[New] What’s On January &February January

Friday 6 January

WINTER LIGHT Waddesdon Manor, nr Aylesbury. The gardens spectacularly lit up with colourful interactive light installations. Collect a free ‘50 things’ outdoor adventure challenge from welcome pavillion & enjoy the outdoor playground and aviary. Pre-booking required online at: Waddesdon.org.uk

Your Amazing Brain

Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury. Discover how your amazing brain works in this exciting new hands-on exhibition. Mind-boggling fun for all ages. Check the website for the Amazing Brain programme of events with scientists from Oxford University. Museum open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Book online at: Discoverbucksmuseum.org

Saturday 7 January

OPEN FOR ALL

Thomley, Worminghall, HP18 9JZ. Children of all abilities can play together in a safe, secure setting, which may be harder in other play environments. 10am-3.30pm. Pre-booking required at: thomley.org.uk

Monday 9 to Friday 13 January

TODDLER TAKEOVER

Rush Trampoline Park, High Wycombe. Term-time weekdays 10am-11am or 11am-12pm.

Saturday & Sundays: 9am (1-hr). Toddler Takeover is for younger kids aged 4 and under only so they can jump to their heart’s content, (an adult must jump with under 4’s). Rushuk.com

Wednesday 11 January

SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF NEUORDIVERSE CHILDEREN

Open Door, 360-364 High St, Berkhamsted. A support group for parents of neurodiverse children. 7pm-8.30pm, free but donations are welcome. Every second Wednesday of the month. Opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk

Saturday 14 January

DISABILITY FAMILY DAY Thomley, Worminghall, HP18 9JZ. Thomley offer regular days for disabled visitors and their families to come and play, meet new people and find much-needed support. 10am-3.30pm, booking required online: thomley.org.uk

YOUNG RANGERS College Lake, nr Tring. A wildlife club for children aged 8-11 years who love nature and wildlife. 10.30am-12.30pm, 8-12 yrs, £7, booking required. Bbowt.org.uk

SATURDAY SCIENCE CLUB: LIGHT FANTASTIC Science Oxford. Trip the light fantastic at this illuminating workshop about the laws of light. 10-11.30/ 12.30-2/ 3.00-4.30. Ages 5–9, £10 per club ticket, (includes one adult and child) and ticket includes woodland access. Scienceoxford.com

Sunday 15 January

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Elgiva Theatre, Chesham. Based on Roald Dahl’s much loved book. Matilda The Musical comes to the big screen! 1.30pm & 7pm, booking required. Elgiva.com

Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 January

NATURE TOTS College Lake, nr Tring. Bring your pre-school little ones to explore the nature reserve and enjoy wildlife themed activities. 10.15am & 10.30am, 18 months to 4 years. Booking required, £7 per child. Bowt.org.uk

Friday 20 January

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Elgiva Theatre, Chesham. Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time. 7.30pm, booking required online at: elgiva.com

Saturday 21 January

FAMILY DAYS Science Oxford. Explore, discover & experiment with interactive exhibits. 10am-5pm, 2-hr sessions but woodland access all day. 15-acres of woodland and ponds, pick up an Explorer Backpack and trail map. 3+yrs, £7.50pp, (u3’s free). Book online at: scienceoxford.com

Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 January

DEMON DENTIST

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange St. David Walliams Demon Dentist live on stage! Book online at: Atgtickets.com/aylesbury

Saturday 28 January

DISABILITY QUIET DAY

Thomley, Worminghall, HP18 9JZ. Quiet days are for children with a disability, their family and friends. 10am-3.30pm, booking required at: thomley.org.uk

Saturday 4 February

BUMP AND BEYOND FAIR

Chalfont St Peter Community Centre. Multiple baby, child and family focussed businesses from across the local area are joining together in one place for you to meet. Find out more about local services and classes, hear talks from baby and child experts, win fantastic prizes. 10am-12pm, free. For more information, email: emmahalesfitness@gmail.com

Sunday 5 February

ARTISAN MARKET

Great Missenden High Street

A new market on the first Sunday of every month. A new market on the first Sunday of every month, butchers, cheese mongers, bakers, crafts stalls and more. 10am-3pm, drop-in, free. Coopersmarkets.com

Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 February

Lambwatch

Odds Farm Park, Wooburn Green. Meet newborn lambs taking their first steps in the Little Hooves Lamb Nursery. The knowledgeable livestock team will also be on hand to explain lambing to little ones. Lambthemed trail around the farm and arts and crafts marquee. Daily 10.00am-5.30pm. Book online: Oddsfarm.co.uk/lambwatch

MAGICAL MATILDA

Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre. Great Missenden.

