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The Maidenhead Beach
The ever popular Maidenhead Beach is back, all summer long – this year inspired by the laid back tropical paradise that is Goa.
Join us for the Grand Opening (with free entertainment) on Tuesday 24 July from 10.30am
The Beach has been designed and handmade by Norden Farm with the help of the community.
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 sensory space in our Gallery. It is designed for children with SEND and features work from local schools. Get involved with decorating the floor and making kites.
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.
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 – Friday 10.30am
Or sit back and relax with them in the story den for our Storytelling sessions:
Storytelling (20 mins) | £2 per person Monday – Saturday 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Join us for the Grand Opening on Tuesday 24 July from 10.30am:
- Free 15 minute Teddies Music Club Taster Session in the Café Bar
- Enter our free prize draw for the chance to win a family ticket for one of our summer family shows or films
- Free tropical juice drink for children - available from the Café Bar between 10.30am - 11am (subject to availability)
- Take some snaps in our prop filled photo area in the foyer
- Free activity and colouring sheets
- Kite Making Workshops at 11.30am and 2pm (£3 per person)
The Community Kite Festival and Workshops
The Community Kite Festival is a free event taking place in Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) on Sunday 2 September – everyone welcome! The festival runs from 1pm – 4pm.
Bring your kite creations and join our team to fly kites on the hill!
Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays this summer, then see your creation take to the sky!
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.
- Tuesday 24 July | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Saturday 11 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Saturday 18 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Saturday 1 September | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
Workshops are suitable for all the family and tickets are £3 per person.
Click here to visit our 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.
We love to welcome you and your children here at Norden Farm. However, please be aware that, as we serve hot drinks and food, we do ask that children don’t run in the Café Bar area and are kept close to their adults when on the Beach. Do ask us for children’s books or free colouring sheets if your little ones need some off line distraction.
- 20 Aug FREE
- 21 Aug FREE
- 11 more dates...
Beach Life
Escape the crowds at Beach Hut Bay. A special installation designed to be a relaxing sensory delight for everyone, inspired by the beach huts of Goa, featuring work created by local schools.
Take a fishing rod and fish in the blue waters, then decorate and add to the ocean walls. Or just lie back in the huts and watch the kites and waves.
Featuring artwork by students from:
Furze Platt Infant School
Furze Platt Junior School
Cookham Rise Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Woodlands Park Primary School
Manor Green School
Oldfield Primary School
All Saints Junior School
Burchetts Green Infant School
Open every day 10am - 4pm. Free Entry.
- 20 Aug FREE
- 21 Aug FREE
- 11 more dates...
Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained this half term.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
Age guidance: 5-8 years.
£5 per child
Wed 25 Jul - Beach with Umbrella
Thurs 26 Jul - Fish and Jellyfish
Fri 27 Jul - Lobster and Starfish
Mon 30 July - Beach Hut and Bucket & Spade
Tues 31 July - Sailing Boats and Seagull
Wed 1 Aug - Shell Candle Decoration and Beach Sign
Thurs 2 Aug - Butterfly Money Banks
Fri 3 Aug - Pirate Treasure Chests and Map Making
Mon 6 Aug - Wooden Car Building Kit
Tues 7 Aug - Massive Space Rockets with Glow Stickers
Wed 8 Aug - Sponge and Stencil Painting with UV paints and Glitter
Thurs 9 Aug - Canvas Bags Decorating with Felt
Fri 10 Aug - Fish and Jellyfish
Mon 13 Aug - Sunglasses and Sun Visor
Tues 14 Aug - Carnival Mask Making
Wed 15 Aug - Owls and Birds
Thurs 16 Aug - Crowns and Costume Designs
Fri 17 Aug - Whale and Puffa Fish
Mon 20 Aug - Surf Board and Keyring
Tues 21 Aug - Crab and Clay Seahorse
Wed 22 Aug - Octopus and Stingray
Thurs 23 Aug - Lobster and Starfish
Fri 24 Aug - Ice Cream and Summer Drink
Tues 28 Aug - Turtle and Shark Picture
Wed 29 Aug - Ship's Porthole and Foil Fish
Thurs 30 Aug - Octopus and Fishing Game
Fri 31 Aug - Sailing Boat and Seagull
Storytelling
1.30pm and 3.30pm.
Join our storytellers in the magical story den this summer holiday!
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Age guidance: 3-7 years.
