The On Our Doorstep Summer Guide
Free and low-cost activity ideas
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.
Visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Make the most of lighter evenings with our £3 after 3pm offer. Pop in after school for a walk to spot art outdoors, play in Little Wild Wood and grab a bite to eat.
Adult entry to YSP just £3 after 3pm. Kids go free and parking is free too! No need to book.
Offer valid daily until 29 September 2024.
Indoor galleries close 16.00. Last entry to the Park 17.00. Grounds open until 18.00.
Discover your local park
Get wrapped up and hop on your bike or scooter for an adventure to one of our fantastic parks! Young people in Kirklees can enjoy improved play spaces thanks to the our Playable Spaces project.
The National Day for Play
Join us for FREE fun activities and food at Sands Recreation Ground and Holmfirth Tech in Holmfirth, HD9 3JL. There will be a smoothie bike, lots of arts and crafts, circus skills, forest school activities, E bikes to try out and with other services such as Kirklees Keep in Mind, the Base too there’s lots to explore and try.
For more information please contact Alison Drake, alison.drake@kirklees.gov.uk. or Fiona Willats, fiona.willats@kirklees.gov.uk.
Date: Wednesday 7 August, 11am-2pm
Location: Holme Valley Playday at the Sands and Holmfirth Tech
Cost: Free
Discover what Kirklees has to offer
There are plenty more activities and events happening in Kirklees! Visit Creative Kirklees to find out what else is happening near you.
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