Live to circus delights
children in Halifax, is spending half term celebrating the 250th anniversary of the man who ‘invented’ circus, Philip Astley. Circus 250 will have juggling and street performers as well as other themed activities. Tickets are £12.95 for adults and children over three, £5.25 for toddlers aged one to two, and free for infants. Visit eureka. org.uk for opening times.
Oscar Wilde’s children’s classic The Selfish Giant is at The Civic, Barnsley, on Sunday, February 18, from 2.30pm. Performed by Wrongsemble, a West Yorkshire, company, the show is aimed at little ones aged three to seven and tells the tale of a giant who learns kindness from children. It features music, puppetry and song. Tickets are
Try your hand at surgery The Thackray Medical Museum in Leeds is offering youngsters the chance to hone their surgical skills with a series of kidney-dissection workshops from February 12 to 23 (weekdays) at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. There’s an additional charge of £3 to be a junior surgeon and all children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Entry to the museum is £7.95 per person. A small number of advance bookings are being accepted for the workshops. Visit thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk for details.
Go underground The National Coalmining Museum near Wakefield has a programme of half term activities Half Term@Pit that include the chance to see photographs taken on a huge, industrial camera made in the 19th century, as well as learn about the mining industry. Entry to the museum is free. Check out ncm.org.uk for details and to book an underground visit.
Meet warrior women The Royal Armouries, Leeds, is taking a close look at some of history’s most renowned warrior and campaigners – from Joan of Arc to the Suffragettes – in a week of talks, live performances and family activities. Check out the 17th century swordsmanship of La Maupin or Edith Garrud’s ‘Suffrajitsu.’ Entry is free.