What’s on this winter Tate St Ives see page 9 and National Maritime Museum see page 17. Theatre shows see pages 12 to 15. FREE Half Term Fun at Bodmin Keep! Free admission and different family activities each day from 22 to 26 Feb. Find out how archaeologists search for clues to our ancient past, explore First and Second World War objects and weapons with collectors and re-enactors, learn about a career in the Army and try virtual reality parachuting and tank driving experiences with the Army outreach team. There will be prizes! Throughout half term: experience the Imperial War Museum’s unique sound installation ‘One Story, Many Voices’, which tells UK-wide stories from the Second World War and Holocaust. Cornwall’s story is by Mercedes Kemp of Wildworks, narrated by the Kernow King. Pre-booking is essential, visit www.bodminkeep.org for your FREE tickets. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, 19 to 27 Feb: this half term, discover what the Heligan team Love about Gardens - the garden secrets, favourite views, times and spaces, and the healing powers of The Lost Gardens. Take in stories and share your own. In the ‘Love Heligan’ tent help create a collaborative art piece inspired by your love of Heligan. Explore new paths and routes that are unfamiliar and get outside to discover the signs of Spring that are nearly in sight. Pendennis Castle, Falmouth Get fit for history this half term, 19 to 27 Feb, with the Outdoor Explorer Quest. Track down the fun-filled challenges around the site and get active in the fresh air. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/pendennis-febhalf-term-quest2/
The Box, Plymouth’s major new museum, gallery and archive. On the weekend of 19 & 20 Feb, and from 22 to 27 Feb: FREE ‘Creative Clay’ half term workshops from 10.30am to12.30pm & 1.30 to 3.30pm, create your landscape maps in clay inspired by the ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ exhibition and its large, vibrant paintings of the Australian deserts. www.theboxplymouth.com.
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Wheal Martyn, St Austell, 21 to 25 Feb: painting, making and creating activities inspired by china clay mining in Cornwall. Make a clay miner out of air-dry clay or paint a ceramic piece. Book via engagementofficer@wheal-martyn.com please mention BBP 01726 850362. British Science Week family event: 19 Mar 10.30am to 2.30pm or 1.30 to 3pm. Free with entry; STEM activities, experimenting and investigating some of the everyday science around us. Pre-book. Lappa Valley Steam Railway, St Newlyn East (see cover) have a wonderful new lakeside café and multi-level soft play area with play zones for under-fives and for 5 to 12s. Take the charming little steam train to East Wheal Rose where children can let off steam at The Engine Shed. Lappa Valley is open Weds to Sun to 25 March and daily for half term: 16 to 27 Feb.
