Festive Fun - Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
Festive fun for all ages
24 - 31 May
A feast of Maytime merriment. Get creative in our fabulous workshops and enjoy exploring the galleries with the traditional treasure hunt. Can you find all the mini statues of local heroes that are hidden around the building?
Bug Hunt
19 July - 9 August
FREE
Can you find all the hidden bugs around the building. Complete the hunt and be in with the chance to win a prize!
Mini Architects Hunt
12 - 30 August
FREE
Complete the hunt and be in with the chance to win a prize!
Open-ended Toddler Play
A stay & play session for the under 5s. These sessions invite your toddler to discover, learn and explore.
Saturday 1 April
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child, adults are free but must book a place.
Animal Antics Family Yoga Play
A family yoga session in the gallery space.
Monday 3 April
10am-10.45am – suitable for 2.5-6 years
11am-11.45am - suitable for 7-12 years
£3.00 per child, adults are free but must book a place.
Relaxed Sessions
Monday 3 April 2.30pm-3.30pmThese sessions are primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers. Come along to explore the gallery and take part in a creative activity.
May Holiday Activities
Relaxed Hour
Monday 11 August
Suitable for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am
FREE but must be booked.
This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers.
Cardboard Construction Dens
Tuesday 12 August
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Unleash your creativity by building your own dens in this cardboard construction workshop; a fantastic way to spark imagination and have loads of fun!
Cyanotype Prints
Wednesday 13 August
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Discover the magic of sun-powered art and create your own stunning blueprints.
Meet Waffle the Wonder Dog
Friday 15 August
Suitable for all ages
1.45pm-3.45pm
FREE but pre-booking essential.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ahead of the new series of Waffle the Wonder Dog on CBeebies, meet Waffle aka Scarlet in this special opportunity!
Meet and greet timeslots are available in 5 minute intervals, and include time for that all important photo op!
Pom Pom Pals
Tuesday 19 August
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Get the googly eyes ready and have a ball creating your own charming animal-themed pom poms.
Automata Moving Animals
Wednesday 20 August
Suitable for children 8+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Discover the magic of movement by creating your own mechanical animals with Automata Moving Animals
Bug Hotels
Thursday 21 August
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Calling all busy bees! Join us to craft your own bug hotel with natural materials.
Stained Glass Wings
Thursday 22 August
Suitable for children 2-5years
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for a fun-filled workshop designed for your little ones, where they can craft their own colourful wearable wings! Leave with a dazzling pair of wings that are perfect for basking in the sunshine!
Geeky Greetings Cards
Saturday 15th Nov 2025
10.00am - 11.00am - Ages 6+
11.30am - 12.30pm - Ages 10+
1.00pm - 2.00pm - Ages 14+
Create unique holiday cards with a geeky twist in these sessions with STEM goes Wild.
Add electric circuits and UV effects for a festive glow.
Tickets are £10 per person - booking essential.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Macrame Santa and Macrame Angel with Sally of Knot So Simple
Saturday 29 November
10.00am - 11.00am - SANTA
1.30pm - 3.30pm - Angel
Ages 16+
£25 per workshop
Step by step instructions from Sally to create what is needed to make a Santa or an Angel decoration.
Each person will be given a kit with everything they need. The rope used is recycled cotton of the finest quality and eco friendly.
All materials are provided and worksheets can be taken home.
Festive Good Times
Thursday 20th November and Thurday 18th December, from 1.30pm - 3.30pm | FREE
Join us for these free, friendly, craft and reminiscence session aimed at adults living with dementia and their carers.
20th November - Create your own Christmas cards
18th December - Craft your own festive clay creations.
Festive Meet and Greet with Waffle the Wonder Dog!
Friday 2nd January 2026
FREE but BOOKING required
5 minute time slots between 1.45 - 3.45
| 1.45 - 3.45 |
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Mini Explorers
Every Tuesday (term-time only)
10am-11am
£2.50 per child
Please note there is no Mini Explorers on Tuesday 25 November 2025.
An amazing way for your little ones to explore and socialise whilst you enjoy a chat and a cup of tea. Suitable for 2 to 5 years. Pre-booked via our website, children must be accompanied by an adult. Throughout December Mini Explorers will have a festive theme.
Suitable for 2 to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Mini Makers
Every Thursday morning (term-time only)
10am-11am
£2.50 per child
Please note there is no Mini Makers on Thursday 27 November 2025.
A fun mark-making session to help your little ones develop their imagination and creative skills. Suitable for 2 to 5 years. Pre-booked via our website, children must be accompanied by an adult. Throughout December Mini Makers will have a festive theme
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Suitable for 2 to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Relaxed Hour
Monday 22nd December
10.30am-11.30am
FREE session for neurodivergent children, where young visitors who would benefit from a more relaxed environment can enjoy and explore our space. With a festive craft.
Suitable for 2 to 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Festive Hunt
Starts Saturday 20th December
FREE hunt around the art gallery and museum. Children will enjoy exploring the art gallery and museum searching out festive clues. Chance to win a prize!
Relaxed Hour
Monday 25 March
This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults and any other visitors with sensory needs. Includes a craft activity.FREE
10.30am - 11.30am
Early Years Play Sessions
Shape and Texture
Tuesday 26 MarchSuitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Colour and Light
Tuesday 2 AprilSuitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Coming for May Half Term
For our May half-term hunt we're asking you to find the animals who have escaped from the art collection and hidden themselves around the building! Our drop-in hunts are free. Also on offer to keep the kids busy we have a programme of bookable fun activities. May half-term booking to go live in coming days.
Wednesday 5 April, 11am
FREE entry, spaces bookable and drop in
Join Louise and Rene, her assistance dog, in a short introduction to the Guide Dogs charity.
Louise will demonstrate how Rene assists her in her daily life and will talk about The mission of the Guide Dogs society which is to ensure that no one living with sight loss is left out of life!
Dog-tastic fun for you and your furry friend
Saturday 15 April, 10am-1pm
Creative activities for the whole family and an extra special dog show.
Percival Guildhouse Gardens.