Whit Half Term 2026

Get ready for a fun-filled half term with exciting Victorian-themed activities and workshops for the whole family to enjoy!

Painted tile

Decorate a Tile

Tuesday 26th May
11am, 1pm, 2pm

Decorate your own ceramic tile using the tiles in our Pilkington’s exhibition for inspiration.

£3 per child, booking required.

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Pick & Mix Playtime

Wednesday 27th May
10:30am & 1:30pm

Join us for some fun play in the museum!

Free, drop-in at set times.

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Printing workshop

Patterns and Printing

Thursday 28th May
11am, 1pm, 2pm

Create wonderful patterns by trying different printing techniques.

£3 per child, booking required.

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Toys through Time

Friday 29th May
10:30am – 12:30pm

Join us to explore toys through the ages and have a go with them yourself!

Free, drop-in at set times.

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Clay

Clay Play

Tuesday 2nd June
11:00am – 12:00pm

Make some weird and wonderful creations using the clay provided.

£3 per child, booking required.

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Cardboard house

Storytelling and Craft

Wednesday 3rd June
10:30am – 12:30pm

Get cosy in our gallery for a storytime and after take part in a fun craft activity and create your own character!

Free, drop-in.

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Victorian Washday

The Victorian Washday

Thursday 4th June
11:00am & 12:00pm

Find out all about the Victorian washday and how much hard work it was!

Free, drop-in.

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Children painting

Make your Mark

Friday 5th June
11:00am – 12:00pm

Join us for our hugely popular workshop and contribute to our giant artwork using the materials provided.

£1 per child, booking required.

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