Incredibles 2 (PG)
Dir: Brad Bird 2018 | 118 mins, US
Everyone’s favourite family of superheroes is back. Helen is in the spotlight, leaving Bob at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of ‘normal’ life. But the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers and a new villain is hatching a dangerous plot…
WHY? Can the family find a way to work together again to save the day?
'The Incredibles are back - it’s like they never left' ★★★★ Empire
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Happy Feet (U)
Dir: George Miller, Warren Coleman 2006 | 108 mins, US/Au
In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, you're nobody unless you can sing. This is unfortunate for Mumble, who is the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own tune... tap dancing. Featuring the voices of Elijah Wood and Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman.
WHY? Winner of the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2006
'Every element of this heartwarming tale is delightful' ★★★★ Radio Times
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Coco (PG)
Dir: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina 2017 | 105 mins
Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. But his family have a baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, he sets off on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.
WHY? Winner of Best Animated Film and Best Song for Remember Me at this year's Oscars
‘One of the most impressively animated films ever’ ★★★★★ Empire Magazine
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £20
Big Dog Little Dog: Parent & Child Yoga
Led by Carly Brown
A class for parents/carers and their children. Connect and bond through movement and breath. Get ready to fly! Class includes elements of acroyoga.
Bring one yoga mat (per pair) and one blanket each.
Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years, must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer
Sunday 20 May, 24 June, 22 Jul, 26 Aug
10am – 11am
£15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child)
Autumn
Sundays
23 Sept | 11.15am – 12.15pm
14 Oct | 11.15am – 12.15pm
11 Nov | 10am – 11am
9 Dec | 10am – 11am
£15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child)
Three Little Pig Tails
Let me in little piggie it's blowing a gale, not by the hairs on my little pink tail.
A brand new version of the classic story set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs' tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit him?
Age guidance: 3+ years.
WHY? A funny, warmhearted and interactive rustic tale bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in
Studio
£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.
Red Turtle (PG)
Dir: Michael Dudok de Wit 2016 | 80 mins, Fr/Be/Jp
The story of a man shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs and birds. Presented by Studio Ghibli, creators of Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away. The film beautifully recounts the milestones in the life of a human being. Contains some scenes younger children may find upsetting.
WHY? ‘It’s a masterpiece’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation (U)
Dir: Genndy Tartakovsky 2018 | 97 mins, US
Drac decides to take a summer vacation on a cruise ship. But the dream holiday soon turns into a nightmare when Mavis realises Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain, Ericka - who is hiding a dangerous secret…
WHY? Featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James and Steve Buscemi
'The third outing for the Drac Pac proved a success' Empire
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Kite Workshops
Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays, then see your creation take to the sky!
Big Band Concertini
An original and enjoyable live music experience designed for grown ups to enjoy with their children in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Blake's Heaven Big Band is a 17 piece ensemble performing jazz, swing, pop and funk, TV themes, Latin and rock – all with a unique twist.
Suitable for all ages.
WHY? Be inspired by sizzling saxes, screaming trumpets and soulful trombones whilst your little one dance sing, wriggle or even sleep!
Courtyard Theatre
This is a standing event with some allocated seating
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Community Kite Festival
Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays, then see your creation take to the sky!
Join us at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) for our very first Community Kite Festival on Sunday 2 September between 1pm - 4pm. It's free to attend!
The workshops are led by specialist kite makers, Community Kite Project. All are welcome to join in to design and create their own original kite to bring along to the Festival.
Workshop Details:
- Saturday 21 July - Maidenhead Festival, Kidwells Park (Free)
- Tuesday 24 July - Norden Farm, The Maidenhead Beach Grand Opening
- Saturdays 11 August - Norden Farm
- Saturdays 18 August - Norden Farm
Workshop tickets are £3 per person and can be booked online here.
What better excuse to go fly a kite this summer!
- 2 Sep FREE
Bollywood Dance
Led by Parveen Chana
An energetic modern Indian dance style. These classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Tuesdays (from Tues 11 Sept exc 2 Oct, 23 Oct)
4.30pm – 5.30pm
£67 per 10 week term
Suitable for 6+ years.
- 11 Sep
- 18 Sep
- 8 more dates...
Youth Dance
Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton.
A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of current music. This is contemporary dance smashed up and easy to learn!
All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Suitable for 9+ years.
