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Summer at the abbey Market Weekends Pop along to our monthly markets with food stalls, local makers & more.

27 Jul - 2 Sept Follow our birds, bees, & butterflies trail, and spot even more wildlife in the ruins this summer.

Marvellous Machines!

29 Jul - 4 Sept Dream up inventions and put your imagination to the test this summer.

FREE activities and exciting family workshops!

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Welcome

Hello Summer!

The long summer holiday is nearly here, bringing with it both the prospect of holidays and fun with the family – and the challenge of keeping the kids entertained for six weeks!

As ever, Families is here to help.

We have plenty of low-cost summer entertainment ideas and a comprehensive what’s on listing.

And for those who like to plan a bit further ahead, check out our new clubs and classes directory for activities to sign up to in September, along with our recommendations for school bags and pencil cases for the new school year.

Finally, in this issue we have loads of giveaways including cool kids’ backpacks and copies of the book Helping your Chid Cope with Change.

By applying, you’ll also ensure you continue to receive this magazine!

Have a wonderful summer.

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Summer activities part 1 Back to school Clubs & classes Days out Holidays Screen-free Summer activities part 2 Summer food Toys What’s on

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Have a crafty summer!

Help the kids with these bright and beautiful ocean and summerthemed craft projects this holiday season.

Paper plate aquarium

Ocean dioramas

Butterfly finger puppet

Recycled plastic jelly fish mobile

Fish soap carving

Cupcake liner crabs

Egg carton bumble bee

Sea turtle

Wooden spoon mermaid

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SUMMER at HAREWOOD Days out, festivals and acres of play

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With beautiful grounds, outdoor play spaces, a fascinating exhibition and vibrant events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Harewood.

Harewood, north Leeds, LS17 9LG

Pre-book at harewood.org

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Best holiday activity books for kids Want something to occupy the kids on the plane, train, in a café or restaurant or if they just need a quiet ten minutes? You can’t go past these brilliant activity and sticker books.

What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday Sticker Book

Dinosaurium Activity Book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Nature Sticker and Colouring Book

Find Tom in Time

Never Get Bored Activity Book

Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns

Ages 7-9. £9.29

Ages 2-3. £5.57

Age 6+. £7.43

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Ages 6-10. £9.28

100 Things for Little Children to Do on a Journey Age 3+. £6.50

Age 3-5. £6.73

Age 6+. £9.29

Sticker by Letter: In the Wild Activity Book

Age 4+. £5.57

Holiday Puzzles and Games Age 7+. £6.50

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THE FROEBELIAN SCHOOL Giving a Flying Start to the Citizens of Tomorrow

Open Day An Outdoor Adventure

Saturday 24 September 2022 10am - 12pm

My three- year- old was 100% ready for a teacher led learning environment and has come on leaps and bounds since September.

Parent Teacher-led learning from the age of three A truly nurturing, bespoke and dynamic indoor and outdoor learning environment 30 hours funding now available for our youngest children* Affordable fee levels and flexible package of wraparound care 51 weeks a year provision for all pupils At the Froebelian School, we take a holistic approach to education, seeking to foster development and progress for every child in the broadest possible sense. We pride ourselves on our pastoral care and truly nurturing environment. We aim to make sure each and every pupil feels a valued and secure part of the Froebelian family from their very first day aged three until they continue on their educational journey at the age of 11.

For more information and to register your interest in Open Day email openday@froebelian.co.uk

“This is so much fun! I hope tomorrow is like today!”

Lower Kindergarten Pupil, age 3.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Top pencil case picks for September Next on the list for kids, after a new school bag, is a new pencil case.

Here are our favourites for the new season.

ZIPIT Talking Monstar Large

Fun pencil case which fits up to sixty pens or pencils. £8.50

Helix Pro Athletic

Large main compartment with wide opening zip, durable material. £4.52

Rachel Ellen Girls Rule the World Stylish and colourful, made from durable neoprene. £7.99

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Maomaoyu Large Capacity

Dinosaur Colour & Learn

Smiggle Calculator Hard Top

Narwhal Plush

Durable and super-sized Fun and practical, comes pencil case with 3 zipped with wash-out fabric compartments. £8.69 pens. £12.95

Side panels with elastic pen and pencil holders. £15.50

Easthill Big Capacity Pencil Case

Makes a perfect ‘first pencil case’ for younger children. £3

Brown Paper Personalised

Roomy enough for pens, pencils, sharpeners Great for organisation. and rubbers. Can be Holds fifty pens/pencils personalised. £9.99 with a carry handle. £7.99 Familiesonline.co.uk

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BACK TO SCHOOL

School bags for the new school year Children really love to choose a new school bag at the start of the school year. Here are some of our top suggestions.

