Looking for ideas for free and low-cost family friendly activities locally? It can be a challenge finding something suitable on a particular day close to home. To help, we have put together our Summer Activities guide. Those activities on our list are some of our favourites, but our guide is not an exhaustive list. We’ve included links to other useful resources too. We have focussed on activities for families, children and young people, but there’s lots happening for adults too – take a look at our Diary Dates.
Below are a few of our top picks:
Calling all master builders! Bring your design ideas to life at our fortnightly Lego Freebuild sessions. This fun, self-directed workshop lets children build whatever they like – from towering skyscrapers and futuristic spaceships to historic castles. It is the perfect weekend activity to stretch creative muscles, improve cognitive skills, and meet other young builders in[…]
Shinnyo Lantern Floating began over 80 years ago as a ceremony of remembrance, held by Masters Shinjo and Tomoji Ito, the founders of the Shinnyo-en community. Join the festival to learn more about lantern floating, visit the manor house and make your own lantern to float on the lake. Advance booking is recommended. Registration will[…]
Unleash your creativity at this fun session for children aged 5+. All materials provided. Parent/carer supervision required. No booking necessary, just turn up.
