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Article published on 20 July 2010
9 & 10, 16 & 17 & 24 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Last entry 7pm/ garden closes at 9pm. Normal admission applies
Join us celebrating the 60th anniversary of Harlow Carr during these long summer days. The Garden will be open with entertainment in the evenings. Bring a picnic and watch the sun set over these beautiful surroundings.
9 & 10 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Enjoy jewellery making, ceramics, painting and embroidery taster workshops to try.
9 July - 11 July
Happy 18th Birthday Eureka!
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax
You're invited to Eureka! The National Children's Museum for a weekend of fun and festivities as we celebrate our 18th Birthday with our best mates: you, our visitors!
For our big grown-up birthday we're hosting a proper kid's party, with games, dancing, and of course, cake. Come dressed in your best and take part in big dances on the hour with everyone in the museum, play party games and get jumpy in the bouncy castle. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for Eureka! flashbacks to our 1990's childhood.
11 July - 8 August
Drinking Chocolate
York Castle Museum, York
Come and find out about the long history of drinking chocolate. Sample some of the unusual flavours and explore the different ways the drink has been served and drunk. Which will you prefer?
17 & 18 July
Medieval Harewood Weekend
Harewood House, Leeds
11:00am - 3:00pm
On and around the weekend of 17th and 18th July, we will be celebrating the Festival of British Archaeology with a number of guided tours of the excavation, a chance to look at and learn about the archaeological finds that are being made and family activities for budding archaeologists!
16 & 17 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Be transported back in time to see the Victorians who would have promenaded around Harlow Carr in the 1900's. Why not sample some of the legendary spa water from The Royal Baths in Harrogate.
17 July - Sunday 5 September
Eureka! PlayFest
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax
School's out for the summer and there's no better way to celebrate than with a festival of play, when PlayFest arrives at Eureka! The National Children's Museum.
Join us for seven weeks of fun-filled activities including space hopper races, carnival crafts, beach boogieing music and dance performances, fairground rides, inflatables and much more. Be sure to return again and again using the Eureka! Annual Pass, available with standard admission, so as not to miss the changing themes and activities of 'School's Out', 'Seaside', 'All the Fun of the Fair' and 'Carnival' during Eureka!'s play extravaganza.
18 July
Harewood Planetarium Star Show
Harewood House, Leeds
11.00am, 12 midday, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Come and join us for a journey around your galaxy. Learn how to find the Plough and the North Star and the splendid constellation of Orion the Hunter. During your journey you will see all the stars that can be seen in the British night sky during the course of the year. Listen and learn about the myths and legends attached to some of those stars.
20 & 21 July
A Midsummer Nights' Dream (Outdoor theatre)
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
The entertainment begins as soon as you take your seat. Come rain or shine, the Oddsocks players involve you in the action from the safety of your chair (or blanket). Bettys Teahouse will be open in the garden during the interval for hot drinks. Garden opens at 6.30pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm
Tickets: £16.50 (adult), £10 (children under 16), £3 (children under 7). Booking line: 0845 130 8840
23 July - 1 September
Magna Loves Summer
Magna, Rotherham
This summer we are celebrating everything great about Magna with our Magna loves summer campaign. Join us each week as we celebrate a different area of Magna. Week 1 of the summer holidays kicks off with the Air Pavilion and finishing in the final week with Steel, covering
Fire, Water, Earth and Outdoors in between!
Times: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm (please note steel tours have different times to other
workshops running over the summer)
Prices: £1 per child taking part
Bookings: please book on arrival to Magna at the ticketing tills
24 July
James and the Giant Peach - Open Air Theatre
Harewood House, Leeds
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Roald Dahl's fantastic story gets the Illyria treatment in this colourful summertime production for children.
24 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Relax in the garden, enjoy a picnic and listen to live music throughout the evening.
24 July - 5 September
Take a trip to the seaside
National Railway Museum, York
The colourful South Yard is brimming with traditional seaside fun that will transport you to the coast in no time!
In celebration of the 175th Great Western Railway anniversary, join us and travel back in time to the 1930's which saw a flurry of exciting family trips to the seaside. Imagine you are on your way to the Cornish coast, sit back in style and enjoy a steam ride* pulled by legendary City of Truro in the South Yard.
*A small charge applies for steam rides, simulator and fairground rides.
24 July - 27 August
Hooray! Henry's Back
Royal Armouries, Leeds
A brand new exhibition of our famous collection of Henry VIII's armours.
New for summer 2010 a children's indoor play area including arts and crafts. Try your hand at the King's Challenge puzzle trail. Or, enjoy daily horse shows and falconry displays.
24 July - 31 August
Footsteps
York Castle Museum, York
Step in and find out about our amazing Shoe collection, from a giant's shoe to tiny dolls shoes. Compare your shoes with examples from the past. Discover how shoes were made and cared for and have a go at lacing a Victorian boot.
24 July - 28 August
A Body of Evidence
York Castle Museum, York
Can you solve our Civil War puzzle? Travel back to the Siege of York in 1644. Investigate evidence from the past and decide how best to equip your soldier for the approaching Battle of Marston Moor.
August Bank Holiday Weekend
Highlight of the summer
Royal Armouries, Leeds
The Queen's Golden Jubilee Trophy Tournament. Three days of authentic medieval jousting in the heart of the city.
26 - 30 July
Dress to Impress
National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
A week of fashion related fun inspired by the current special exhibition, 'Memories of the Coal Queens'. Become a fashion designer for the day and create a T-shirt to take home.
26 - 30 July
Magna Loves Air
Magna, Rotherham
Come and take part in our parachute making workshops, this is your chance to launch your skills as a parachute engineer and test the success of your latest design.
26 - 31 July
Paper - Craft Creations
National Media Museum, Bradford
Celebrate the tradition of Japanese PaperCraft and create your very own game character.
