Our popular Easter holiday family activities are back! Join in to create and play in our large space.
Tue 8 Apr – Thu 17 Apr, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3 pm, Tues, Weds & Thurs
Our popular Easter holiday family activities are back! Join in to create and play in our large space. Our fantastic play & learn facilitators are on hand to guide you through our craft activities, with lots of materials for you to have fun with! As always, we'll be setting up some more relaxed areas with sensory toys and books to read together too.
The workshops are drop-in; however, we invite you to book a space for your session as spaces are limited.
Our sessions take place on Tue, Wed & Thu, at the following times:10am-12 noon1pm–3pm
Book one ticket per person, including adults and children.
If you are unable to make it on the day, please cancel your tickets so that others may attend.
If you would like more information, or would like support in completing your booking, please call us on 0115 948 9750.
Free. Limited Capacity. Booking is required.
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Your Visit
To prepare you for your visit see our, Access and Facilities, and Getting Here.
Our activities are held in our large ground floor area, called The Space.
All families and children of all ages are welcome in our activities. We tend to find that our activities are best suited for families with children up to 12 years old.
Find out about our Play and Learn facilitators before you arrive, Getting to know us: The Play & Learn Team
We create a sensory and immersive environment.
There is a smaller designated sensory area in these workshops.
Adult and child noise reducing headphones are available on request.
We have a Changing Places facility.
We are a Breastfeeding Welcome venue.
All our Play & Learn Facilitators hold a current DBS certificate.
All our Play & Learn Facilitators have regular safeguarding training.
We have staff on duty who are First Aid at Work, and Paediatric First Aid, trained.
We are a member of the Family Arts Campaign and part of the local Nottingham Network Group with our cultural friends.
Find out about our current exhibitions click here
Entry
Entry to our exhibitions and our family activities is free.
Our Gallery Assistants are on hand to support a happy and safe environment. Please help by listening to their guidance and let them know if you need any assistance or guidance during your visit.
We ask for you not to take food and drink inside the exhibitions, however you are more than welcome to have your snacks and drinks if in The Space when attending our Family Activities.
Safe play
Please take care of your children while enjoying the activities, encouraging safe and positive play.

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Sun 11am-5pm
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