After School Gathering from 3.45pm to raise donations for Australia. Come on down to WILD & WILD for an experience down under. For all ages!! Wear something blue or yellow...
Monthly on the last Saturday of every month. Suitable for ages 2-12 years.
Make your own bird feeder to help us celebrate the RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch. 50p per craft.
Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorer and Phoenix groups are inviting local families to join them and a team of birdwatching experts and enthusiasts to complete a count of the wild birds...
Join us for half an hour of rhymes and songs. Free, no need to book.
Messy play party suitable for children aged 6 months (or sitting unaided) to 5 years old (but older siblings welcome).
Mandarin choir, Chinese dragon parade, shadow puppet performance, Chinese food tasting, music, arts and crafts.
Scooter Disco for 3 - 8 year olds £5. Bring your own scooter but we have spares. 5,15-6.15pm
Drop in and help decorate our hedgerow wall in the childrens library.
The barns will be packed with crafts and artisan foods, live entertainment and children's activity.
Settle down to a story with Drag Queen Storytime at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre! Ideal for ages 3-11.
Join us at 11am as we make our very own potato pet and have lots of fun finding out about the nation's favourite vegetable.
Over 50 varieties of Snowdrops to discover along the way set in a beautiful Repton landscape.
Get creative with the little ones with family friendly art workshops.
Family friendly film club showing U rated films.
Come grab yourself a bargain with tables full of gently used baby and children goodies.
Bring your own scooter but we have spares. 5.15-6.15pm
Celebrate all things Potter over half term with book marks to make, puzzles, colouring and games, as well as a competition to take away and return!
Little wizards come along, bring your Muggles and design a sock for Dobby from 10am
Drop in to have a go at using one of our 3D pens to make your own pair of Harry Potter glasses!
These wonderful scarecrows - created by our Gardening and Visitor Experience teams - are located throughout the Gardens for you to find.
Activities include wand making, magic bean planting and meeting unicorns.
We’ll be celebrating valentines with our valentines special and we would love for you to join us. Can’t commit to a class in the week? Then come along to this...
Drop-in anytime between 11am-4pm
Join us for a day of inspiration and curiosity for all the family at Glasshouse, Alderley Park. Experience the magic of bluedot and be inspired.
Find your way around our garden searching for feathered friends.
Family Fun Forest School. 15th February 2020 10-11.30am Middlewood House, Prince Road, Higher Poynton SK12 1TW
Feb 15 at 10 AM – Feb 23 2020 at 4 PM Reaseheath Zoo, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DF 01270 613222
Discover what life was like for staff working at Dunham Massey during the Edwardian period.
Go in search of the bugs and beasties that make themselves at home in the house.
At 2pm every day throughout February Half Term, we'll be holding the Puddle Jumping Championships. Check out the other splash-tastic fun activities we have on offer for a brilliant day...
A Valentine’s day themed crafting session for children from 4-10 years followed by a super-fun silent disco!
It’s here again! Our monthly messy church suitable for families. With games, craft and food. Theme this month is ‘love is...’
Scooter Disco for 3 - 8 year olds £5 5.15-6.15pm
Children's Mini Nature Walk Meet and greet the Estates wildlife. 16 February 2020 Trentham Gardens, Stone Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8JG T: 01782 646646
Slime Lab Congleton - Rock Stars Workshop 16th February 2020 10.30-12 Slime Lab Handforth - Rock Stars Workshop 17th February 2020 10.30-12 Slime Lab Macclesfield - Rock Stars Workshop 17th...
Train play sessions for 3-7 yr olds. Jump aboard and join us for an hour of train fun with all your favourite characters on our giant track layout. 11-12 12,45-1.15...
Multi Sports Camp Join the team for a day of sporting mayhem, swimming, games, challenges and teamwork activities. Mon 17th Feb – Fri 21st Feb 2010 8.30-4 Inflatable Fun Swim ...
February Half Term: Natural History Adventures Join us this February half term for a welly walk like never before.
Multi Sports Camp A day of sporting mayhem, swimming, games, challenges and teamwork activities.
A special half term event for pre school age children, age 2 plus, older children are welcome to attend. Join us to make to simple but beautiful paper flowers. February...
Craft session for children aged 4 and over. £1.00 per child. Please book as places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Through fun outdoor activities you will really explore nature, find out about the Wildlife, and what you can do to help it!
Tinkering Studio. A hands on, creative studio for trying out ideas and playing with materials. No need to book.
Available Monday to Friday before 10.30am ONLY, one child goes free with each paying adult. Excludes weekends and bank holidays.