26 & 28 July
Summer, Sun and Shade Family Workshop
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
Explore ideas of light and dark through drawing and sculpture.
27 July - 29 August
Summer Art Exhibition
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Back again by popular demand, the annual arts exhibition will be onsite showcasing the very best artists from around the region. Take a moment to see a variety of artists work on display and have the opportunity to purchase some artwork of your own.
27 July - 29 August
Summer Art Exhibition
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Back again by popular demand, the annual arts exhibition will be onsite showcasing the very best artists from around the region. Take a moment to see a variety of artists work on display and have the opportunity to purchase some artwork of your own.
27th July
Summer Science Club
Thackray Museum, Leeds
Every Tuesday - 27 July, 3, 10, 17 and 24 August, 1pm - 3pm
Did you know the first photograph of DNA was made by William Astbury who lived in Leeds? Join our 5 week long science club with some wacky workshops for ages 7 to 11 years. Free with usual admission.
28th July 2010
Fearsome Florence
Thackray Museum, Leeds
Summer holiday activities - 28 July and 4, 11, 18 and 25 August
Florence Nightingale passed away one hundred years ago. Come and find out how this remarkable woman changed the history of medicine and war.
The Fearsome Florence workshops will be running every Wednesday (from 28th July - 25th August) of the school holidays, 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm.
There will be a different activity to participate in every Wednesday.
Week 1 - Lovely lamps
Decorate your own lamp with glass paints, just like the lamp Florence Nightingale would have had.
Week 2 - Make your own catapult
The Crimean war is raging and you need to protect your army. With some material at hand, and a limited supply of shillings to buy more, can you make the best catapult to protect yourself from the enemy?
Week 3 - Flapping Owls
Make yourself a pet owl with flapping wings- just like Florence Nightingale had.
Week 4 - Rats and Mice
Rats and mice spread diseases and infections during the Crimean War. Come along and have a go at making fun finger puppet rats and mice.
Week 5 - Marvelous Medals
Medals are given out when people fight and help in wars. If you were fighting in the Crimean war, what would your medal look like? Design your own medal to take home with you.
Workshops are free with usual museum admission.
31 July - 22 August
The Ultimate Package Holiday
Xscape, Castleford
Bring the outdoors inside when you join Xscape for the perfect package holiday - including a free indoor beach! There will be loads of fun and games plus the stars of Britain's Got Talent performing LIVE on the 13 and 22 August.
31 July - 1 August
Yorkshire Day weekend
National Railway Museum, York
Have your jokes at the ready as the whole family enjoys traditional, entertaining performances by Punch and Judy and see our amazing sand sculpture. You might even spot a donkey or two!
Bring a picnic, indulge in your favourite BBQ treats and play giant games on the grass, take a ride on the miniature railway and play in the adventure playground! Or why not put yourself in the picture and say cheese as we snap you in 1930's holiday costume. You could even win your very own giant garden game if you take part in the museums sizzling summer trail!
*A small charge applies for steam rides, simulator and fairground rides.
1 - 29 August
The Great Garden Adventure
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Harlow Carr Warriors, are you ready for a challenge?
Can you take on the great garden adventure? If you are brave enough pack the essentials, bring the family and report to Harlow Carr this August. To kick the month off we are celebrating with a Forest Party on the 1st. Come dressed up and enjoy rainforest crafts and watch as a tree sculptor expertly carves one of Harlow Carr's woodland trees.
Everyday after that, why not dare to take part in our Mystery Garden Quest and find the hidden clues by GPS or every weekend you can develop your outdoor skills with den building, bush crafts and a scavenger hunt workshop? If you would like something a little more serene why not try your hand at yoga in the garden with the YogaBugs.
2 - 6 August
The Roman Army
Yorkshire Museum, York
Drilling and storytelling for new Roman recruits with our Roman Centurion.
2 - 6 August
Magna Loves Fire
Magna, Rotherham
Take part in our Chinese fire lantern making workshops, create and design your own lantern and light up the skies as your lantern takes flight.
2 - 6 August
Strike a Light
National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Make a collage of a miners' lamp to hang up at home! Also learn facts about the way light was used underground throughout the ages.
8 August
Special House Guided Tour
Wentworth Castle and Gardens, Barnsley
2pm: Come and see Wentworth Castle decorated with the special types of flowers grown by English gardeners 300 years ago in the 18th century.
Specialist flower arrangers plan to decorate as many of the grand C18th rooms in the Castle as they have period flowers and containers for! A real one-off special treat for Wentworth - come and see something a little different.
9 August - 31 August
Sweet Talk
York Castle Museum, York
Say it with sweets! Track the story of sugar moulding from medieval sugar plate, Georgian sugar sculptures, Victorian 'kissing comfits' to the Love Hearts of today. Have a go at making your own sweet message.
9 - 13 August
Stone Crazy! Family Fun Draw
York Minster, York
Taking inspirations from the Minster's carved faces, participate in a Family Fun Draw, and sketch a face to add to the Minster Map!
9 - 13 August
Magna loves Water
Magna, Rotherham
Get your engines at the ready as we set sail with our motor boat making workshops. Create your own motor and race your boat against others.
9 - 13 August
Mosaic Magic
Yorkshire Museum, York
Make a mini Roman Mosaic to take home.
9 -13 August
Painted Pots
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Take a trip back to the days of miners' allotments, decorate your very own pot to take home and grow your favourite plants in!
15 August
Classic Car Rally
Wentworth Castle and Gardens, Barnsley
10am - 5pm. Enjoy classic cars from yesteryear.
16 - 23 August
Ology Dance Summer School
Harewood House, Leeds
Ology Performance School is a contemporary, vibrant school that teaches a variety of techniques used in the world of performance in a modern, fun way. This summer Harewood will play host to Ology's summer activity week which will take place from the 16th to the 21st of August with a variety of activities for all ages ranging from Baby Ballet to Break Dancing.
