Family Fun There are plenty of fun activities, events and interactive experiences to keep our young visitors entertained. YPPT Puppet Performances Wednesday 4 May, 6pm and 7pm Watch your favourite Cathedral characters come to life as marionette puppets. The puppets have been created by Cathedral volunteers and the shows will be performed by Year 5 students from Mandeville Primary School. 6pm | The Crossing Place A re-imagination of the Alban story and how a mysterious stranger helped Alban become Britain’s first Christian martyr. 7pm | A Grim Day Out Tells the story of Lord Grimthorpe, the Cathedral’s eccentric Victorian architect and how two children showed him what really matters. Tickets £3, available from our website.
Family Arts & Crafts Wednesday 1 June, 10am, 11.45am and 2pm Join us for a special family art and crafts day, led by the Cathedral’s artist in residence. Children and parents can learn about the many kings and queens who have visited the Cathedral over the years before creating a fantastic Royal piece of art. Tickets £8, available from our website.
Family Discovery Mornings Selected Thursdays Family Discovery Mornings are free events aimed at children during school holidays. They typically include an interactive trail, and arts and crafts activities. This summer, meet the Romans, talk to the Victorians, and hear stories from the Tudors. Come along to experience one for yourself! Thursday 11 August, 1pm - 3pm | Radical Romans Spend the afternoon learning all about the Romans. Thursday 18 August, 10.30am - 2.30pm | Terrific Tudors! Join our wonderful friends Tales from the Hart for a special morning all about Henry VIII and the Tudors. Thursday 25 August, 10.30am - 2.30pm | Victorious Victorians 18
Spend a morning learning all about the Victorians. Free, no booking required.