Summer
Tuesdays (from Tues 1 May)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
Autumn
Tuesdays (from Tues 11 Sept exc 2 Oct, 23 Oct)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
- 11 Sep
- 18 Sep
- 8 more dates...
Youth Theatre (A)
Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you’ll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm’s technical crew.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or performance.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Wednesdays
4.15pm
£67 per term
School Year 2 & 3
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 12 Sep
- 19 Sep
- 8 more dates...
Youth Theatre (B)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or a performance.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Wednesdays
5.30pm
£67 per term
School Year 4, 5 & 6
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 12 Sep
- 19 Sep
- 8 more dates...
Youth Theatre (H)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or a performance.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
4pm
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 16 Sep
- 23 Sep
- 8 more dates...
Youth Theatre (Academy)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or a performance.
'The Troublemaker gang had me film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
'Troublemaker helped foster the creativity I use every day in my animation and video work' James Willis
'Troublemaker gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Wednesdays
6.45pm
£97 per term
School Year 12 & 13
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 19 Sep
- 26 Sep
- 9 more dates...
Big Dog Little Dog: Parent & Child Yoga Improvers
Led by Carly Brown.
A 3 week yoga course for parents/carers and one child. Connect and bond through movement and breath. The aim of the classes is to build connection and trust. Big Dog Little Dog is a rebel yell to handing your child your mobile phone instead of holding them. This is a shared experience which is nurturing, supportive and real.
Get ready to fly! Class includes elements of acroyoga.
Over the 3 sessions we will have much fun covering many yoga postures and movement sequences (including a gentle bedtime yoga sequence). Breath work, introducing the little dogs to the breath and how to use it to keep calm and be still, Meditations based on popular fairy tales, A sequence of hand mudras, Experiential anatomy, Acro yoga, big dogs as the bases and little dogs as the flyers, Relaxation techniques, each session will end with a lovely joint savasana (resting together on the mat)
Bring one yoga mat (per pair) and one blanket each.
Sundays (from 23 Sept exc 30 Sept)
10am - 11am
£50 per 3 week term
Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years, must be accompanied by an adult.
No previous yoga experience is necessary. If you have questions please contact the booking office.
Sunday Stories
Interactive storytelling in the magical story den.
Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a latte and the Sunday papers, while your little ones get involved in telling stories from all over the world. Age guidance 4 – 7 years.
WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children
£3 per person (45 mins)
Youth Theatre (C)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or a performance.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
4.40pm
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8 & 9
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 27 Sep
- 4 Oct
- 8 more dates...
Youth Theatre (F)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or a performance.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
6.45pm
£97 per term
School Year 8, 9, 10 & 11
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 27 Sep
- 4 Oct
- 9 more dates...
Princess Charming
Some girls like football. Some boys like pink. Everyone likes a good story. Exploring gender stereotypes in a fun, questioning way, Princess Charming is a celebration of being exactly who you are.
This show is for anyone who doesn’t like being told what to do and is about finding the courage to defy expectations.
Cabaret performers explore what really matters about being a boy and being a girl with dances, songs and skits created with children, for children.
The theatre is transformed into a family friendly cabaret club full of laughter and sing-a-longs. Join in at the end as the next generation of cabaret stars take over the stage.
Recommended for ages 6 – 11 years.
WHY? ‘Pertinent and powerful, but most of all it’s extremely fun! Princess Charming teaches kids (and adults) that they can just be themselves’ A Younger Theatre
‘A hilarious, touching and truthful performance with a powerful, important message’ ★★★★ Female Arts
‘An absolute gem of a show. Exploring gender stereotypes using the very clever medium of a cabaret.. it is entertaining, informative (though never preachy) and vitally, incredibly relevant’ ★★★★★ WestEnd Wilma
Click here to read the full review
Studio
£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.
The Musicians of Bremen
A visually stunning adaptation of the Grimm’s fairy tale.
A donkey, a cat, a cockerel and a dog are too old to be of any use to their masters. In this tumbling, musical adventure follow their adventures and their extraordinary friendships. It shows that despite our differences, we can be friends, and that we are never too old to live our dreams. With puppetry, movement and trapeze, all accompanied by live music.
Age guidance: 3 – 7 years.
WHY? A highly visual show and non-verbal work for young and hearing impaired audiences
Courtyard Theatre
£10 (£8 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £32
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (U)
Dir: Patrick Imbert, Benjamin Renner 2017 | 83 mins, Fr/Be
The countryside isn't always as calm and peaceful as it's made out to be. On this farm, you’ll find a fox that thinks it's a chicken, a rabbit that acts like a stork and a duck who wants to replace Father Christmas!