Children's Yoga (3-5yrs) 11am-12pm
MUMMY AND ME YOGA - A fabulous yogic exploration to a fantasy land, feel wonderfully relaxed as you stretch and move in this outdoor class.
Disney Musicals (3-5yrs) 1pm-3pm
DISNEY MUSICAL FUN - Embrace the magic of Disney with singing, dancing and acting, exploring the imagination and ending actually feeding penguin 'Mumble' from Happy Feet!!
16 - 20 August
Dynamic Dinosaurs
Yorkshire Museum, York
Take a close look at some real fossilised dinosaur footprints. Find out which dinosaur might have made them and work out how big and fast it was.
16 - 20 August
Magna loves Earth
Magna, Rotherham
Calling all green fingers...This week as we celebrate the Earth pavilion we are getting our hands dirty as we grow cress heads in potatoes.
16 - 20 August
Pit Pony Puppets
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Celebrate the arrival of Finn, our new Clydesdale horse by making your own pit pony sock puppet.
18 August 11am - 3.30pm
A Really Wild Wednesday!
York's Museum Gardens
Yorkshire Museum, York
A free and fun event for all the family. With lots of hands on and exciting archaeology and science activities to take part in.
Activities include:
Make jewellery from old plastic milk bottles, cast a fossil and explore dinosaur footprints, make a mini Roman Mosaic, hunt the mini-beast trail, try your hand at making a stone trough, making a cobble path and pointing a wall, pan for Gold, learn how to do Chinese writing and create your own work of art, bird watch in the Museum Gardens and hunt for lichens, fire a Rocket, explore Tudor cures and potions and make one of your own.
22 August
Open Air Theatre - Beauty and the Beast
Wentworth Castle and Gardens
Louisa and her trusty companion Milky-White the cow are back to perform 'Beauty and the Beast' especially for you this summer! Laura Turner's interpretation of this classic fairytale is sure to delight children of all ages as Louisa and her friends transform their ordinary 1940's garden into a magical setting for this endlessly exciting fairytale. As they act out the story, be prepared for the fearsome beast and his terrifying castle, but never fear, as Beauty quickly finds some rather surprising friends whilst the beast's heart finally begins to melt. Come along and watch this heart-warming story of fun and friendship in fancy dress and join Louisa and her friends in a fairytale parade during the interval - a true Chapterhouse tradition.
23 August
Encircling the Land with Sacred Dance
York Minster, York
All warmly invited to celebrate and honor the time of year and place within Britain by means or simple sacred circle dances.
23 - 27 August
Funky Fossils
Yorkshire Museum, York
Make your very own fossil cast.
23 - 27 August
Magna loves Outdoors
Magna, Rotherham
This week get your heads in a spin as you design and decorate your very own windmill.
23 - 27 August
Jet-Powered Coal Carts
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Can you go the distance in our annual coal-cart race? Work together as a family to make mini jet-powered coal carts and race to the top of our leader board!
24 & 25 August
Art as Environment Family Sculpture Workshop with Emily Speed
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Drawing and sculpture activities to create unusual self portraits as buildings.
28 - 30 August
Wild West Weekend
Castle Howard, York
Bring the children in their cowboy hats or feathered headdresses and enjoy a variety of activities with a wild west flavour! In our 'OK Corale' try your hand at Hoop La, Tin Can Alley or the Shoot Out. If you have brave little ones they can take their place on our children's bucking bronco or simply use up some energy on our themed bouncy castles. There will also be face painters, balloon modellers and an area where you can make your own 'Most Wanted' poster!
Costumed staff will be on hand to help you make the most of your day. Live country-style music and the ubiquitous BBQ food (with plenty of beans!) will complete the atmosphere. All activities are included in the admission price and of course our adventure playground will also be open.
29 - 30 August
Harewood Family Steam Rally
Harewood House, Leeds
Our summer events programme includes the incredibly popular Harewood Steam Rally. Hissing-smoking Steam Engines, melodious steam-powered organs and much much more will make this weekend a fantastic day out for all the family!
30 August - 3 September
Fossil Fun
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Pipe-cleaner dinosaurs and plaster-of-Paris fossils are the order of the day for our last week of the holidays.
There will be weekday performances from Peggy Thorpe and Fred at the Pit head Baths throughout the summer. Also Maurice the Miner will be at the Museum weekdays throughout the summer.
31 August - 3 September
Magna loves Steel
Magna, Rotherham
Steel is the heritage of Magna so come along and find out more as we offer special steel tours, the steel tour will include the Big Melt and also a trip to the foundry floor so get your hard hats at the ready. A special steel gift will be giving to each child participating on the tour Steel tours will take place at 10.40am, 11.40m and 1.40pm daily and will be £1 per child wishing to take part.
July and August
20,000 leagues under the Sea at The Deep
The Deep, Hull
This summer The Deep celebrates Jules Verne's classic adventure '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" in partnership with Hull Truck Theatre. The theatre is producing a new play of the same name, written by award-winning playwright, John Godber. The aquarium is running a series of events for the public to enjoy, including storytelling, presentations and a special quiz trail competition with Hull truck Theatre tickets as prizes.
9 & 10, 16 & 17 & 24 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Last entry 7pm/ garden closes at 9pm. Normal admission applies
Join us celebrating the 60th anniversary of Harlow Carr during these long summer days. The Garden will be open with entertainment in the evenings. Bring a picnic and watch the sun set over these beautiful surroundings.
9 & 10 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Enjoy jewellery making, ceramics, painting and embroidery taster workshops to try.
9 July - 11 July
Happy 18th Birthday Eureka!