Borrow a nature pack and see if you can spot the early signs of nature awakening after a winter sleep
Join us this half term to explore the natural world around us.
Head to the garden for sporty fun on the Top Lawn and test out your skills.
Meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts.
Jurassic Junk Modelling Tuesday 18 February 2020 2.00-3.00pm Turn junk into Jurassic creations. Suitable for children aged 5 and over. Tickets £1.00; book in advance. Children must be accompanied by...
The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life in a brand-new stage show.
Children taking part in this session will have the opportunity to board a real aircraft. Try your hand at being a pilot, cabin crew or air traffic controller in our...
Free entry and no need to book. Last admission is 3.00. We aim to have special guests in attendance but they are subject to operational commitments.
Babbling Vagabonds have created a new event for families inspired by our wonderful museum. Tuesday 18th – Friday 21st February 2020, 1-2pm each day. Admission free.
Fun poetry workshop with Paul Delaney. Suitable for children aged 4 and over. £2.50 per child. Please book as places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Half-term art and craft activity for children aged 4-12 years. 50p per craft. Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Half term Lego Special
Splash and Crash Sessions A morning or sport followed by an afternoon of poolside mayhem.
Bring your young children along to meet Green Bean and Friends at this fun storytime session. A free family friendly event.
Children can make something at our craft table. Just call in between 10.00am and 4.00pm. There is a small charge per craft. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
National Trust at 125: Tree Planting This half-term come along to lend a hand and get some fresh air with your family while helping us create a healthy environment for...
Half Term Lego Club Come and show us your Lego building skills Free event
PAYG half term special learning all about ENERGY. Recommended from the age of 2 until their 6th birthday.
Mini makers can make electro dough. Suitable for children aged 6 and over. Free, but booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This course will focus on capturing nature and wildlife through our camera lenses.
Children can animate their own story using LEGO, paper or clay. Suitable for children aged 7 and over. £3.50 per child. Please book as places are limited. Children must be accompanied...
This course will focus on capturing the nature and wildlife of Tatton.
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Let Craig Johnson of Squashbox Theatre guide you through this strange, magical world, using a quirky and ingenious blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy.
Get ready to have a flipping good time at Macclesfield’s annual pancake race returning on February 25th (Shrove Tuesday). This year our Pancake Race will be supporting ECHO's appeal to...
Come and enjoy a selection of pancake themed activities and pancakes, on Shrove Tuesday. Cost £1 per person which includes a pancake and a drink.
This stand alone session will introduce your child to some of our wonderful animals that live at the Zoo2U Discovery Centre
An insight into the work of Raptor Aid and the conservation projects they are involved in.
A nature-inspired art session where the children will make their very own 3D paper sculpture.
There will be lots of fun children’s activities taking place on both weekends including farm competitions and colouring.
Over 110 of the very best awesome artisans.
Street eats, artisan stalls, live music & more
Join us for half an hour of free fun with songs and rhymes.
We will be opening our new sensory room and super hero party room and there will be children entertainment.
Join us on this special leap day for a variety of fun, nature based-activities for the whole family.
Knutsford Makers Market taking place over Princess, Regent and Silk Mill Street with the best makers, bakers and creators in the North West.
Talk by ANSA, promoting the recycling of food waste. Children can bring their green caddy along and transform it into a Minion-style character with some special stickers. Contact the library...
Wildlings is a play group with a twist with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust! Come along and try new things outdoors.
This meeting gives you the opportunity to come along and air your fears and try to replace them with some solid information. Have you a birth story you want to...
Please bring in any usable and clean costumes to swap for World Book Day.
Special LEGO Club and other World Book Day activities. Fancy dress welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
An opportunity for the whole family to connect to nature and for the child to develop through holistic experiences.
Come and explore the natural world through the seasons. There are opportunities to create, make and play in a private, walled woodland.
Drop-in STEM craft activities every day from 3.30-4.30pm during Science Week, 6-14 March. No need to book. On Saturday 14 March join us for a very special Fingerprints session with PCSO Dave...
To mark the day and salute the amazing women of MACCLESFIELD and surrounding areas, we are looking to fill the VOLUNTEER roster with an all FEMALE cast! Why not invite...
Dress up as your favourite story book character and join in the fun of World Book Day at Biddulph Grange Garden.
Plant primroses for Mother's Day.
Plant primroses for Mother's Day
Challenge your science skills with a simple experiment. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
My First Cinema shows are aimed at young children not used to the traditional cinema setting. We leave the walkway lights on and play the film at a lower volume.