Head to the Roald Dahl Museum during February half-term for some Matilda fun. Join in with Matilda storytelling, trails and activities. You can also take part in some fabulous family workshops including clay and junk modelling. Pizzaficio will be back by popular demand and serving pizza in the courtyard all week. Roalddahlmuseum.org

SPRING AT WADDESDON

Waddesdon Manor, nr Aylesbury. Get outdoors in the early spring with the gardens bursting into colour. Download a free ‘Reflect & Roam’ trail from their website or pick up a free ‘50 things’ from their Welcome Pavillion. Enjoy their woodland playground and aviary. 10am-4.30pm. Closed Mon 13 and Tues 14 February. Book online at: Waddesdon.org.uk

Monday 13 February

RAPUNZEL AND THE TOWER OF DOOM

The Story Museum, Oxford. Theatre of Widdershins present the classic fairy tale of Rapunzel.

An enchanting show for ages 4+. More info and to book visit: storymuseum.org.uk

RIVER DIPPING & CRAFT

Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham. Craft activity for you to take home and enjoy, followed by a river dipping session where you can discover the mysterious creatures living in the River Misbourne. 10.30am-11.30am, booking required, £7.06 per child. colnevalleypark.org.uk

Monday 13 to Friday 17 February

YOUR AMAZING BRAIN: A USERS GUIDE

Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury. See things differently this half term and come and make your own optical illusions to baffle your brain and boggle your eyes! 10am-3pm, more information at: discoverbucksmuseum.org

Tuesday 14 February

Play With Clay

Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham. For a bit of fun come along and play with clay! Make a pot, bug, rabbit or even a bunch of flowers—you are only limited by your imagination. You will be provided with clay. 10.30am-11.30am, booking required, £7.06 per child. colnevalleypark.org.uk

WOODLAND WONDER

Natural History Museum, Tring. Discover more about the wildlife in our woods and make your own woodland animal to take home. 30-min sessions available from 10.30am, for 5+yrs, £2. Pre-book online: nhm.ac.uk/tring

Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 February

ZOG LIVE ON STAGE

Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe. Book online at: wycombeswan.co.uk

Thursday 16 February

MONSTER SQUID FUN WITH AARON

The Story Museum, Oxford.

Blecha

Interactive draw-along event creating weird and wonderful creatures with artist and author Aaron Blecha. Followed by book signing. Suitable for age 8+ years, more information and to book visit Storymuseum.org.uk

Saturday 18 February

How To Draw Star Wars With Jake

The Story Museum, Oxford.

Learn to draw your favourite Star Wars characters with official Lucasfilm illustrator JAKe Detonator. In this amazing draw-a-long event JAKe will show you how to draw your favourite characters from the Star Wars universe, including Droids, Wookies, Bounty Hunters and more. Suitable for age 6+years with adult and ticket. For more information and to book visit Storymuseum.org.uk

Sunday 19 February

Artisan Market

The Broadway, Old Amersham. Food and drink from in and around the Chilterns. 10am-3pm. Every third Sunday in the month. Supporting the Chiltern Dog Rescue Society. More at: coopersmarkets.com

PADDINGTON IN QUAINTON

Bucks Railway Centre, nr Aylesbury. New for 2023: Paddington™ will be appearing at intervals during the day. Booking required, bucksrailcentre.org

SING-A-LONG-A ENCANTO

Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe. Gather la familia, it’s time to celebrate something magical with lyrics on screen, 1pm. Pre-book at: Wycomebswan.co.uk