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax
You're invited to Eureka! The National Children's Museum for a weekend of fun and festivities as we celebrate our 18th Birthday with our best mates: you, our visitors!
For our big grown-up birthday we're hosting a proper kid's party, with games, dancing, and of course, cake. Come dressed in your best and take part in big dances on the hour with everyone in the museum, play party games and get jumpy in the bouncy castle. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for Eureka! flashbacks to our 1990's childhood.
11 July - 8 August
Drinking Chocolate
York Castle Museum, York
Come and find out about the long history of drinking chocolate. Sample some of the unusual flavours and explore the different ways the drink has been served and drunk. Which will you prefer?
17 & 18 July
Medieval Harewood Weekend
Harewood House, Leeds
11:00am - 3:00pm
On and around the weekend of 17th and 18th July, we will be celebrating the Festival of British Archaeology with a number of guided tours of the excavation, a chance to look at and learn about the archaeological finds that are being made and family activities for budding archaeologists!
16 & 17 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Be transported back in time to see the Victorians who would have promenaded around Harlow Carr in the 1900's. Why not sample some of the legendary spa water from The Royal Baths in Harrogate.
17 July - Sunday 5 September
Eureka! PlayFest
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax
School's out for the summer and there's no better way to celebrate than with a festival of play, when PlayFest arrives at Eureka! The National Children's Museum.
Join us for seven weeks of fun-filled activities including space hopper races, carnival crafts, beach boogieing music and dance performances, fairground rides, inflatables and much more. Be sure to return again and again using the Eureka! Annual Pass, available with standard admission, so as not to miss the changing themes and activities of 'School's Out', 'Seaside', 'All the Fun of the Fair' and 'Carnival' during Eureka!'s play extravaganza.
18 July
Harewood Planetarium Star Show
Harewood House, Leeds
11.00am, 12 midday, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Come and join us for a journey around your galaxy. Learn how to find the Plough and the North Star and the splendid constellation of Orion the Hunter. During your journey you will see all the stars that can be seen in the British night sky during the course of the year. Listen and learn about the myths and legends attached to some of those stars.
20 & 21 July
A Midsummer Nights' Dream (Outdoor theatre)
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
The entertainment begins as soon as you take your seat. Come rain or shine, the Oddsocks players involve you in the action from the safety of your chair (or blanket). Bettys Teahouse will be open in the garden during the interval for hot drinks. Garden opens at 6.30pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm
Tickets: £16.50 (adult), £10 (children under 16), £3 (children under 7). Booking line: 0845 130 8840
23 July - 1 September
Magna Loves Summer
Magna, Rotherham
This summer we are celebrating everything great about Magna with our Magna loves summer campaign. Join us each week as we celebrate a different area of Magna. Week 1 of the summer holidays kicks off with the Air Pavilion and finishing in the final week with Steel, covering
Fire, Water, Earth and Outdoors in between!
Times: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm (please note steel tours have different times to other
workshops running over the summer)
Prices: £1 per child taking part
Bookings: please book on arrival to Magna at the ticketing tills
24 July
James and the Giant Peach - Open Air Theatre
Harewood House, Leeds
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Roald Dahl's fantastic story gets the Illyria treatment in this colourful summertime production for children.
24 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Relax in the garden, enjoy a picnic and listen to live music throughout the evening.
24 July - 5 September
Take a trip to the seaside
National Railway Museum, York
The colourful South Yard is brimming with traditional seaside fun that will transport you to the coast in no time!
In celebration of the 175th Great Western Railway anniversary, join us and travel back in time to the 1930's which saw a flurry of exciting family trips to the seaside. Imagine you are on your way to the Cornish coast, sit back in style and enjoy a steam ride* pulled by legendary City of Truro in the South Yard.
*A small charge applies for steam rides, simulator and fairground rides.
24 July - 27 August
Hooray! Henry's Back
Royal Armouries, Leeds
A brand new exhibition of our famous collection of Henry VIII's armours.
New for summer 2010 a children's indoor play area including arts and crafts. Try your hand at the King's Challenge puzzle trail. Or, enjoy daily horse shows and falconry displays.
24 July - 31 August
Footsteps
York Castle Museum, York
Step in and find out about our amazing Shoe collection, from a giant's shoe to tiny dolls shoes. Compare your shoes with examples from the past. Discover how shoes were made and cared for and have a go at lacing a Victorian boot.
24 July - 28 August
A Body of Evidence
York Castle Museum, York
Can you solve our Civil War puzzle? Travel back to the Siege of York in 1644. Investigate evidence from the past and decide how best to equip your soldier for the approaching Battle of Marston Moor.
August Bank Holiday Weekend
Highlight of the summer
Royal Armouries, Leeds
The Queen's Golden Jubilee Trophy Tournament. Three days of authentic medieval jousting in the heart of the city.
26 - 30 July
Dress to Impress
National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
A week of fashion related fun inspired by the current special exhibition, 'Memories of the Coal Queens'. Become a fashion designer for the day and create a T-shirt to take home.
26 - 30 July
Magna Loves Air
Magna, Rotherham
Come and take part in our parachute making workshops, this is your chance to launch your skills as a parachute engineer and test the success of your latest design.
26 - 31 July
Paper - Craft Creations
National Media Museum, Bradford
Celebrate the tradition of Japanese PaperCraft and create your very own game character.
26 & 28 July
Summer, Sun and Shade Family Workshop
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
Explore ideas of light and dark through drawing and sculpture.
27 July - 29 August
Summer Art Exhibition
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Back again by popular demand, the annual arts exhibition will be onsite showcasing the very best artists from around the region. Take a moment to see a variety of artists work on display and have the opportunity to purchase some artwork of your own.
27 July - 29 August
Summer Art Exhibition
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Back again by popular demand, the annual arts exhibition will be onsite showcasing the very best artists from around the region. Take a moment to see a variety of artists work on display and have the opportunity to purchase some artwork of your own.
