Beat the half term blues at museum

GAMES, crafts and activities are on offer at Charnwood Museum for the little ones during the February half-term.

Charnwood museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 3pm with a host of activities during the half-term.

Upcoming events include:

• Winter themed activities for under-fives –January 15 – March 5.

Free sensory activities, dressing up, games and quizzes in the new activity space for children under five.

• Valentines’ gallery game – February 16 – February 23

There’s hearts a plenty here. Have a go at a Valentine inspired gallery game. Free activity for all ages.

Tiny Tuesday: Happy Hearts – February 19, 10.30am -11.30am

Join in the Valentine’s themed craft session just for under-fives! £2.50 per child, suitable from 12 months and up.

• How bad are bananas?– February 19 and February 20, 10am-3pm. A carbon footprint interactive game where you’ll discover the impact everyday items have on the planet.

Free activity suitable for children for ages 8+

• Wednesday Wotsits – February 20, 10am-12pm

Come along and get crafty by making a wotsit with us. Will it be a badge or a keyring?

Drop in activity. £1per child/item made

• Games Day – February 22, 11am-3pm

Join the Friends of Charnwood Museum for games day. Try your hand at some traditional games from throughout the ages and around the world! Free activity

For more information on all of the events running over the holidays visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/creativeworkshopsatthemuseum email museum@charnwood.gov.uk or call 01509 233 754