Frugi Adventurers Backpack Good quality bag uses recycled and organic materials. £28

M&S Minecraft™ Water Repellent School Backpack

Large, light and great for Minecraft fans. Machine washable. £24

Novelty Rocket Backpack

Eye-catching but practical. Mesh pockets, adjustable straps. £30 10 July/August

LittleLife Big HiVis Dinosaur Kids ActionPak

Eastpak Padded Backpack

Liewood Allan Backpack

Nobodinoz Sunshine Kids Backpack

Babymel Zip and Zoe Colour and Wash Backpack

Adidas Class Backpack

Suits Reception-aged kids. High vis material. £19.99

Sturdy backpack for A4-sized books. Front pockets for smaller items. £47

Stylish, durable but comfortable with padded Made from organic shoulder and chest cotton with water straps. £47 repellent coating. £39.95

Colour your own with washable felt pens. £14

Great for sporty, older kids. Plenty of room for laptop/books. £21.99 Familiesonline.co.uk

BACK TO SCHOOL

Starting school VERY soon?

Want to get organised and prepare your child socially and emotionally?

Watch advice from Emma Lewry at Every Day’s a School Day

Sustainable Summer

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Go green this summer!

Join us for different themes each week including fashion, animals, nature and more. bit.ly/LothertonSummer

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Clubs & Classes Directory

Find inspiration and sign up! Don’t forget to say you saw them in Families Leeds & West Yorkshire magazine.

Pauline Quirke Academy

PQA provides performing arts tuition for four to 18-year-olds.

Music Bugs

The Little Gym

Number Train

The Little Gym provide classes for children from 4 months to 12 years.

Number Train is a fun and interactive introduction to maths for preschool children.

Pyjama Drama

Smartypants

Sensory, playbased music and singing classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Pyjama Drama develops key skills by creating imaginary worlds for children to explore through play.

Language clubs packed with play, energy and fun across Leeds and Harrogate.

Catalan Soccer

Little Tiptoes Ballet

Baby Swimmers

Fun and educational football coaching in Leeds for ages 4+.

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Pre-school dance classes for tiny dancers across Leeds.

Award-winning baby and toddler swim school across North and West Yorkshire.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Performing and developing key life skills with PQA Whether it be diving into their dressing up box or stepping onto the stage, performing is important to children and young people, although its benefits can often go unnoticed. Performing arts can teach children and young people key skills that can be used in everyday life.

Creativity. Naturally imaginative, pretend play and make believe come easily to kids and can assist their social and emotional development, helping them form new ideas and develop resourcefulness.

Problem solving. Solving problems creatively within the safety of a performing arts environment can help kids deal with issues in everyday life. If children feel comfortable exploring and dealing with problems in a non-linear way, this makes them more confident overall.

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DAYS OUT

Everything is awesome at York Maze York Maze’s theme this year is Lego. The maze, which is Europe’s biggest, has teamed up with The LEGO® Group to celebrate the famous play bricks’ 90th birthday.

The LEGO® 90 Years of Play Maize Maze will be open from July 16 to September 5, when the crop will be harvested.

Visitors will have to navigate the maze of pathways to find LEGO® Minifigures and solve the puzzle.

Find all the Minifigures and you could win a prize.

As well as the giant maize maze, York Maze offers families a full day out with over 20 other rides, attractions and shows including Crowmania tractor trailer ride, the dinosaur themed Jurassic maize, Volcorno climb, Popcorn pillow, Corn Snake Tower slides, maze of illusions, House of Cornfusion, Corn on the Club crazy golf, Cobstacle course, shop and café.

More information and book tickets HERE.

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HOLIDAYS

Save 50% on a PGL family adventure holiday!

Step out of the day-to-day and into a family adventure on an all-inclusive holiday with PGL. Let loose and get lost together on an exciting, action-packed adventure that turns the family back into a team.

