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.
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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.
Photo Story Adventure Trail
Ticketed | £9 per child | Sessions 10.30am - 2.30pm
Embark an adventure where families explore the outdoors while creating their own imaginative story through photography. Follow a series of prompts to capture a character, location, action and mystery, using your phone or camera to collect each moment as inspiration unfolds. At the end of the trail, bring your images to the Story Station to piece them together into a unique mini photo tale to take home.
Natural Sculpture with Laura Ellen Bacon
Drop-in | Free | 10am - 4pm
Join sculptor, Laura Ellen Bacon, for a fun drop-in workshop where she will explore how she uses natural materials, such as willow, to create her striking sculptures.
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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