Keeping the kids happy over summer - 11 things to do in Peterborough
Here is a look at what leisure provider Vivacity has in store in Peterborough over the school summer holidays.
1) Archaeology Detectives
July 26 and August 9 (10.30am-12.30pm) at Flag Fen
Get dig, dig, digging for clues at Flag Fen, learn about how archaeologists make discoveries and become a historical super-sleuth.
Tickets: £5 per child, accompanying adults free
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdBooking essential as places strictly limited. Please call 01733 864663
2) Swizztastic Summer: Roald Dahl Events
Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 27 to September 1 (10am – 5pm) at Peterborough Museum.
Story times, chocolate crafts, animal madness and wonderacious wordsmithery abound as the works of Roald Dahl are celebrated and get creative on these brillerific event days.
Tickets: £3 children, £4 adults, £12 families. No need to book, just drop in.
3) Nature Detectives
August 9, 16 and 23 (10.30am-12.30pm at Flag Fen.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdTake a walk on the wild side! Learn about the different plants and wildlife native to the Fenland area, hunt for clues and find out how different living things adapt to their surroundings.
Tickets: £5 per child, accompanying adults free. Booking essential as places strictly limited. Please call 01733 864663
4) Trenches, Trauma and Treatment: The Thomas Hunter Story
July 30 and 31 (10am – 5pm at Peterborough Museum.
Learn how WW1 soldiers were treated at Peterborough Infirmary and learn about the journey of Thomas Hunter, whose ghost is purported to still haunt Peterborough Museum today.
Tickets: £3 children, £4 adults, £12 families. No need to book, just drop in.
5) Art Explorers – Children’s Workshop
August 1 (10am) at City Gallery.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdDiscover new art forms, explore different materials and have fun being creative in this full day workshop.
Contact: Peterborough Museum on 01733 864 663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com
6) Magical Kingdom – Children’s Workshop
August 2 (10am) at City Gallery.
Create a 3D wonderland for your favourite toy: a palace for a princess, a fortress for a knight or a cave for a monster.
Contact: Peterborough Museum on 01733 864 663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com
7) Roald Dahl – Children’s Workshop
August 2(10am) at City Gallery
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdGet inspired by the wonderful world of Roald Dahl in this fun filled workshop bursting to the brim with creativity.
Contact: Peterborough Museum on 01733 864 663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com
8) Knights & Princesses
August 13 and 14 (10am-5pm) at Longthorpe Tower.
Ever wanted to be a knight in a shining armour or a princess in a wonderful gown?
Learn how at this family event with special sessions throughout the day.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdTickets: £3 children, £4 adults, £10 families. No need to book, just drop in.
9) Make Your Own Puppet – Children’s Workshop
August 8 (10am) at City Gallery
Bring your characters to life with this fantastic puppet making workshop, using lots of materials and create your own puppet to take away with you.
Contact: Peterborough Museum on 01733 864 663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com
10) #ParkTales: Myths and Minibeasts
August 20 and 21 (All day) at Thorpe Meadows.
A wonderful family friendly weekend which blends the magical and the natural. Come and be bewitched by storytellers, enchanted by Faeries and captivated by the wonders of nature.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdContact: Key Theatre Box office on 01733 207 239 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com/key- theatre
11) Flag Fen Treasure!
August 27 and 28 (10am-5pm ) at Flag Fen.
The hunt is on! Will you be able to uncover the secrets at Flag Fen and find your way to the treasure hidden within?
Tickets: £5 children, £8 adults, £20 families. No need to book, just drop in.