27th July
Summer Science Club
Thackray Museum, Leeds
Every Tuesday - 27 July, 3, 10, 17 and 24 August, 1pm - 3pm
Did you know the first photograph of DNA was made by William Astbury who lived in Leeds? Join our 5 week long science club with some wacky workshops for ages 7 to 11 years. Free with usual admission.
28th July 2010
Fearsome Florence
Thackray Museum, Leeds
Summer holiday activities - 28 July and 4, 11, 18 and 25 August
Florence Nightingale passed away one hundred years ago. Come and find out how this remarkable woman changed the history of medicine and war.
The Fearsome Florence workshops will be running every Wednesday (from 28th July - 25th August) of the school holidays, 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm.
There will be a different activity to participate in every Wednesday.
Week 1 - Lovely lamps
Decorate your own lamp with glass paints, just like the lamp Florence Nightingale would have had.
Week 2 - Make your own catapult
The Crimean war is raging and you need to protect your army. With some material at hand, and a limited supply of shillings to buy more, can you make the best catapult to protect yourself from the enemy?
Week 3 - Flapping Owls
Make yourself a pet owl with flapping wings- just like Florence Nightingale had.
Week 4 - Rats and Mice
Rats and mice spread diseases and infections during the Crimean War. Come along and have a go at making fun finger puppet rats and mice.
Week 5 - Marvelous Medals
Medals are given out when people fight and help in wars. If you were fighting in the Crimean war, what would your medal look like? Design your own medal to take home with you.
Workshops are free with usual museum admission.
31 July - 22 August
The Ultimate Package Holiday
Xscape, Castleford
Bring the outdoors inside when you join Xscape for the perfect package holiday - including a free indoor beach! There will be loads of fun and games plus the stars of Britain's Got Talent performing LIVE on the 13 and 22 August.
31 July - 1 August
Yorkshire Day weekend
National Railway Museum, York
Have your jokes at the ready as the whole family enjoys traditional, entertaining performances by Punch and Judy and see our amazing sand sculpture. You might even spot a donkey or two!
Bring a picnic, indulge in your favourite BBQ treats and play giant games on the grass, take a ride on the miniature railway and play in the adventure playground! Or why not put yourself in the picture and say cheese as we snap you in 1930's holiday costume. You could even win your very own giant garden game if you take part in the museums sizzling summer trail!
*A small charge applies for steam rides, simulator and fairground rides.
1 - 29 August
The Great Garden Adventure
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Harlow Carr Warriors, are you ready for a challenge?
Can you take on the great garden adventure? If you are brave enough pack the essentials, bring the family and report to Harlow Carr this August. To kick the month off we are celebrating with a Forest Party on the 1st. Come dressed up and enjoy rainforest crafts and watch as a tree sculptor expertly carves one of Harlow Carr's woodland trees.
Everyday after that, why not dare to take part in our Mystery Garden Quest and find the hidden clues by GPS or every weekend you can develop your outdoor skills with den building, bush crafts and a scavenger hunt workshop? If you would like something a little more serene why not try your hand at yoga in the garden with the YogaBugs.
2 - 6 August
The Roman Army
Yorkshire Museum, York
Drilling and storytelling for new Roman recruits with our Roman Centurion.
2 - 6 August
Magna Loves Fire
Magna, Rotherham
Take part in our Chinese fire lantern making workshops, create and design your own lantern and light up the skies as your lantern takes flight.
2 - 6 August
Strike a Light
National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Make a collage of a miners' lamp to hang up at home! Also learn facts about the way light was used underground throughout the ages.
8 August
Special House Guided Tour
Wentworth Castle and Gardens, Barnsley
2pm: Come and see Wentworth Castle decorated with the special types of flowers grown by English gardeners 300 years ago in the 18th century.
Specialist flower arrangers plan to decorate as many of the grand C18th rooms in the Castle as they have period flowers and containers for! A real one-off special treat for Wentworth - come and see something a little different.
9 August - 31 August
Sweet Talk
York Castle Museum, York
Say it with sweets! Track the story of sugar moulding from medieval sugar plate, Georgian sugar sculptures, Victorian 'kissing comfits' to the Love Hearts of today. Have a go at making your own sweet message.
9 - 13 August
Stone Crazy! Family Fun Draw
York Minster, York
Taking inspirations from the Minster's carved faces, participate in a Family Fun Draw, and sketch a face to add to the Minster Map!
9 - 13 August
Magna loves Water
Magna, Rotherham
Get your engines at the ready as we set sail with our motor boat making workshops. Create your own motor and race your boat against others.
9 - 13 August
Mosaic Magic
Yorkshire Museum, York
Make a mini Roman Mosaic to take home.
9 -13 August
Painted Pots
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Take a trip back to the days of miners' allotments, decorate your very own pot to take home and grow your favourite plants in!
15 August
Classic Car Rally
Wentworth Castle and Gardens, Barnsley
10am - 5pm. Enjoy classic cars from yesteryear.
16 - 23 August
Ology Dance Summer School
Harewood House, Leeds
Ology Performance School is a contemporary, vibrant school that teaches a variety of techniques used in the world of performance in a modern, fun way. This summer Harewood will play host to Ology's summer activity week which will take place from the 16th to the 21st of August with a variety of activities for all ages ranging from Baby Ballet to Break Dancing.
Children's Yoga (3-5yrs) 11am-12pm
MUMMY AND ME YOGA - A fabulous yogic exploration to a fantasy land, feel wonderfully relaxed as you stretch and move in this outdoor class.
Disney Musicals (3-5yrs) 1pm-3pm
DISNEY MUSICAL FUN - Embrace the magic of Disney with singing, dancing and acting, exploring the imagination and ending actually feeding penguin 'Mumble' from Happy Feet!!