Whether you’re conquering the kayaks, hanging out on the high ropes or zooming down zipwires, there are plenty of goose-pimpling adventures to dive into whilst your family enjoys a PGL holiday. You’ll be amazed by what you can all achieve when you tackle the fun challenges on offer.

Don’t miss out on PGL’s final summer sale and the chance to give your family the break they will always remember! What’s more, you can save up to 50% off when you book a family adventure holiday or kids adventure camp this summer!

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Who’d have thought it, a 1920s cinema in a museum!

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Huddersfield Grammar School

The whole child is the whole point.

At Huddersfield Grammar School, ‘the whole child is the whole point’ and nurturing children to become well-rounded, multifaceted individuals is key. Set in beautiful woodland grounds, our leading independent school provides a future-facing curriculum for girls and boys aged 3-16, offering a rich variety of experiences both within and beyond the classroom.

Get in touch now... to request a prospectus or arrange a personal tour of our school. t: 01484 424549 e: admissions@huddersfield-grammar.co.uk w: www.huddersfield-grammar.co.uk Huddersfield Grammar School, Royds Mount, Luck Lane, Marsh, Huddersfield, HD1 4QX

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HOLIDAYS

Perfect eco-friendly swimwear for summer Mix tops and bottoms to suit the occasion. Protect your child’s precious skin in a shortie suit or watch them cartwheel in a cossie!

If we had to pick one ‘can’t live without’ item, it would be the Power Poncho with its fast-drying fabric and hidden game on the inside.

Whatever your summer vibe, Grass&Air has got your family covered. Just add water.

More info HERE. This summer, Grass&Air is coming with you and your kids on every single adventure.

Its new Sun+Swim collection for kids ages 1 to 10 is bursting with clever ideas. Made using recycled plastic bottles and fabric offcuts, each piece has been designed for maximum enjoyment, whether kids are splashing in the paddling pool or doing karate kicks at big waves in the sea.

2022 Summer Reading Challenge is on!

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is Gadgeteers, inspiring children to discover the amazing science and innovation in the world around us.

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children ages 4 to 11 to read six library books during the long summer holiday and collect rewards, such as stickers, on their way to receiving their challenge certificate and medal.

The challenge will launch in libraries in England on July 9.

FIND OUT MORE HERE.

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HOLIDAYS

How to holiday responsibly We all need to do our bit for the planet so we asked our friends at Tested by Tots for their ideas for some eco-friendly holiday products that can easily be substituted for traditional alternatives.

Beeswax wraps

Washable & reusable for up to six years.

15% discount - TOTS15

Reef-friendly sunscreen

Switch to biodegradable spray from Nivea, freefrom ingredients that damage ocean life.

Beachwear

Frugi clothing uses GOTS certified organic cotton or recycled materials.

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Reusable BBQs

Shampoo bars

Sustainable toys

Bamboo nappies and wipes

Saves space and is as The Landmann Piccolino effective as the runny BBQ comes in two stuff. Trial sizes available. colours for under £70.

These use recycled materials and are vigorously safety tested.

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Sustainable teethers

Decompose much more quickly than regular products.

50% off newborn starter kit - NBTOT50

Eco sunglasses

Made from sustainable wheat straw.

Made from natural, plantBiodegradeable. Four based rubber. colours for kids ages 5-9.

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SCREEN FREE

No-screen kids’ summer projects

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

Water wars

Make a movie

When temperatures rise and tempers start to fray, encourage the kids to have an old-fashioned water fight. Use buckets, sponges, watering cans or fill up some balloons (purchase refillable water balloons). You could invest in fancy water pistols or a novelty sprinkler, water play mat or water slide.

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If you are prepared to lend your phone for filming, this is a great creative holiday project for older children. A short film is ideally three to five minutes long and it can be factual or story based.

Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt

Family Mini-Olympic Games

Create a list of landmarks for the kids to find in your street or the local park eg a distinctive house or a large tree. Write clues that help them find these landmarks.

This gets the kids active and requires little equipment. They can make a torch and have an opening ceremony. Races can include a sack race with pillowcases, a tug of war with a dressing gown belt, discus with a frisbee, shot put using bean bags or tennis balls.

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Go along with them or clearly outline the area of the hunt so they don’t wander too far.

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Advise your child to keep it simple and start with a plan or better still a script.

