|  | Do something new during the summer holidays and have some fun. We've put together a taster of what's on around the county. Click here for outdoor events Click here for makes and bakes Indoor events From Monday 26 July, 2004
Have fun with science
Inspire Science Centre | Have fun and experiment with science at the Inspire Science Centre. There are plenty of exhibits to see and play with to help you learn about science and the world. Time: open daily 10am - 5.30pm. Admission: adults £4.20, children £3.60, saver ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £12, 3s and under - free. Read our review here Contact details: 01603 612612. |
From Monday 26 July, 2004
Puppet workshops
Norwich Puppet Theatre | Make a puppet with the experts at one of the UK's only puppet theatres. Join in the workshops - choose from bird marionette, pop-up puppets and carnival mask making. Time: 10.30am - 12.pm Admission: Children £6, double-workshop £11, adults £16. For children aged 5 years and older. Read more here Contact details: 01603 629921 |
Friday 30 July, and Friday 20 August Scrap
Community Music East | SCRAP! What a load of rubbish...or is it? Take piles of scrap materials, glue, paint, textiles and whatever else is lying around and transform it into the landscapes and cities of your imagination. Once these scrap-scapes are complete, you can film them against a range of imaginary backgrounds, add sound effects and then watch it all live on TV. Suitable for 8 to 12 year olds and all materials are provided by CME. Time: 10am to 1pm. Admission: £2.50 per person. Contact details: 01603 628367 |
Monday 2 August, 2004
Carnival Day Talent Show Contest
Sheringham Little Theatre | If you want to take part in the Carnival Talent Show contest, then show what you're made off! The Talent Show itself takes place on Wednesday 4 August. Time: 11am Admission: £1 for everyone. Contact details: 01263 822347 |
Monday 2 - 6 August, 2004
Magic of the Musicals
Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich | Take part in this summer workshop. It's a five-day course where you will learn acting, singing and dancing. A great opportunity to experience theatre and find new ways of expression. The course will end in a workshop production at the theatre. Suitable for children aged 8 - 18 years. Admission: £85 for the week. Book early as places are limited. Contact details: 01787 370406 |
Wednesday 4 August, 2004
POW!
Norwich Castle | Create some comic book characters and myths and make your own comic book. Be inspired by stories of giants, monsters and epic Viking journey with writer and storyteller Ian Nettleton with Tim Pigney. Time: 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm. Suitable for children aged 7+ Admission: £1.50 or £1.00 with Museums pass. Advanced booking essential. Contact details: 01603 493636 |
Wednesday 4 and 5 August, 2004
Circus Skills Workshop
Norwich Arts Centre | Impress your friends with circus favourites including plate spinning, balloon modelling and juggling. Learn all the tricks from the big top in a workshop for older children. The workshop on Wednesday is suitable for children aged 5-8 years (under fives to be accompanied by an adult) and Thursday's workshop is suitable for children aged eight and above. Time: 10am - 3pm Admission: £15 Contact details: 01603 660352 |
Friday 6 and 7 August, 2004
Stories of Wheels
Gressenhall Museum | A story telling extravaganza. Hugh Lupton and three of Europe's finest storytellers present a feast of stories, music, jokes and riddle. Time: 11.30am to 4pm Admission: Adults, £5.70, concessions £5, children (4-16) £4.40, under 4s free. Includes access to museum, farm and grounds. Read our review of the museum Contact: 01603 876310 |
Saturday 14 August, 2004
Word hoard
Norwich Castle | Master storyteller, Hugh Lupton tells tales of wolves, trolls, giants, monsters and dragons. Not for the faint-hearted! Time: 11am - 12 noon (for ages 5-8) and 2pm - 3pm (for ages 9-12). Admission: Museum admission only. Castle and History Zone: Adult, £3.50, conc. £2.95, child £2.50. Contact details: 01603 493636 |
Tuesday 17 August, 2004
Family Victorian Living History
Felbrigg Hall | Experience life as a servant in 1869. Dress like a Victorian and try butter making, napkin folding and doing the laundry the hard way. Time: 10am Admission: Adults: £4 Booking and prepayment essential. Meet in Visitor Reception. Not suitable for under 5's. Contact details: 01263 837444 |
Friday 20 August, 2004
Storytelling workshop
Sheringham Little Theatre | Celebrated storyteller Paul Jackson presents mystical wonder and animal stories around the world. Time: 5pm Admission: £3, adults free. For children age 5 years and older. Contact details: 01263 822347 |
Saturday 21 August, 2004
Model Boat Display
Museum of the Broads, Stalham Staithe | See models of every type of ship from submarines to yachts, tugs and off-shore craft. Take your own model boat if you have one. Time: 11am - 4.30pm Admission: Adults £2.00 - children £1.00 - family ticket £5.00. Contact details: 01603 783433 |
Tuesday 24 August, 2004
Vikings on the Box
Norwich Castle | Visit the Viking exhibitions and take inspiration from the patterns on the shields and brooches.
