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Young Animators Club (Ages 8 - 11)
11th October-20th December 2025
Venue: Block 67, digital:glassworks
Learn new skills from expert tutors, create new worlds in stop motion and hand-drawn animation, write scripts, build sets and puppets, storyboard and create soundtracks for your films.Each session will...
Halloween Mad Scientist Show
25th October-31st December 2025
Venue: Bluebell Railway
Address: Birch Grove Suite
Get ready for a wild, wacky science-filled adventure this Halloween! £5 per person to see the show. This includes all adults and children. Limited seating – pre-booking is preferred. Kids For A Quid...
The Grotto
8th November-24th December 2025
Venue: Ruxley Manor
Get ready for twinkling eyes, big smiles, and a sprinkle of festive magic! This year again, with help from SENCO specialist from Grace’s Day Nursery, Ruxley are offering SEN sessions which have been...
The Grotto at Ruxley Manor
8th November-24th December 2025
Venue: Ruxley Manor
This festive season prepare for an enchanting adventure filled with twinkling lights, cheerful elves and heartwarming memories! Visit Father Christmas in his magical Grotto for a special, private family...
The Ice Rink
14th November-5th January 2026
Venue: Ruxley Manor
Get ready to lace up your skates and hit the ice, because the much-loved ice rink is coming back to Ruxley Manor for Christmas 2025! Families and friends can once again glide across the real ice and make...
Upcycle your glass jars this winter
Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love.
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Your family guide to festive fun
Primary Times shares 12 ideas for happy holiday moments with the whole family.
Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.