Well, what a journey this has been! Our summer holiday guides have come to an end. This is our last guide for the summer and we really do hope that you’ve found them useful!
Week 6, 29 August- 4 September
Visit your local park
We’re lucky to have a lot of parks and nature reserves where you can go and have a fun day out!
Plan your adventure and visit our website to find out more.
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 September ( except Bank Holiday) Monday- Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where? Huddersfield Children’s Library
Cost? Free
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
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
50 things to do before your 5
Why not tick off 50 fantastic things for you and your child to experience together?
From woodland wandering to making music, there is something you can do with the little one’s today.
Find out more about 50 things to do before your 5.
Dinosaur hunt at Beaumont Park
Did you know that there are dinosaurs right on our doorstep in Beaumont Park!?
Get on your walking boots and download the Love Exploring app to start your adventure today.
Free family-friendly walking trail at Slaithwaite
Looking for ideas to keep the kids entertained? Join us for a free family-friendly walking trail on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Slaithwaite next month.
When? Saturday, 3 September 2022, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where? Britannia Road, Huddersfield, HD7 5, United Kingdom
Cost? Free
More information about the free family-friendly walking trail at Slaithwaite.
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