16 - 20 August
Dynamic Dinosaurs
Yorkshire Museum, York
Take a close look at some real fossilised dinosaur footprints. Find out which dinosaur might have made them and work out how big and fast it was.
16 - 20 August
Magna loves Earth
Magna, Rotherham
Calling all green fingers...This week as we celebrate the Earth pavilion we are getting our hands dirty as we grow cress heads in potatoes.
16 - 20 August
Pit Pony Puppets
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Celebrate the arrival of Finn, our new Clydesdale horse by making your own pit pony sock puppet.
18 August 11am - 3.30pm
A Really Wild Wednesday!
York's Museum Gardens
Yorkshire Museum, York
A free and fun event for all the family. With lots of hands on and exciting archaeology and science activities to take part in.
Activities include:
Make jewellery from old plastic milk bottles, cast a fossil and explore dinosaur footprints, make a mini Roman Mosaic, hunt the mini-beast trail, try your hand at making a stone trough, making a cobble path and pointing a wall, pan for Gold, learn how to do Chinese writing and create your own work of art, bird watch in the Museum Gardens and hunt for lichens, fire a Rocket, explore Tudor cures and potions and make one of your own.
22 August
Open Air Theatre - Beauty and the Beast
Wentworth Castle and Gardens
Louisa and her trusty companion Milky-White the cow are back to perform 'Beauty and the Beast' especially for you this summer! Laura Turner's interpretation of this classic fairytale is sure to delight children of all ages as Louisa and her friends transform their ordinary 1940's garden into a magical setting for this endlessly exciting fairytale. As they act out the story, be prepared for the fearsome beast and his terrifying castle, but never fear, as Beauty quickly finds some rather surprising friends whilst the beast's heart finally begins to melt. Come along and watch this heart-warming story of fun and friendship in fancy dress and join Louisa and her friends in a fairytale parade during the interval - a true Chapterhouse tradition.
23 August
Encircling the Land with Sacred Dance
York Minster, York
All warmly invited to celebrate and honor the time of year and place within Britain by means or simple sacred circle dances.
23 - 27 August
Funky Fossils
Yorkshire Museum, York
Make your very own fossil cast.
23 - 27 August
Magna loves Outdoors
Magna, Rotherham
This week get your heads in a spin as you design and decorate your very own windmill.
23 - 27 August
Jet-Powered Coal Carts
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Can you go the distance in our annual coal-cart race? Work together as a family to make mini jet-powered coal carts and race to the top of our leader board!
24 & 25 August
Art as Environment Family Sculpture Workshop with Emily Speed
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Drawing and sculpture activities to create unusual self portraits as buildings.
28 - 30 August
Wild West Weekend
Castle Howard, York
Bring the children in their cowboy hats or feathered headdresses and enjoy a variety of activities with a wild west flavour! In our 'OK Corale' try your hand at Hoop La, Tin Can Alley or the Shoot Out. If you have brave little ones they can take their place on our children's bucking bronco or simply use up some energy on our themed bouncy castles. There will also be face painters, balloon modellers and an area where you can make your own 'Most Wanted' poster!
Costumed staff will be on hand to help you make the most of your day. Live country-style music and the ubiquitous BBQ food (with plenty of beans!) will complete the atmosphere. All activities are included in the admission price and of course our adventure playground will also be open.
29 - 30 August
Harewood Family Steam Rally
Harewood House, Leeds
Our summer events programme includes the incredibly popular Harewood Steam Rally. Hissing-smoking Steam Engines, melodious steam-powered organs and much much more will make this weekend a fantastic day out for all the family!
30 August - 3 September
Fossil Fun
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Pipe-cleaner dinosaurs and plaster-of-Paris fossils are the order of the day for our last week of the holidays.
There will be weekday performances from Peggy Thorpe and Fred at the Pit head Baths throughout the summer. Also Maurice the Miner will be at the Museum weekdays throughout the summer.
31 August - 3 September
Magna loves Steel
Magna, Rotherham
Steel is the heritage of Magna so come along and find out more as we offer special steel tours, the steel tour will include the Big Melt and also a trip to the foundry floor so get your hard hats at the ready. A special steel gift will be giving to each child participating on the tour Steel tours will take place at 10.40am, 11.40m and 1.40pm daily and will be £1 per child wishing to take part.
July and August
20,000 leagues under the Sea at The Deep
The Deep, Hull
This summer The Deep celebrates Jules Verne's classic adventure '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" in partnership with Hull Truck Theatre. The theatre is producing a new play of the same name, written by award-winning playwright, John Godber. The aquarium is running a series of events for the public to enjoy, including storytelling, presentations and a special quiz trail competition with Hull truck Theatre tickets as prizes.
9 & 10, 16 & 17 & 24 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Last entry 7pm/ garden closes at 9pm. Normal admission applies
Join us celebrating the 60th anniversary of Harlow Carr during these long summer days. The Garden will be open with entertainment in the evenings. Bring a picnic and watch the sun set over these beautiful surroundings.
9 & 10 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Enjoy jewellery making, ceramics, painting and embroidery taster workshops to try.
9 July - 11 July
Happy 18th Birthday Eureka!
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax
You're invited to Eureka! The National Children's Museum for a weekend of fun and festivities as we celebrate our 18th Birthday with our best mates: you, our visitors!
For our big grown-up birthday we're hosting a proper kid's party, with games, dancing, and of course, cake. Come dressed in your best and take part in big dances on the hour with everyone in the museum, play party games and get jumpy in the bouncy castle. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for Eureka! flashbacks to our 1990's childhood.
11 July - 8 August
Drinking Chocolate
York Castle Museum, York
Come and find out about the long history of drinking chocolate. Sample some of the unusual flavours and explore the different ways the drink has been served and drunk. Which will you prefer?
