Welcome to a bumper filled programme of half term activities for children of all ages.

Many activities are FREE and some have a small charge and require booking. Booking for all activities can be made through the one booking button which will take you through to our booking portal.

So don't delay, plan your fun today.

October half term programme

Spooky Spell  hunt

26 October to 2 November
FREE drop-in activity during opening hours.

Take part in our free scavenger hunt this half term, and enter your completed sheet into the prize draw. 

Relaxed hour

Monday 28 October
10.30am - 11.30am

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. Come along to explore the gallery and take part in a Halloween themed creative craft activity.

FREE but booking required.

Witches and wizards

Thursday 31 October

More information to follow.

 

Chilling costume creations

Wednesday 30 October
2-4pm

Stir up some spooky magic at our free costume crafting session. Dive into our treasure trove of supplies to conjure up your very own Halloween getup and props, all set to spook up a storm this trick-or-treat season.

FREE drop-in activity for children age 6 or older, who must be accompanied by an adult.

Sensory painting

Tuesday 29 October

10am - 11am 
and
11.15am - 12.15pm

Sensory painting for your mini artists aged 2-6 years, inspired by our exhibition "The World of Fire and Ice". Don't worry, there are no flames involved.

£2.50 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Spooky Halloween crafts

Wednesday 30 October

10am - 11am 
and
11.15am - 12.15pm

Get creative this Halloween at our craft workshop. Upcycle materials to create spooky decorations for your haunted house. For children 6 or older.

£2.50 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required

Dazzling sparkler craft

Friday 1 November

10am - 11am 
and
11.15am - 12.15pm

Give your bonfire night an extra sprinkle of sparkle by making your own tissue paper sparkler firework to celebrate.

£2.50 per child. For children age 6 or older, who must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday 22 June 2024
Summer of Colour Launch Day

We are celebrating the the launch of a Summer of Colour on the  first day of the new exhibition Jason and his Argonauts.  It's going to be a day of FREE activities exploring colour, creativity, and fun! From kaleidoscopic creations to super-size scribbling, there is something for the whole family.  Including activities for early years from Rugby’s Barnardo’s Children and Family Centres and local artists.

Make sure you're among the first to know about the complete summer activity programme 'Summer of Colour' by signing up to our newsletter.  Summer of Colour programme runs from 20 July to 31 August.

Mod roc sculptures

Tuesday 20 August
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Booking essential.

Using mod roc, make your own sculpture inspired by the exhibition. 

Rainbow weaving

Wednesday 21 August
Suitable for ages 6+
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Make a colourful weaving from fabrics and yarns all colours of the rainbow.

Giant Portraits 

Thursday 22 August
Suitable for ages 6+.
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Using a large transparent screen, make a giant portrait or a giant drawing of your creation!

Water & bubble play

Tuesday 27 August
Suitable for early years chldren.
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Play with bubbles and water in this fun session for early years out in the Percival Guildhouse Gardens.

Colour Kaliedoscopes

Wednesday 28 August
Suitable for ages 6+
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Create optical illusions by making your own colourful kaleidoscope.

3 D key rings

Thursday 29 August
Suitable for ages 8+
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.

Using a 3D pen and filament, 'draw' your own 3D design to be made into a keyring.
 

Self-led scrap day

Sat 31 August 
Suitable for all ages
0hursday 30 31 May 
Suitable for all ages
10am - 12 pm and 1.30pm - 13.30pm
FREE no booking  required.

Come along to this self-led session where you can raid our resources and let your creativity take you in your own direction.