Activities for Families

Things for Children and Families To Do

Friday 7th October, 10.00am - 10.45am or 11.00am - 11.45am Early Years Studio, Kettle’s Yard, Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ

Artist-led creative experience for children aged 0 - 4 years. Play, activities and stories. £5 per child. Book at www.kettlesyard.co.uk.

Saturday 8th October, 10.00am - 4.00pm Apple and Harvest Fayre, Palace Green, Ely CB7 4EW

Apples, juice, crumbles, stalls, workshops, music and competitions. Apple and spoon races, longest peel competitions.

Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October, 10.00am - 4.00pm Halloween Half Term Audley End, off London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

Follow Dennis, Gnasher and friends to solve creepy clues on a fun family quest. Meet costumed performers to hear strange and silly stories. Free for English Heritage members. Adults £21, children 5 -17 years £12.60, family ticket £33.60. www.english-heritage.org.uk.

Monday 24th to Friday 28th October, 8.30am - 4.00pm Holiday Bushcraft, Wandlebury, Gog Magog Hills CB22 3AE

Survival skills for ages 5 - 12 - games, woodcrafts, fire lighting, shelter building. Sessions encourage self confidence and a sense of achievement. £40 per child per day. Bring a packed lunch. www.cambridgeppf..org.

Wednesday 26th October, 10.00am - 12.00pm Wild in the Woods, Cambourne Nature Reserve, off School Lane CB23 6BJ

Family walk and pond dip led by Becca Badger. Perfect for ages 7 - 11. No children under 5. £7.50 per child (£5 members). Accompanying adults free. Essential information and booking on www.wildlifebcn.org.

Thursday 27th October, 10.00am - 2.00pm The Word: Exploring Text in Art Kettle’s Yard, Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ

Artist Jo Miller will lead this workshop for ages 12 to 14. Learn about how to use words in your artwork in interesting and inspiring ways. £15. Book on www.kettlesyard.co.uk.

Compiled by Hilary Crawforth