Join us for a magical family session at the Botanic Garden, inspired by Elena Mannion's enchanting story "Old Oak and Little Acorn." Enjoy a captivating reading by the author, followed by a fun craft activity where we will decorate acorns and make autumnal greeting cards. Each child will receive a signed copy of the book to take home with them.
- 2 sessions: 11am – 12 noon and 2 – 3pm
- Booking essential: £12 per child
- Recommended for ages 4-7 years
Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! Use the map to follow her journey, learn all about the Christmas plants and make a special gift for your home. Pick up a free trail booklet at the ticket office to get started.
Festive fun for all ages.
Free activity with normal Garden admission.
The Kettle’s Yard collection includes many plants as well as dried grasses and seed pods. What kind of plant comes from what kind of seed? Find out in this fun, creative workshop.
For 7–11 years.
Inspired by St Edmund (found object), 1975 by John Catto, Ian will introduce you to the world of charcoal and how it can be used to make three-dimensional drawings.
For ages 7–11 years.
Connecting Cambridge Family Day
Saturday 20th April, 2024
10.00am - 4.00pm
Join us for a day of free activities for all the family! There’ll be hands-on play and crafts including building a mini museum, making your own objects and more. There’s no need to book, just drop-in on the day and get involved.
Would you like to know how to escape the underworld, to come back to life or even how to become a god? In Spring the world comes back to life, so join us to explore stories of resurrection and rebirth at our relaxed afternoon of holiday activities. Dive into the ancient world with miraculous myths from ancient Greece and Rome, get arty by re-enacting the most shocking stories with paper puppets you can take home with you, or welcome the Spring with some flowery crafting.
This will be a completely free, drop-in event so there’s no need to book.
Learn about the history of using light and shadows in storytelling. From countries around the world to stories in your home town. Practice making hand-shadow animals, make a shadow puppet to tell the story of Moses Carter, the Histon Giant, and find out how you can make your own shadow puppet theatre!
This event is suitable for children ages 6 and above with an accompanying adult. It is not suitable for younger children unless visiting with an older sibling.
Learn about the history of using light and shadows in storytelling. From countries around the world to stories in your home town. Practice making hand-shadow animals, make a shadow puppet to tell the story of Moses Carter, the Histon Giant, and find out how you can make your own shadow puppet theatre!
This event is suitable for children ages 6 and above with an accompanying adult. It is not suitable for younger children unless visiting with an older sibling.
Learn about the history of using light and shadows in storytelling. From countries around the world to stories in your home town. Practice making hand-shadow animals, make a shadow puppet to tell the story of Moses Carter, the Histon Giant, and find out how you can make your own shadow puppet theatre!
This event is suitable for children ages 6 and above with an accompanying adult. It is not suitable for younger children unless visiting with an older sibling.
Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.
Join us at this special session run by Kettle’s Yard Family-in-Residence, the Arnold-Mills, to discover an interactive world of play and making inspired by the Children’s Room at the LYC Museum & Art Gallery. Featuring a range of creative activities for people of all ages, including:
• A collaborative ‘make your mark’ sign-in wall-based artwork