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SCREEN FREE

No-screen kids’ summer projects

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

Garage sales

Toy purge

A great way to declutter, reuse unwanted household items and make some money. Help the kids choose a date, decide what to sell, organise the items for easy browsing and label and price everything. You can then get them drawing posters to advertise the event. You can help by posting on social media.

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Disposing of old toys can be challenging but is worthwhile for children and parents alike. If your child is resistant to parting with old favourites, challenge them to play with them for an appropriate amount of time or donate them to charity. Involve your child in taking their toys to the local charity shop.

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Put on a show

Retro games day

Challenge your kids to put on a mini-play or concert or re-enact a favourite book or movie scene.

You may have a budding standup comic, magician or storyteller in the family! An old sheet can be a backdrop or curtain; reading lamps can be spotlights.

Get them making tickets and setting up seating.

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Make a list of your favourite games from your own childhood such as hopscotch, marbles, elastics, Grandmother’s Footsteps, long rope skipping, Oranges and Lemons and spend a fun filled day reminiscing with your kids. For extra nostalgia, provide some of your favourite childhood snacks and sweets.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Low-cost summer fun Something different

Out and about

Enjoy a wild swim When it warms up, take a dip at your local wild swimming spot.

Let’s fish!

The Canal and River Trust is running free fishing expert guided taster sessions.

Borrow a doggy Join Borrow My Doggy to bond with a dog in need of love while their owners are at work.

Free tennis coaching and court usage The LTA is running free tennis sessions or coaching at venues across Britain.

Cinema deals Odeon and Cineworld will be running kids’ screenings with tickets priced from £3.25.

Hop on board the train. Have a rail adventure. Visit somewhere new on the cheap using a Family and Friends Railcard.

Visit a pet store Kids will enjoy checking out the pets for sale. Some stores run animal handling sessions and other activities.

Pick your own berries Gather a heap of juicy strawberries, raspberries or other summer fruit.

Fresh air

Safer sleeping outside for little ones!

Join in National Play Day Join in one of hundreds of community events that celebrate the importance of play.

Go fly a kite!

Cheap and easy to buy or you can even make your own. Read up on tips about how to fly them.

Find the Gruffalo There are themed walks based on the books up and down the country.

Woodland adventure Explore your nearest woodland, enjoy adventure play, off-road cycling and create a den.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Free printable activities for all ages

Solve the “I’m bored!” problem - remember to take a stash of these with you when your family is out and about!

Seaside Holiday Activities

Stargazing Live Activity Pack

The Usborne Unworry Pack

Including word searches, I Spy Seaside and more.

Activities to explore the night sky from the BBC Stargazing LIVE team.

Collection of fun, mindful activities to help children calm their minds.

Road Trip Games

There Once is a Queen Jubilee Activity Pack

My Holiday Book

Fun-packed games including bingo, word search and maze.

Reading Reward Chart

Encourage the kids to keep reading during the holidays with this chart.

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Celebrate Jubilee year with this activity pack.

Ladybird Activity Pack

Bumper activity pack with over thirty pages of fun.

Fun games and activities to entertain kids ages 3-5 on holiday.

Puffin Activity Pack

Word searches, activities, experiments and more.

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SUMMER FOOD

Summer lunch and picnic ideas

Whip up these delicious dishes with the kids, courtesy of Neha @squashedpickle Click on the images to watch her helpful videos!

Egg & Pea Cheesy Waffles

Sweet Pea Pasta Muffins

This three-ingredient recipe couldn’t be any easier, making it perfect for little hands! You can switch up the vegetables or even use a frozen veg mix if you prefer. The waffles are a great alternative to the usual picnic food or lunch at home.

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Zac loves pasta. I used to make these a lot when he was young.

They are light on mess, freezable and make a perfect on-thego snack. Kids can learn basic kitchen techniques while they experiment with different sauces and build their own muffins.

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Pesto Cheese Twists

Pizza Croissants

These twists are super-easy to prepare and so delicious. If you are looking for a kitchen-based activity to do with the kids during the summer, this recipe is great for teaching basic cutting and pastry twists. And you’ll end up with a fabulous snack or lunch option at the end!

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This is a fun way to use ready prepared croissant dough which is absolutely delicious. You can stuff the croissants with all your favourite pizza toppings.

If you have a child who is fussy with vegetables, try including them in the stuffing. We’ve used mushrooms in this example.