17 & 18 July
Medieval Harewood Weekend
Harewood House, Leeds
11:00am - 3:00pm
On and around the weekend of 17th and 18th July, we will be celebrating the Festival of British Archaeology with a number of guided tours of the excavation, a chance to look at and learn about the archaeological finds that are being made and family activities for budding archaeologists!
16 & 17 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Be transported back in time to see the Victorians who would have promenaded around Harlow Carr in the 1900's. Why not sample some of the legendary spa water from The Royal Baths in Harrogate.
17 July - Sunday 5 September
Eureka! PlayFest
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax
School's out for the summer and there's no better way to celebrate than with a festival of play, when PlayFest arrives at Eureka! The National Children's Museum.
Join us for seven weeks of fun-filled activities including space hopper races, carnival crafts, beach boogieing music and dance performances, fairground rides, inflatables and much more. Be sure to return again and again using the Eureka! Annual Pass, available with standard admission, so as not to miss the changing themes and activities of 'School's Out', 'Seaside', 'All the Fun of the Fair' and 'Carnival' during Eureka!'s play extravaganza.
18 July
Harewood Planetarium Star Show
Harewood House, Leeds
11.00am, 12 midday, 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Come and join us for a journey around your galaxy. Learn how to find the Plough and the North Star and the splendid constellation of Orion the Hunter. During your journey you will see all the stars that can be seen in the British night sky during the course of the year. Listen and learn about the myths and legends attached to some of those stars.
20 & 21 July
A Midsummer Nights' Dream (Outdoor theatre)
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
The entertainment begins as soon as you take your seat. Come rain or shine, the Oddsocks players involve you in the action from the safety of your chair (or blanket). Bettys Teahouse will be open in the garden during the interval for hot drinks. Garden opens at 6.30pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm
Tickets: £16.50 (adult), £10 (children under 16), £3 (children under 7). Booking line: 0845 130 8840
23 July - 1 September
Magna Loves Summer
Magna, Rotherham
This summer we are celebrating everything great about Magna with our Magna loves summer campaign. Join us each week as we celebrate a different area of Magna. Week 1 of the summer holidays kicks off with the Air Pavilion and finishing in the final week with Steel, covering
Fire, Water, Earth and Outdoors in between!
Times: 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm (please note steel tours have different times to other
workshops running over the summer)
Prices: £1 per child taking part
Bookings: please book on arrival to Magna at the ticketing tills
24 July
James and the Giant Peach - Open Air Theatre
Harewood House, Leeds
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Roald Dahl's fantastic story gets the Illyria treatment in this colourful summertime production for children.
24 July
60th Anniversary Summer Garden Party weekends
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Relax in the garden, enjoy a picnic and listen to live music throughout the evening.
24 July - 5 September
Take a trip to the seaside
National Railway Museum, York
The colourful South Yard is brimming with traditional seaside fun that will transport you to the coast in no time!
In celebration of the 175th Great Western Railway anniversary, join us and travel back in time to the 1930's which saw a flurry of exciting family trips to the seaside. Imagine you are on your way to the Cornish coast, sit back in style and enjoy a steam ride* pulled by legendary City of Truro in the South Yard.
*A small charge applies for steam rides, simulator and fairground rides.
24 July - 27 August
Hooray! Henry's Back
Royal Armouries, Leeds
A brand new exhibition of our famous collection of Henry VIII's armours.
New for summer 2010 a children's indoor play area including arts and crafts. Try your hand at the King's Challenge puzzle trail. Or, enjoy daily horse shows and falconry displays.
24 July - 31 August
Footsteps
York Castle Museum, York
Step in and find out about our amazing Shoe collection, from a giant's shoe to tiny dolls shoes. Compare your shoes with examples from the past. Discover how shoes were made and cared for and have a go at lacing a Victorian boot.
24 July - 28 August
A Body of Evidence
York Castle Museum, York
Can you solve our Civil War puzzle? Travel back to the Siege of York in 1644. Investigate evidence from the past and decide how best to equip your soldier for the approaching Battle of Marston Moor.
August Bank Holiday Weekend
Highlight of the summer
Royal Armouries, Leeds
The Queen's Golden Jubilee Trophy Tournament. Three days of authentic medieval jousting in the heart of the city.
26 - 30 July
Dress to Impress
National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
A week of fashion related fun inspired by the current special exhibition, 'Memories of the Coal Queens'. Become a fashion designer for the day and create a T-shirt to take home.
26 - 30 July
Magna Loves Air
Magna, Rotherham
Come and take part in our parachute making workshops, this is your chance to launch your skills as a parachute engineer and test the success of your latest design.
26 - 31 July
Paper - Craft Creations
National Media Museum, Bradford
Celebrate the tradition of Japanese PaperCraft and create your very own game character.
26 & 28 July
Summer, Sun and Shade Family Workshop
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
Explore ideas of light and dark through drawing and sculpture.
27 July - 29 August
Summer Art Exhibition
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Back again by popular demand, the annual arts exhibition will be onsite showcasing the very best artists from around the region. Take a moment to see a variety of artists work on display and have the opportunity to purchase some artwork of your own.
27 July - 29 August
Summer Art Exhibition
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Back again by popular demand, the annual arts exhibition will be onsite showcasing the very best artists from around the region. Take a moment to see a variety of artists work on display and have the opportunity to purchase some artwork of your own.
27th July
Summer Science Club
Thackray Museum, Leeds
Every Tuesday - 27 July, 3, 10, 17 and 24 August, 1pm - 3pm
Did you know the first photograph of DNA was made by William Astbury who lived in Leeds? Join our 5 week long science club with some wacky workshops for ages 7 to 11 years. Free with usual admission.
