You are invited to experiment, have fun and explore as a family.
From hands-on art adventures and imaginative workshops to nature-led discoveries and playful moments, there’s something to spark every curious mind. Come ready to try new things, explore freely, and enjoy plenty of fun together.
Prices
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ArtPlay Pavilion
Ticketed | £9, concessions | Sessions 9am - 4pm
Created by HoLD Art Collective, the space reimagines classic paintings from the Gallery’s Collection as interactive adventures: slide through sunbeams, swing among the clouds and rest on soft, sculptural forms designed for comfort and calm.
Wild Life Drawing: Rescue Animals
Ticketed | £60 per family (1 adult & 1 child) | Sessions 11am - 1pm & 2 - 4pm
Get up close with amazing rescued animals and unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on family drawing session.
Mini Animators
Ticketed | £9 per child, concessions available | Sessions 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Join author Joséphine Séblon and illustrator Robert Sae‑Heng for a lively, hands-on animation workshop inspired by a 1950s American street scene. Children will discover the basics of animation by creating their own flip books using simple art materials.
Glitterbox - Face Painting
Drop-in | £9 | 11am - 3pm
Get your face painted with professional face painting artists from Glitterbox and parade your creations through the gallery.
Garden Trail
Drop-in | Free | 10am - 4pm
Enjoy our Garden Trail, created by Lucy Grainge, and explore the beauty around you as a family. As you wander, take a moment to reflect on what inspires you in the gardens and the simple joys you find in nature.
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