Are you struggling to find things to do this week? It’s ok if you are, we’re here to help! We’ve put together a guide for each week of fun activities and events happening in Kirklees.
Here is the guide for week 3. Keep an eye out for week 4 activities that will be published next Monday!
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Week 3, 8-14 August, struggling this week?
Books and Bugs Storytrails
Celebrate the wonder of nature and the pleasure of being outdoors on our summer story trails. Tim Hopgood’s My Big Book of Outdoors is the inspiration for our fun family picture trail and bug hunt this summer.
Recommended for families with children up to age 8.
Family Nature Trail
Get outdoors and enjoy our fun family trail around the grounds of Cliffe House. The trail is family and buggy friendly, something the whole family can enjoy. When you have collected all the clues don’t forget to return to the food kiosk to collect your prize. *1 prize per paid trail sheet
When? Monday to Friday each week
From Monday 25 July until Friday 2 September (Closed Bank Holiday Mon 29th Aug)
Daily 10am till 4pm
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £2 per person
Fairy and Trolls Trail
Follow the themed trail around the ancient woodland. Can you spot where the fairies and trolls live? Follow the map to find each of the houses, you might even spot the Fairies and Trolls as you make your way round. Come back to the kiosk at the end of the trail to collect your prize for finding all the houses. Feel free to dress up for this trail, however please wear appropriate footwear as the woodland isn’t paved. £4 per person No booking required
When? Monday to Friday from Monday 25 July until Friday 2 September (Closed Bank Holiday Mon 29th Aug)
Daily 10am till 4pm
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £4 per person
Adventure Playground
Let your young ones loose on our woodland adventure playground with ropes, swings, slides and a tree house! Free No booking required
When? Monday to Friday each week from Monday 25 July until Friday 2 September (Closed Bank Holiday Mon 29th Aug) Daily 10am till 4pm
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? Free, no booking required
Family trails and activities
Explore Bagshaw Museum, Tolson Museum, and Oakwell Hall & Country Park throughout the summer with themed family trails and activities for all.
When? Throughout summer
Where? Bagshaw Museum, Tolson Museum, Oakwell Hall
Cost? Pay what you feel
For more information please visit: www.kirklees.gov.uk/museums
Summer Craft Activities
Come and join us for a summer of creative family fun with crafts every day at Huddersfield Children’s Library. It is all free just drop in!
When? Wednesday 27 July- 3 Septemebr ( except Bank Holiday) Monday- Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where? Huddersfield Children’s Library
Cost? Free
Free summer blast
Sporting and fun activities for 13- 16 year olds! Learn life skills, take part in bushcraft, pop-up boxing ring and cooking sessions and muga sports.
Where? Crow Nest Park and the adventure playground
When? Monday- Thursdays from 1 August, 3pm – 7pm
Cost? Free
To find out more visit https://www.summerblast.app/
Sporting and fun activities for 13- 16 year olds!
Learn life skills, take part in bushcraft, pop-up boxing ring and sewing session workshops.
Where? Oakwell Hall
When? Monday- Thursdays from 25 July, 12 pm – 4pm
Cost? Free
To find out more visit: https://www.summerblast.app/
Free boxing sessions
Where? Knowl Park
When? Saturday 6, 13 & 20 August
8-12 years 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
12- 18 years 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost? Free
Where? London Park Estate
When? Wednesday 3, 10, 17 & 24 August
8-12 years 10:00 am- 11:30 am
12- 18 years 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost? Free
To find out more about the sessions visit: https://www.summerblast.app/
Archery lessons
Join our activity instructors in learning how to draw the arrow, balance the bow & fire at a distance target – Challenge your family members as to who can score the greatest points. All under cover so no need to worry about damp conditions.
When? Monday 1, 8, 15 & 22 August
Thursday 4, 11, 18 & 25 August
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £6
Book your tickets to take part in archery lessons.
Pond dipping
Explore the ponds in the grounds of Cliffe House, looking out for minibeasts, bugs, and all kinds of pond life, all while learning about the environment.
When? Monday 1, 8, 15 & 22 August
Thursday 3, 10, 17 & 24 August
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £4 per person
Book your tickets to take part in pond dipping.
Mine Experience
Explore this new experience at Cliffe House, where you navigate your way through a series of narrow passages, junctions, climbs and drops.
When? Tuesday 2, 9, 16 & 23 August
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £6 per person
Book your tickets to take part in the mining experience.
Bushcraft
Book on for our fantastic instructor led bushcraft activity. This is the perfect family activity for all to sit around a campfire toasting marshmallows, making & cooking your own garlic bread twist, all washed down with a warming hot chocolate. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements. No need to worry about the damp conditions – this session is based under cover within our woodland.
When? Wednesday 3, 10, 17 & 24 August
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £8 per person
Book your tickets to take part in bushcraft at Cliffe House.
Woodcraft
Using traditional woodcraft tools you will learn to construct a woodland sculpture to take home with you. A fun filled instructor led session with all equipment provided.
When? Friday 5, 12, 19 & 26 August
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £8.00 per person
Book your tickets to take part in woodcraft at Cliffe House.
