Week 4 of the summer holidays- How is it only week 4?
Does it feel like the summer holidays are dragging? Fed up of hearing “I’m bored”? Well, here is week 4 activity ideas to keep the little ones entertained.
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Week 4, 15-21 August:
Museums and Galleries
Entry to all our museums and galleries is free!
Oakwell Hall and Country Park
History comes to life in our Elizabethan Manor House set-in award-winning parks and gardens with gift shop and café.
When? Tuesday – Thursday 12:00 – 16:00 (Kirklees School holidays) / Saturday & Sunday- 12:00 -16:00
Where? Nutter Lane, Birstall WF17 9L
Cost? Free
Tolson Museum
From pre-history to the present day, amazing objects tell the story of Huddersfield.
When? Tuesday – Thursday 11:00- 17:00 (until 5 September) / Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 17:00
Where? Ravensknowle Park, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ
Cost? Free
Bagshaw Museum
Join us on a trip around the world and explore Batley and beyond.
When? Tuesday – Thursday 11:00- 17:00 (until 5 September ) / Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 17:00
Where? Woodlands Road, Wilton Park, Batley WF17 0AS
Cost? Free
Huddersfield Art Gallery
Visit Huddersfield Art Gallery’s new temporary home and exhibition space for ground-breaking touring exhibitions
When? Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 -16:00
Where? Unit 7, The Piazza Huddersfield HD1 2R
Cost? Free
For further information on our museums and galleries, events, opening times and how to find us, please visit: www.kirklees.gov.uk/museums
Dinosaur hunt
Join us in our library hunting grounds for a roarsome chase to find and contain the escaped Dinosaurs and return them inside the book before it’s too late!
When? Throughout summer
Where? Kirklees Libraries
Cost? Free
For further information please visit: http://www.kirkleeslibraries.co.uk/children-and-young-people/
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
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
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
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
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 15 & 22 August
Thursday 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 15 & 22 August
Thursday 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 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 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 19 & 26 August
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £8.00 per person
Book your tickets to take part in woodcraft at Cliffe House.
Romeo and Juliet
This best loved story of star crossed lovers and feuding families shall be performed in the gardens of some of the UK and Ireland’s most glorious country houses throughout the summer and promises to be one of the most sought after events of the open air season.
Dressed in beautiful Elizabethan costume and performed by a fine troupe of Shakespearean players, join Chapterhouse for the greatest love story ever told as we perform magical theatre in magical surroundings.
When? Thursday 18 August 2022
Where? Oakwell Hall Country Park
Cost? Adults £18 / Children £11
Book your tickets to see Romeo and Juliet.
Climbing Wall
Test your skill and strength on our climbing wall. Suitable for children age 6+. Fully qualified instructor led session. All equipment provided.
When? Monday 22 – Friday 26 August 2022
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £4 for 4 climbs
No advance booking required