WHY? Fun-filled animation featuring the voices of Bill Bailey, Adrian Edmondson and Celia Imrie
'The hand-drawn, 2D animation is utterly beguiling, conveying the pleasingly nostalgic feel of a beloved children's book' The List
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £20
James Campbell - The Hilariously Funny World of....
A stand up comedy show for children, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words.
James finds The Hilariously Funny Things about everything including pets, couscous, spaniels, making your own yoghurt, bees and why we have hair. Age guidance 6+ years.
WHY? ‘James Campbell pioneered the idea of stand-up for children, and it is still genuinely impressive to watch him hold the attention of a theatre full of six- to 11-year-olds’ The Guardian
Courtyard Theatre
£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.
Singalong Concertini
Bring the whole family and sing along to a fabulous 45 minutes of music from stage and screen.
West End singer Mairi Cowieson and friends perform songs from Mary Poppins, Matilda, Frozen and more. The 11.30am show is a relaxed performance – ideal for children with SEND.
WHY? Come in costume or grab something from our dressing up box before the concert
Studio
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown
Snow White and Rose Red are sisters, twins, best friends. They have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Not as worldly wise as their Mother would have liked, they are nonetheless, kind, caring and sometimes a little over enthusiastic in their deeds!
When their quiet life is interrupted by a friendly bear a new chapter begins. But why has the bear chosen them as playfellows? Why is there sadness in his eyes? And who on earth is that rude little man with a ridiculously long beard that they keep bumping in to?
Suitable for ages 5+ years.
WHY? A new show from the Woods of Widdershins, using puppets, storytelling, original music and a fantastical fairytale forest
Studio
£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.
Beatles Yellow Submarine (U)
Dir: George Dunning 1968 | 90 mins, UK/US
Join The Fab Four on a technicolour adventure. They must battle the music-hating Blue Meanies armed only with the power of love. Featuring some of the bands most-loved songs including Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Eleanor Rigby and All You Need Is Love.
WHY? To celebrate its 50th anniversary, catch the legendary animated hit film in stunningly-remastered 4k
'It paints a vivid and very welcome picture of a pop group actually having fun with their craft' ★★★★ Empire
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall
Monski Mouse brings her acclaimed baby disco to Norden Farm!
Join the Australian DJ, producer and mum of two, with her dancers in this interactive early childhood event. Parents and under 5s are let loose on the dance floor in the friendliest of discos. Get your disco-dancing-booties on!
WHY? ‘Monski has the Midas touch in creating just the right atmosphere for grown-ups and little ones to let themselves go’ ★★★★★ Families Online
Age guidance: Under 5 years
Studio
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets are not required for children under 6 months
The Fir Tree
by Tove Jansson
From Tales in Moominvalley
The Moomin family was hibernating in the drawing room as they were wont to do. They had been sleeping for a few months already and were going to keep it up until spring… Now all at once a cold draught disturbed Moomintroll’s dreams. And someone was pulling at his quilt and shouting that he was tired and Christmas was coming.
Featuring live puppetry and music, The Fir Tree is an adventure set in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley. It is a gloriously unselfish take on Christmas.
Suitable for all audiences from 3 years and upwards.
Presented by Norden Farm, The Ding Foundation, Bernadette Russell and Steve Tiplady.
Tuesday 20 November – Sunday 30 December
£13.50 (£11.50 under 16s)
Early Bird Offer! £40 Family & Friends ticket (4 people), if booked before Friday 31 August. Offer applied in basket.
£46 Family and Friends (4 people) after Friday 31 August.
Pre-show Touch Tours
For children with autism and sensory impairments. Contact Box Office for more details.
Paddington's First Concert
Following their sell out concerts last year Chamberhouse Wind are back with a delightful performance.
This concert for families and children to join Paddington at his first classical concert – with disastrous results!
Specially arranged for wind quintet and narrated by Jonathan Butcher. The ensemble will also play a selection of other short fun pieces to introduce the instruments before the story begins. A New Year treat for the whole family!
Age guidance 3+ years
WHY? Stay on afterwards for the chance to try the instruments courtesy of Dawkes Music
Courtyard Theatre
£10 (£8 under 16s), Family and Friends (4 people) £32