28th July 2010
Fearsome Florence
Thackray Museum, Leeds
Summer holiday activities - 28 July and 4, 11, 18 and 25 August
Florence Nightingale passed away one hundred years ago. Come and find out how this remarkable woman changed the history of medicine and war.
The Fearsome Florence workshops will be running every Wednesday (from 28th July - 25th August) of the school holidays, 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm.
There will be a different activity to participate in every Wednesday.
Week 1 - Lovely lamps
Decorate your own lamp with glass paints, just like the lamp Florence Nightingale would have had.
Week 2 - Make your own catapult
The Crimean war is raging and you need to protect your army. With some material at hand, and a limited supply of shillings to buy more, can you make the best catapult to protect yourself from the enemy?
Week 3 - Flapping Owls
Make yourself a pet owl with flapping wings- just like Florence Nightingale had.
Week 4 - Rats and Mice
Rats and mice spread diseases and infections during the Crimean War. Come along and have a go at making fun finger puppet rats and mice.
Week 5 - Marvelous Medals
Medals are given out when people fight and help in wars. If you were fighting in the Crimean war, what would your medal look like? Design your own medal to take home with you.
Workshops are free with usual museum admission.
31 July - 22 August
The Ultimate Package Holiday
Xscape, Castleford
Bring the outdoors inside when you join Xscape for the perfect package holiday - including a free indoor beach! There will be loads of fun and games plus the stars of Britain's Got Talent performing LIVE on the 13 and 22 August.
31 July - 1 August
Yorkshire Day weekend
National Railway Museum, York
Have your jokes at the ready as the whole family enjoys traditional, entertaining performances by Punch and Judy and see our amazing sand sculpture. You might even spot a donkey or two!
Bring a picnic, indulge in your favourite BBQ treats and play giant games on the grass, take a ride on the miniature railway and play in the adventure playground! Or why not put yourself in the picture and say cheese as we snap you in 1930's holiday costume. You could even win your very own giant garden game if you take part in the museums sizzling summer trail!
*A small charge applies for steam rides, simulator and fairground rides.
1 - 29 August
The Great Garden Adventure
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Harlow Carr Warriors, are you ready for a challenge?
Can you take on the great garden adventure? If you are brave enough pack the essentials, bring the family and report to Harlow Carr this August. To kick the month off we are celebrating with a Forest Party on the 1st. Come dressed up and enjoy rainforest crafts and watch as a tree sculptor expertly carves one of Harlow Carr's woodland trees.
Everyday after that, why not dare to take part in our Mystery Garden Quest and find the hidden clues by GPS or every weekend you can develop your outdoor skills with den building, bush crafts and a scavenger hunt workshop? If you would like something a little more serene why not try your hand at yoga in the garden with the YogaBugs.
2 - 6 August
The Roman Army
Yorkshire Museum, York
Drilling and storytelling for new Roman recruits with our Roman Centurion.
2 - 6 August
Magna Loves Fire
Magna, Rotherham
Take part in our Chinese fire lantern making workshops, create and design your own lantern and light up the skies as your lantern takes flight.
2 - 6 August
Strike a Light
National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Make a collage of a miners' lamp to hang up at home! Also learn facts about the way light was used underground throughout the ages.
8 August
Special House Guided Tour
Wentworth Castle and Gardens, Barnsley
2pm: Come and see Wentworth Castle decorated with the special types of flowers grown by English gardeners 300 years ago in the 18th century.
Specialist flower arrangers plan to decorate as many of the grand C18th rooms in the Castle as they have period flowers and containers for! A real one-off special treat for Wentworth - come and see something a little different.
9 August - 31 August
Sweet Talk
York Castle Museum, York
Say it with sweets! Track the story of sugar moulding from medieval sugar plate, Georgian sugar sculptures, Victorian 'kissing comfits' to the Love Hearts of today. Have a go at making your own sweet message.
9 - 13 August
Stone Crazy! Family Fun Draw
York Minster, York
Taking inspirations from the Minster's carved faces, participate in a Family Fun Draw, and sketch a face to add to the Minster Map!
9 - 13 August
Magna loves Water
Magna, Rotherham
Get your engines at the ready as we set sail with our motor boat making workshops. Create your own motor and race your boat against others.
9 - 13 August
Mosaic Magic
Yorkshire Museum, York
Make a mini Roman Mosaic to take home.
9 -13 August
Painted Pots
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
Take a trip back to the days of miners' allotments, decorate your very own pot to take home and grow your favourite plants in!
15 August
Classic Car Rally
Wentworth Castle and Gardens, Barnsley
10am - 5pm. Enjoy classic cars from yesteryear.
16 - 23 August
Ology Dance Summer School
Harewood House, Leeds
Ology Performance School is a contemporary, vibrant school that teaches a variety of techniques used in the world of performance in a modern, fun way. This summer Harewood will play host to Ology's summer activity week which will take place from the 16th to the 21st of August with a variety of activities for all ages ranging from Baby Ballet to Break Dancing.
Children's Yoga (3-5yrs) 11am-12pm
MUMMY AND ME YOGA - A fabulous yogic exploration to a fantasy land, feel wonderfully relaxed as you stretch and move in this outdoor class.
Disney Musicals (3-5yrs) 1pm-3pm
DISNEY MUSICAL FUN - Embrace the magic of Disney with singing, dancing and acting, exploring the imagination and ending actually feeding penguin 'Mumble' from Happy Feet!!
16 - 20 August
Dynamic Dinosaurs
Yorkshire Museum, York
Take a close look at some real fossilised dinosaur footprints. Find out which dinosaur might have made them and work out how big and fast it was.
16 - 20 August
Magna loves Earth
Magna, Rotherham
Calling all green fingers...This week as we celebrate the Earth pavilion we are getting our hands dirty as we grow cress heads in potatoes.
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