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TOYS

Diversify your toy box Would you like your child to have toys which reflect the world in which we live? If so, take a look at the recommendations from our friends at Sheni and Teni which offers diverse books, toys and games for kids.

Sheni & Teni card games

Very Puzzled map puzzles

Cica Toys Yorupad

Our Kids Trove

Celebrate the wonders of Feature landmarks/ Africa through four loved attractions highlighting card games. notable people of colour.

Philly n Friends doll

Five African Iconic Leaders & Queens handpainted 9cm peg dolls.

Muffin Sisters

Helping children discover language through play.

An eclectic collection of culturally diverse toys and educational resources.

African-inspired elephant plush toys that encourage tactile play.

Colour Celebrations height chart

Imagine Me Stories subscription box

Learning with Ez emotions flashcards

Track your little ones height as they grow.

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Monthly subscription offering of diverse books and black history activities. Ages 0-12.

Ten double sided full colour emotion and feelings cards.

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on Before setting out please check details with the venues as they may need to be pre-booked.

Wonderlab at The National Science and Media Museum – Wed to Sun & every day during school holidays Touch, try and photograph your experience as you navigate your way through more than 20 mindbending exhibits. 10am to 5pm, included in free admission to the museum.

Games Lounge at The National Science and Media Museum – Wed to Sun & every day during school holidays Play your way through classic games, from PacMan to Super Mario Kart.

Learn about the history of videogaming. Discover the story behind a global phenomenon. 10am to 5pm, £2.

Can Robots Care at Thackray Museum of Medicine – daily until Oct Explore robots designed to care for humans. Keep an eye out for regular opportunities to meet and interact with the robots!

Open daily 10am to 5pm.

Included in entry fee.

Room on the Broom Adventure Trail at Anglers Country Park – until 31 Dec Follow the mysterious footprints along the Room on the Broom Trail to find the well-known characters from the story.

Kirkstall Lives at Abbey House Museum – until 31 Dec Discover the lives of the people who have lived and worked in Kirkstall over the centuries in this community display.

Rory’s Saturday Club craft sessions for families with children of all ages. Free, 11am to 12.15pm.

Storytime at The Little Bookshop – every Mon, Wed and Fri (term time only) Go along to The Little Bookshop every Friday during term time for a cosy story time featuring delightful books for young children. Ages 2 to 5. 11am.

Storytime for Under 5s at Truman Books – Every Tues Take your little ones for a session of stories and songs in kids’ corner.

Under 5. Free. 9.30am.

Art Pod at The Hepworth Wakefield – Fri and Sat during Wakefield School Curious Creatures: Holidays (Saturday only Victorian attitudes to in term time) animals at Abbey House Visit the galleries and Museum – until 28 Aug Tiny Tetley Studio at The head to the Art Pod to Curious Creatures explores Tetley – Wed to Sun every make your own artwork the many ways in which week inspired by what you see. the Victorians interacted Get creative and spend Ages 2–12. FREE with an with and sometimes time together in this exhibition ticket. exploited animals. Closed immersive environment, Mondays. where you can touch, Peter Pan Outdoor climb and slide! Open Theatre at Harewood Leeds to Innovation at Wed to Sun, 10am to 5pm. House – 1 July Leeds Industrial Museum Under 5’s. Free.

Pack a picnic, bring – until 30 Sep a blanket or chair From Scootacars to steam Rory’s Saturday Club at and get ready for an engines and space food to Leeds City Museum – evening of perfect family Spirograph, get up close every Sat entertainment. Pre-book. to the inventions which Looking for something shaped Leeds; the City creative to do with kids of 1,000 Trades. Closed in the city? Head to Mondays.

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on Before setting out please check details with the venues as they may need to be pre-booked.

Model Making with Aardman Studio at Harewood House – 1 July All workshop participants will follow Aardman’s expert model maker Jim Parkyn through a stepby-step demonstration as you craft your very own model of one their studio’s world-famous characters.

Booking essential.

Make It Harewood at Harewood House – 2 and 3 July A weekend long festival allowing the family to get stuck in, meet some of the makers from the exhibition, and try out their crafts.

Outdoor Cinema at Lotherton – 2 July Ticket includes film screening and entrance to the estate including Lotherton museum, gardens, Wildlife World and play areas. Sing 2, Encanto and Spiderman: No Way Home.

food festival. The Sunday will be family focussed day with free face painting, glitter tattoos circus skills and bubble modelling.

