s hut or decorate a mandala whilst relaxing on a beanbag. The exhibition is suitable for everyone, including children with SEND.
All of this and a full programme of family films and live events, the Goan Beach is the perfect place to pitch up this Summer.
The Beach has been designed and handmade by Norden Farm with the help of the community.
Peel yourself off the beach and get creative with your little ones in our daily Beach Craft sessions:
Arts and Crafts (45 mins) | £5 per child Monday – Saturday 10am
Or sit back and relax with them in the story den for our Storytelling sessions:
Storytelling (20 mins) | £2 per person Monday – Saturday 11am and 1.30pm
The Community Kite Festival is a free event taking place in Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) on Sunday 1 September – everyone welcome! The festival runs from 1pm – 4pm.
The workshops are led by specialist kite makers, Community Kite Project.
In these drop-in sessions our practitioners will guide you through the process of making either the Patang Kite – the Indian Fighter Kite, or a classic Trapezoid Kite.
Make and decorate your kite to stand out in the sky at the Community Kite Festival which takes place in Boyn Grove Park on Sunday 1 September.
Workshops are suitable for all the family and tickets are £3.50 per person.
Please note a space must be booked for every person attending the workshop, including supervising adults.
Click here to visit our drop in workshop booking page.
A photographer representing Norden Farm may be present throughout the summer holiday at The Maidenhead Beach.
These images may be published by Norden Farm in the press and on social media platforms. Images may also be used for external distribution and used in marketing materials including, but not limited to, brochures, flyers, adverts and banners.
If you are visiting The Maidenhead Beach and would rather not be in our photos, please speak to our Box Office team when you arrive.
With thanks to our funders: RBWM, The Spoore Merry and Rixman Foundation, and The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation
Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts.
Join Kayleigh Robinson for story inspired craft sessions:
Thu 4 Apr | 11.30am Flipbook
Embark on a journey of storytelling through the art of flip books! Learn how to create a simple animation which can be continued and coloured in at home.
Fri 5 Apr | 1.30pm Wooden Story Stones
Design your very own Story Stone which can be used in storytelling activities, blending their stones to create fantastical tales.
Tues 9 Apr |12pm Make Your Own Notebook
Design and craft your very own notebook using paper and ribbon, turning blank pages into a canvas for your imagination.
Wed 10 Apr | 12pm Create your own character
Learn the art of character design, exploring different shapes, expressions, and accessories to make each character truly one-of-a-kind.
Sessions are 45 minutes | Suitable for ages 4 - 11 years | All materials provided.
Please note that children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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 & 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 10 Jan - 24 Apr, exc 14 Feb and 10 Apr
1.45pm - 2.30pm
£7.50 for 1 Adult and 1 Child | £4.50 for additional siblings
Led by Lucy Carpenter.
A creative adventure over four days. Working towards a final exhibition where the artwork will come to life, Lucy and her team will be exploring the wonderful world of illustration.
Including tickets to Nick Sharratt’s Drawalong to get truly inspired!
For ages 8 - 14 years.
Tues 9 Apr – Fri 12 Apr 11am – 4pm
£160 (£145 Advantage Card holder)
An energetic and creative music and movement class for babies and children under 5.
This fun and funky session uses lights, puppets, parachute, instruments and music to get your little ones moving!
Suitable for ages 9 months - 5 years.
Spring
12 Jan - 26 Apr, exc 16 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Apr
11am - 11.45am
£7.50 | Siblings (18 months +) £4.50 | £26 for 4 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically.
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
Fri 12 Jan - 9 Feb (5 weeks)
Fri 23 Feb - 22 Mar (5 weeks)
Drop in sessions Fri 19 Apr and 26 Apr
12.30pm - 1.30pm
£10 per session | £40 for 5 week course
Presented by The Rubbish Shakespeare Company.
Enemies. Balconies. Kissing... sausage rolls!?
Three idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, using only a box of tatty wigs, a worn floral dress, and a burst airbed they found by the bins.
Described as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ Primary Times, the beloved Rubbish Shakespeare Company returns with an anarchic and joyous family friendly treat.
Featuring clowning, slapstick and knowingly mischievous storytelling, this ‘side-splittingly funny’ The List production is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare - or even theatre itself!
‘A genius way to bring the Bard to fresh audiences’ ★★★★★ West End Best Friend
‘Anything but rubbish! This is stripped back theatre at its very finest' ★★★★★ At The Theatre
‘It’s pure rubbish… and you’ll love every minute’ ★★★★★ Wee Review
‘A high class piece of entertainment, whatever your age’ Fringe Review
Suitable for ages 4+ years.
Studio
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
The Rubbish Shakespeare Company website
@RubbishShakes
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