Join library staff and local PCSO Dave as we explore fingerprints. £2 per child Booking required Children must be accompanied by an adult Ages 4+
Listen to a story then enjoy a craft relating to it. All welcome, no need to book This week the book is One Fox.
Pirate songs, stories, games and crafts for pre-schoolers. £1.00 per person; please book in advance.
Lisa from ANSA will be visiting our 10.30 rhymetime. Bring your food waste caddy along and turn it into a Minion-style character with some special stickers.
Mother's Day craft and story session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Celebrate the Mother's Day weekend at Lyme. 11.30-2 and 2.30-4
As part of the CVS Families Together Project this event is open to any and all families. Spend the morning volunteering together, encourage community spirit in the younger members of...
Come and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at our Family Barn Dance fundraising event.
Cream tea and chocolates in the Drawing Room at Biddulph Grange Garden. 11:00 - 12:30, 14:00 - 15:30 and 16:00 - 17:30
3-course meal, live entertainment and a children's film show.
Bring the family along for classic tales of Mog the Forgetful Cat's many adventures. Booking not Needed. 12:00 - 12:20 13:00 - 13:20 4:00 - 14:20 15:00 - 15:20
Explore Dunham Massey for the first of a series of trails and activities based on Judith Kerr’s classic character.
Follow Mog the Forgetful Cat's trail this Easter and crack the clues around the garden to earn a Cadbury chocolate reward.
This year we have synchronised our ewes to lamb within a 7 day period. Informative talks on the imminent signs of lambing by the farm staff. Closed Mondays.
Follow the Lost Words trail around the gardens at Quarry Bank to get your Easter chocolate prize.
Our annual Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt.
Pop along to the cafe to pick up your litter picking equipment from near the cafe. Don’t forget to bring the whole family to help us give the park a...
4th and 5th April 7th-19th April 10am-5pm
Uncover the sights and sounds of spring bursting into life to earn your chocolate prize.
Follow the Lost Words trail around the gardens at Quarry Bank to get your Easter chocolate prize.
Take part in our nature-themed Easter Hunt to find the clues and claim your chocolate prize.
Come along and help Mrs Greenfingers find her Easter eggs hidden around the town centre. Free to take part.
Search the garden for clues on our nature themed trail and enjoy a chocolate treat as a reward.
Come and try Bushcrafts, Climbing, Orienteering, Archery, Boat Hire, Kayaks, Canoes and Paddleboards.
6th April 2020 10.30-11 am - Storytime 2-4pm - ANSA Crafts (Drop in) 8th April 2020 10.30-11am- Rhymetime 9th April 2020 10.30-11am - Thumbs Up Its Thursday (Under 5's) 15th...
Spring forward with us and discover the natural world at Quarry Bank.
ANSA will be leading a craft workshop for children. Contact the library for further details. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Grab your wellies and your sense of adventure to join Nature Stuff on a springtime Pond Safari.
Join Nature Stuff to learn all about nature in springtime.
Easter Trail around the garden centre followed by making chocolate nests.
Come and join us for a long weekend of Easter Fun! Includes garden trails, puppet shows and costume characters.
Make your own magic wand in this exciting workshop.
Find the Easter Bunnies in the Town Centre and spell the hidden phrase on your postcard!
Come and join us on Saturday 11th April, when we will be hosting another fabulous Children's Easter Family Fun event, held at the Alsager Civic.
Family Theatre Show, including Full Sized Chocolate Easter Egg for every child with a ticket. Various show times.
The event hosts a variety of stalls and rides in Lymm Village Centre all raising money for good causes open from 10:30am.
Step into Beatrix Potter's magical tale of Peter Rabbit. 10:30am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Sandbach Children's Cinema (Film TBC).
Spot and identify the amazing mini beasts living in Tatton's Gardens. Ages 5-7
Make a wooden bird box to take home. 10:00am – 11:00am 11:30am – 12:30pm 1:00pm – 2:00pm 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Explore Dunham Massey for the first of a series of trails and activities based on Judith Kerr’s classic character.
Take a breath and a seat in the Saloon as we explore an object on display, focusing in on the various colours, textures and shapes that make it up. 11-11.15am
A free family-friendly weekend with a huge variety of vehicles on display all weekend with a parade on Sunday ONLY.
Why not come and experience recreational tree climbing at the lovely Capesthorne Hall. This is a fantastic experience for anyone aged 6 and above to safely ascend into the canopy...
All breastfeeding mums receive a FREE drink & 10% off a cake.
Discover what Lyme was like during World War II throughout a weekend of VE Day celebrations.
Springtime activities and Tudor maypole dancing.
Concert of war time songs in South Park.
