Holiday Activities

We're busy putting together the October half-term and Christmas activity programme.  Sign up to our newsletter to receive up-to-date notifications of activities, events and exhibitions.

 

24 - 31 May
A feast of Maytime merriment. Get creative in our fabulous workshops and enjoy exploring the galleries with the traditional treasure hunt.  Can you find all the mini statues of local heroes that are hidden around the building?
 

Bug Hunt

19 July - 9 August
FREE
Can you find all the hidden bugs around the building. Complete the hunt and be in with the chance to win a prize!

Mini Architects Hunt

12 - 30 August
FREE
Complete the hunt and be in with the chance to win a prize!

Open-ended Toddler Play

A stay & play session for the under 5s. These sessions invite your toddler to discover, learn and explore. 

Saturday 1 April
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm

£2.50 per child, adults are free but must book a place. 
 

Animal Antics Family Yoga Play

A family yoga session in the gallery space. 

Monday 3 April
10am-10.45am – suitable for 2.5-6 years
11am-11.45am - suitable for 7-12 years

£3.00 per child, adults are free but must book a place. 
 

Relaxed Sessions

Monday 3 April 2.30pm-3.30pm

These sessions are primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers. Come along to explore the gallery and take part in a creative activity.
 

May Holiday Activities


Relaxed Hour 

Monday 11 August
Suitable for children of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am
FREE but must be booked.

This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience, plus their families, friends, and carers.


Cardboard Construction Dens

Tuesday 12 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Unleash your creativity by building your own dens in this cardboard construction workshop; a fantastic way to spark imagination and have loads of fun!
 

 

 


Cyanotype Prints

Wednesday 13 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover the magic of sun-powered art and create your own stunning blueprints.


Meet Waffle the Wonder Dog

Friday 15 August
Suitable for all ages
1.45pm-3.45pm
FREE but pre-booking essential.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ahead of the new series of Waffle the Wonder Dog on CBeebies, meet Waffle aka Scarlet in this special opportunity! 
Meet and greet timeslots are available in 5 minute intervals, and include time for that all important photo op!


Pom Pom Pals 

Tuesday 19 August
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Get the googly eyes ready and have a ball creating your own charming animal-themed pom poms.


Automata Moving Animals

Wednesday 20 August 
Suitable for children 8+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover the magic of movement by creating your own mechanical animals with Automata Moving Animals


Bug Hotels

Thursday 21 August 
Suitable for children 6+
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Calling all busy bees! Join us to craft your own bug hotel with natural materials.


Stained Glass Wings

Thursday 22 August 
Suitable for children 2-5years
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£3.00 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a fun-filled workshop designed for your little ones, where they can craft their own colourful wearable wings! Leave with a dazzling pair of wings that are perfect for basking in the sunshine!

Relaxed Hour
For all ages

Monday 30 March
10.30 - 11.30am
FREE
Children must be accompanied by an adult.


FREE session for neurodivergent children, where young visitors who would benefit from a more relaxed environment can enjoy and explore our UNVEILED exhibition on our second floor and take part in activities.

FREE but booking child and accompanying adult required.

More information about planning your visit.


Colour and Light Play
For ages 6 and under

Tuesday 31 March
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This immersive sensory session invites little ones to discover the vibrant world of art through colour and light, and explore their creativity and imagination. Children will engage with colours, shapes, and light, discovering new ways to express themselves and have fun!


Eggcellent Animal Portraits
For ages 6 and over

Tuesday 2 April
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm, 2-3pm & 3.15 - 4.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Children can let their imaginations run wild as they create adorable animal portraits from recycled egg cartons and cardboard.

This fun, eco-friendly adventure will turn ordinary materials into quirky framed masterpieces.


Pendulum Patterns
For ages 6 and over

Wednesday 8 April
10-11am , 11.30am-12.30pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Unleash your creativity in this exciting workshop where children can transform ordinary building bricks into dynamic swinging pendulums and create their own lively abstract art! A fun-filled workshop that combines building, painting, and imagination!


Little Hands, Big Art
For ages 6 and under

Thursday 9 April
10am - 11am
11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

An open and playful art workshop for little creators, this session invites young artists to paint and play with color on cardboard canvases covering floors, walls, and more crafting a vibrant 3D wonderland. 


Discover the Romans:

at University of Warwick's Easter Holiday Camp 

Thursday 9 April
1-4pm
 

Explore and touch real Roman artefacts and have a go at creating your own ancient history inspired arts and crafts.


And enjoy our FREE building hunt!

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Relaxed Hour

Monday 25 March

This session is primarily for neurodivergent children and adults and any other visitors with sensory needs.  Includes a craft activity.

FREE
10.30am - 11.30am 
 

Early Years Play Sessions

Shape and Texture

Tuesday 26 March
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Colour and Light

Tuesday 2 April
Suitable for under 6s
10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm
£2.50 per child
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Coming for May Half Term

For our May half-term hunt we're asking you to find the animals who have escaped from the art collection and hidden themselves around the building!   Our drop-in hunts are free.   Also on offer to keep the kids busy we have a programme of bookable fun activities.   May half-term booking to go live in coming days.

.Rene the Guide Dog  
Wednesday 5 April, 11am 
FREE entry, spaces bookable and drop in

Join Louise and Rene, her assistance dog, in a short introduction to the Guide Dogs charity.


Louise will demonstrate how Rene assists her in her daily life and will talk about The mission of the Guide Dogs society which is to ensure that no one living with sight loss is left out of life!

Dog-tastic fun for you and your furry friend


Saturday 15 April, 10am-1pm 

Creative activities for the whole family and an extra special dog show.

Percival Guildhouse Gardens.