Winter Days Out in Warwickshire 2020
MARVELLOUS MINI BEASTS, Market Hall Museum
20th February, 10:15, 11:00 and 11:45
Become a bug expert at Market Hall Museum, and get up close with some mini beasts. Meeting the mini beasts sessions take place at 10:15am, 11am, and 11:45am. These sessions have limited spaces and must be booked in advanced.
Market Place, Warwick, CV34 4NS Tel: 01926 412500 www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice
Cost: £5 for mini beast session, includes drop in activities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Essential
SENSORY SPLATS, Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
17th February, 10:30 - 11:30
Our messy play session will explore colour, shapes and texture to encourage your baby's development through hands on activities. Ages 6 months/sitting to 3 years. Spare clothing recommended.
Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, Little Elborow St, Rugby CV21 3BZ Tel: 01788 533217 www.ragm.co.uk
Cost: £5 per child. Pre-booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
MINI MAKERS, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
6th February and 5th March, two sessions: 10.30 – 12.00 & 13.30 – 15.00
Creative fun for little hands and feet! These informal art sessions will expose little ones to early mark making, enabling them to develop good concentration, muscle control and encourage their imagination. Arrive anytime and be prepared to get messy! Designed for age 0-4, but all are welcome.
Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP Tel: 024 7623 7521 www.theherbert.org
Cost: £2 - drop in.
SIR SCALLYWAG AND THE BATTLE OF STINKY BOTTOM, Royal Spa Centre
15th March, 11:30
When King Colin sets his sights on finding the famous Golden Sausage, there’s only ONE person for the job: Sir Scallywag! But will the six-year old knight be mighty enough to defeat the filthy trolls, and win the Stinkiest Battle Ever? Based on the brilliant children’s story by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul. This is a fun, informal and interactive concert. For 3 - 7 years.
Royal Spa Centre, Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV32 4HN Tel: 01926 334418 www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk
Cost: £12 adults, £8 children, £32 family ticket.
MEET THE MINI-BEAST, Stratford-Upon-Avon Butterfly Farm
February 15th - 23rd
Children and adults can take part in our popular twice daily Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions and hold creatures such as a giant African millipede, African land snail and a variety of stick insects. The Minibeast Metropolis is teeming with life and is home to an amazing leafcutter ant colony, one of the largest on display in the UK.
Tramway Walk, Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-UponAvon, CV37 7LS. Tel: 01789 299288 www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
Cost: Free event, normal admission applies
MINI FOREST SCHOOL, Foundry Wood
28th February, and every Friday onwards, 10:00 - 11:00
Come and join us at Foundry Wood for a story, trails, seasonal crafts, sensory play and nature exploration. Suitable for 2-4 year olds. Includes a hot drink and biscuits. Term time only: Every Friday, 28th February - November.
Princes Drive, Leamington Spa, CV32 6AF. Tel: 01926 335479 www.foundrywood.co.uk
Cost: £4.50 per week booked termly or £6 PAYG (booking essential)
Details are correct at time of printing but may change. Please check with the event host for prices, times and dates.