12pm to 6pm.

Toddler Tuesday at The Hepworth Wakefield – 3 July Enjoy a playful morning with your little ones and join specialist early years artists to explore The Hepworth Wakefield.

10.30am–12pm. Ages 1–4.

Family Drop-in: Felt Making at The Hepworth Wakefield – 3 July Take an activity pack into the galleries and go on a colour hunt to explore Sheila Hicks’ artworks.

Create a layered texture drawing in response to the artworks you see. Ages 2–12. 11am to 4pm. FREE with an exhibition ticket.

Meet a Historical Leeds Character at Leeds City Museum – 2 and 3 July Pop along to the museum for talks from some of the most interesting people in Leeds history. Free. 12.30 and 2.30pm.

Storytime at RHS Harlow Carr – 5 July Enjoy tales of great garden adventures and little garden creatures will be told. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for underfives. 10.15am. Free with admission ticket, free for members.

AmityFest: Farsley’s First Craft Beer Festival Family Day – 3 July AmityFest is Farsley’s first ever craft beer, gin and

Little Lotherton at Lotherton – 5 July Lots of different themed crafts, play and stories all suitable for under 5s. Drop

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in anytime from 10am12pm and head to the Servants Hall inside the museum. Entry is included in your admission ticket.

Kirkstall Festival at Kirkstall Abbey – 9 July This year’s theme is Coming Home. Visitors are encouraged to dress up and spread the celebratory mood. Enjoy a wide variety of music, performance, stalls, and caterers.

Belgrave Feast at Belgrave Music Hall – 9 July An eclectic line up of the very best indie street food traders, art market, kids’ craft activities and DJs. Free entry, from 11am.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at Leeds Grand Theatre – 12 – 23 July The sensational brandnew production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Leeds Grand Theatre for two weeks only!

The Three Musketeers at Otley Courthouse – 15 July Sharpen your swords, lace up your boots, and stick a great big feather in your hat! A whirlwind of whimsy, wit, and wordplay awaits. 7pm, ages 5+.

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WHAT’S ON

What’s on Before setting out please check details with the venues as they may need to be pre-booked.

Roundhay Park Festival 2022: Celebrating 150 years – 16 July On the show field a large stage will be filled with music and dance from people across Leeds.

Surrounding it will be community, food and business stalls and retro fairground rides. 12pm to 8pm.

Garforth Community Feastival at Garforth Leisure Centre – 16 July Good food and drink, music from local performers, arts and crafts and lots of nice things to take home too. 10am to 6pm. FREE. Family Drop-in: Drawing Textiles at The Hepworth Wakefield – 17 July Join artist Jo Blaker to explore line, texture and colour in the Sheila Hicks: Off Grid exhibition, make a large, colourful and collaborative drawing with your family. Suitable for families with children aged 2–12. 11am to 4pm. FREE with an exhibition ticket.

Family Stem Club at The National Science and Media Museum – 20 July Learn STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills as a family in this new fun-filled after-school session. There are two taster sessions for families with young 30 July/August

people aged 6–11 and 11–14 to explore essential skills in a fun and inspiring way.

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Billionaire Boy at The Alhambra – 20 to 23 July From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Awful Auntie comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best-selling story! Ages 5 to 13 years.

Exhibition: Switched On at The National Science and Media Museum – 22 July to Jan 2023 Find out more about trailblazers like DJ Lepke, David Attenborough and Annie Wallace. Discover how innovations in technology have brought us closer to the action, creating shared moments and experiences for generations.

The Great Thwaite Flutterby at Thwaite Watermill – 22 July to 2 Sep Hunt down the missing butterflies on a self-led trail at Thwaite Watermill during the summer school holidays. Open Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm.

fun for all the family including a host of forest school workshops, and The garden detectives will be on hand for summer mayhem.

Summer Holidays Magical Woodland Adventure at Mother Shipton’s Cave – 22 July to 5 Sep Explore an enchanted wood filled with fairy houses, giant toadstools, and fairy-tale themed displays.

Sustainable Summer Holidays at Lotherton – 23 July to 4 Sep Visit Lotherton for a sustainable summer holiday day out with different eco themes each week including nature, fashion and animals!