Design your own patterns and make a box from clay for your treasures. Time: 10am to 5pm Suitable for children aged 8-14. Admission: £1.50 or £1.00 with Museums pass. Advanced booking essential. Read more on the Viking Trail Contact details: 01603 493636 |
Outdoor events From Monday 26 July, 2004
Dinosaur Park
Lenwade | Go and see the dinosaurs at Norfolk's own Jurassic Park. You can see a Tyrannosaurus Rex and lots of other dinosaurs in the park at Lenwade. Time: 10am - 4pm Admission: Adults £6.95, children £5.95, children under 3 free, seniors £5.95. Read our review Contact: 01603 876310 |
Monday 2 August, 2004
Hogweed's School of Wildlife Wizardry - Latin Tongue Challenge
Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Ranworth Broad | Complete the Latin tongue challenge to become a species speaker and earn yourself a badge. Hunt out the mystery minibeast in Latin scrolls, solve the riddle and then find the real minibeast. Time: 11am - 4pm Admission: £2 per child. Contact details: Katherine Weston on 01603 625540 |
Thursday 5 August, 2004
Pony riding
West Runton Riding School | Go for a pony ride at the West Runton Riding School, which is next to the Shire Horse Centre. Suitable for children aged four and above. Admission: Pony rides cost £2. Half-hour horse rides at £10 and one-hour rides at £17 are also available. Contact details: 01263 837339 |
Thursday 5 August, 2004
Get lost in the maize maze
Norfolk Shire Horse Centre | The two and a half acre Maize Maze is reaching its peak height of seven feet. Join in the challenge to to find the lop-eared rabbits, guinea pigs and hens – Japanese Bantams and Sea Bright – located at the heart of the maze. Admission: The Maize Maze, is included in the Shire Horse Centre’s admission price, adults £5.50, senior citizens £4.50 and children £3.50. Contact details: 01263 837339 |
Friday 6 August, 2004
Spiders
Redgrave and Lopham Fen near Diss | Suffolk Wildlife Trust invite you to meet their eight legged friends. Get to know the secret of their success and try your hand at spinning a web. Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Admission: £2.50 per person. Contact details: 01379 688333 |
Sunday 8 August, 2004
Fly your Kite
Blickling Hall | Demonstrations, a workshop and advice on kite flying with the Thorpe Kite Flyers. Take your own kite and join in the fun. Time: 10am - 4pm. Contact details: 01263 738030 |
Wednesday 11 August, 2004
Elvish Antics
Thetford Forest | Enter the exciting world of the little folk on an Elvish earth walk and craft session in the forest. All children must be supervised by an adult. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm. Admission: £3.50/£3.15 (Friends). Advanced booking essential. Contact details: 01842 816031 |
Sunday 15 August, 2004
Razz the Clown
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden | Open air event - Razz the Clown is bringing his comic capers to the Fairhaven Woodland Water Garden, South Walsham. Visitors should bring their own chairs and rugs. Time: 2pm - 4pm. Admission: Adults £4, senior citizens £3.50 and children £1.25. Contact: 01603 270449 |
Friday 20, 21, 22 and 23 August, 2004
Thomas the Tank Engine
Bressingham Steam | Thomas the Tank Engine will be returning to Bressingham Steam for his second annual appearance. The Fat Controller will take charge of the railways and visitors will be able to ride behind the Thomas Engine. Time: 10.30am - 5.30pm. Admission: Adults £10, senior £8 and children £7 for entrance and rides. Contact details: 01379 686900 |
Things to do and make For more information check out the BBCi guide to What's On. |
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