Summer Fun at Eureka – 23 July to 4 Sep A fun packed family day out for ages 0-11, with lots of exciting activities planned for the summer holidays. Pre-book. Closed Mondays.

Stockeld Park – from 23 July to 5 Sep Look out for Spiderman, Thor, Superman, Batman, The Great Garden Wonder Woman, Hulk and Adventure at Harlow Carr Iron Man and enjoy all that – 22 July to 4 Sep the Enchanted Forest has Take part in The Great to offer.

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Exploring Colour at The Hepworth Wakefield – 24 July, 30, 31 Aug and 1 Sep Explore colour with your family and enjoy experimental ‘painting’ with textiles. Ages 2–12.

11am to 4pm. FREE with an exhibition ticket.

Fairy Tales Take Over the Museum at Abbey House Museum – 26 July to 2 Sep The Victorian streets of Abbey House Museum have been taken over by fairy tales. Follow the trail to find all or some of your favourite fairy tales.

Birds, Bees and Butterflies at Kirkstall Abbey – 27 July to 2 Sep Dotted around the ruins will be a range of butterflies, bees and birds for you to find. Plus themed activities.

Ministry of Science Live! at St George’s Hall – 29 July The UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Ages 5+.

Outdoor Bubble Show at Harlow Carr – 29 July Part of the Great Garden Adventure.

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whimsy, wit and wordplay awaits. Ages 5+.

The Steam Toys and Meccano Show at Leeds Meanwood Festival – 29 Industrial Museum – 31 July to 1 Aug July This year’s festival is taking The UK’s top collectors place across different will bring their selection of venues in and around miniature engines! Expect Meanwood. models from Victorian times to the modern day.

Leeds Jurassic Trail – 30 12pm to 4.30pm.

July to 4 Sep Twelve animatronic Orienteering at Harlow dinosaurs will take over Carr – 2 Aug Leeds City centre this Part of the Great Garden summer and it’s up to you Adventure. 10am to 4pm. to discover them!

Discovery Summer Kirkstall Abbey Markets – Holidays at Leeds 30 to 31 July and 27 to 29 Discovery Centre – 3, 10, Aug 17, 24 and 31 Aug Shop locally and support Join in free discovery independent businesses summer sessions and find in the abbey ruins. 11am to out about the different 3pm. parts of the collection with a curator, plus crafts and a My Life as a Courgette tour. 10pm to 12pm. plus FREE Activity at Hyde Park Picture House Peppa Pig’s Best Day – 31 July Ever at Leeds Playhouse Hyde and Seek screenings – 3 and 4 Aug are Pay What You Can. Prepare for the brand Plus fun and creative new Peppa Pig live show activities aimed at packed full of songs, enhancing the film going games and laughter, it experience and engaging really is the best day ever young audiences. 10am to for Peppa Pig fans!

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Peter and Friends The Three Musketeers at Summer Adventure at Carriageworks Theatre – Kirkstall Abbey – 6 Aug 31 July Join Peter Rabbit and his Sharpen your swords, friends for a cheeky and lace up your boots, and charming adventure within stick a great big feather in the enchanted setting of your hat! A whirlwind of Kirkstall Abbey.

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Paw Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue at First Direct Arena – 10 Aug Everyone’s favourite pups are back in the UK at last for this fun, interactive musical adventure.

Ukulele Workshop at Harlow Carr – 19 Aug Part of The Great Garden Adventure. 11am, 1pm, 3pm.

The Tetley Makers Market at The Tetley – 20 Outdoor Cinema: Frontier and 21 Aug Sapiens Adventure Film A weekend of art, food, Festival at Kirkstall activities and more. FREE Abbey – 13 Aug 10am to 5pm Saturday, A family-friendly evening 10am to 4pm Sunday. watching a collection of five short films. 8.30pm.

Dance Workshop at Harlow Carr – 26 Aug VW Festival at Harewood Part of The Great Garden House – 13 and 14 Aug Adventure. 10.30am, The UK’s largest family 12.30pm and 2pm. friendly VW show returns this summer.

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Heaven - Inflatable Play Day at Left Bank Leeds – 30 Aug Book the kids in for one hour of heavenly play and make stuff in a cool popup family art space or play in the garden.

Bugsy Malone at Leeds Grand Theatre – 30 Aug to 4 Sep A spectacular theatrical experience. Ages 6+.

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