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Inspired by the release of the new Jungle Book film, this May half term will keep even the most wild of Mowgli’s entertained, with bushcrafting sessions, woodworking classes, shelter building and lots more. Little Celts and budding Boudicca’s will love our Summer events, with a history themed LEGO® exhibition and fun packed programme of hands on workshops and events. From July 2016, you’ll be able to book tickets online for all your favourite events and films through our new Rheged website.
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THE JUNGLE BOOK 2016 3D (PG) Live action remake of the Disney classic animation. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don’t have his best interests at heart. 11am & 2pm • 1hr 34mins • Tickets - Adult £6.50, Under 15’s £4, Conc £5, Family £19 (2 adults and up to 3 children) • Further screening throughout June – see page 11 for more information
IN OUR GALLERY FRIDAY 20 MAY–SUNDAY 3 JULY
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION Stunning images of the natural world come to life in this exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London. Featuring 100 photographs selected from over 40,000 submissions, it’s safe to say that these are the best wildlife photographs in the world. This year the exhibition features a new category for time-lapse photography. 10.30am–4.30pm • £3.50 • Under 16’s go free SATURDAY 28 MAY-SUNDAY 5 JUNE
OWLS AT RHEGED Enjoy a close encounter with some amazing owls. Experts from Eagle Enterprises will be on hand to answer any questions and share some fascinating facts. 10am–4pm • Free to view, £3 to hold and have a photograph with an Owl MONDAY 30 MAY
STORYTELLING WITH IAN DOUGLAS Join Ian, one of Cumbria’s leading storytellers and performers as he takes you on an adventure of tales, myths and legends. 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm • 30–45mins All ages welcome • Free entry
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WOODWORKING WORKSHOPS Woodstone Learning will show you how to use natural materials and traditional wood crafting skills. Make your own wooden sword • 5–14yrs • £7.50 Make your own woodland crown • 5–14yrs • £6.50 Make a wooden owl • 4–12yrs • £4.50 10am–4pm • 30 mins • (last entry 3.30pm) MONDAY 30 MAY – FRIDAY 3 JUNE
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SHELTER BUILDING You and your family can learn how to build your very own survival shelter using hazel wood, cane, string and tarpaulin, with help from Woodstone Learning. 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm • 20 mins–1 hr • 3yrs+ £10 per shelter • 5 people maximum per shelter MONDAY 30 MAY-FRIDAY 3 JUNE
BUSHCRAFT WORKSHOPS Have a real-life adventure exploring the outdoors with Ullswater based Reach Beyond Adventure. 11am: Archery (4-8yrs) £6 • 12pm: Fire Lighting (4yrs+) £6 2pm: Camp Cooking (4yrs+) £6 • 3pm Make a survival whistle using bush craft tools. (8yrs+)–£8 • 50mins • Booking essential TUESDAY 31 MAY
FACEPAINTING Choose your favourite superhero, jungle animal or cartoon character, with Janet Allen from Making Children Smile. 11am-2pm • £3.50 TUESDAY 31 MAY
MAKE A STAR WARS DIORAMA Create your favourite Star Wars characters and make a cardboard landscape for your next galactic battle, with the Creation Station. 11am & 1pm • 1.5hrs • 7yrs+ • No parental supervision required • £12 THURSDAY 2 JUNE
MAKE AN ENORMOUS CROCODILE The Creation Station will show you how to make your own enormous crocodile out of paper cups and lots of collage material. 11am & 12.30pm • 1hr • 2yrs+ • £5.50
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BLUNDERBUS THEATRE PRESENT THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE
This delightful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling, with an enchanting toy shop setting filled with all sorts of magical surprises! A funny, heartwarming tale about a little boy with a big dream to become a world-class magician. • 11.30am & 2.30pm • £10 adult, £8 conc (children under 12, 60+), £32 Family ticket (2 adult, 2 children) THURSDAY 2 JUNE
THE BIG EDEN PUPPET ADVENTURE Join Eden Rivers Trust for this fun and creative puppetry workshop, where your child will dream up a story full of adventure, action, peril and twists and turns, all set on the River Eden, and create a puppet to bring their story to life. 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, 2.45pm • 1hr • 3–11yrs Free of charge but donations welcome FRIDAY 3 JUNE
CHILDREN’S KITCHEN Chocolate Soil and Gummy Worms Go Wild in the kitchen and learn to make chocolate soil pudding, with local baker Vicky Allison. 11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm • 5yrs+ • £6 SUNDAY 12 JUNE SOAP SOUP THEATRE PRESENTS
THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT’S TREASURY OF NONSENSE Where imagination rules, dreams come true and adventures begin. Inspired by the works of Edward Lear, Soap Soup Theatre bring you another feast for the eyes, ears and imagination. With our delightfully unpredictable story-telling style, hilarious characters, beautiful puppetry and immersive soundscapes, this collection of nonsense and fun, is bigger and better than ever before! 11.30am & 2.30pm • £10 adult, £8 conc (children under 12, 60+) • £32 Family ticket (2 adult, 2 children) UNTIL SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
GO HERDWICK TRAIL Pick up a map from Rheged and discover 60 Herdwick sheep and 50 lambs dotted all around the Lake District, each with their own unique design, beautifully painted by artists in aid of the Lake District Calvert Trust. The full flock will be on display at Rheged 22-29 September 2016. Map available from our Welcome Desk.
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BRICKS IN TIME
HANDS-ON HISTORY WITH LEGO
Curated By Bright Bricks, featured in Channel 4’s ‘Inside Lego At Christmas’ Travel back in time with an interactive LEGO exhibition, brand new for Rheged, and discover models made by professional LEGO Artists, which bring to life some of Britain’s important historical turning points. Highlights include an exclusive 8 metre long model of The Flying Scotsman, a giant diorama of Saxon life, Beatrix Potter and her creations, Tudor monarchs and a large model of Lowther Castle, all bustling with minifigs and LEGO characters dressed in period costumes. Then spark your child’s imagination with LEGO brick building activities, from racing your own windpowered train, creating a model for our zip wire, to constructing catapults and creating family portraits in LEGO, before testing your skills against the professionals in a timed building challenge. Our Summer theme of LEGO, making and history will spread throughout Rheged with a new programme of children’s events and films. 10am–5pm • Last admission 4pm • £2.50 • 3’s and under go free • At peak times, there may be a short wait to enter the gallery, to ensure visitors have the best experience possible. • Booking not required.
SPOTTERS TRAIL
Master LEGO Brick builders Bright Bricks have placed some of their large models around Rheged. Pick up a trail sheet from the Welcome Desk. • 20p SATURDAY 9 JULY – SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
MAKE AND TAKE A MINIFIG Create your own customized LEGO minifig. Mix and match a head, body, legs and hats, hair and accessories. Daily in our Gallery Shop • 10am–5pm • £2.65 SATURDAY 9 JULY – SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
MAKE AND TAKE A MINIATURE LEGO FLYING SCOTSMAN The iconic steam engine at the centre of our exhibition is recreated here as a unique collectable miniature, complete with Minifig to ride on top of it. The time it takes to complete this activity will vary depending on your ability, but we recommend allowing 30 mins. Daily in our Create pottery painting area • 10am–4.30pm • £6
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! w e N YOUR T I CK E T S O N LI N E This Summer, we’re exploring history through the ages with a fun packed programme of hands on workshops and events, which from July 2016 can be booked online through our new Rheged website. You’ll be able to book all your favourite events and films, at a time that suits you, day or night. We’ll still be here on the phones though, 9am–5.30pm daily.
EVERY TUESDAY 26 JULY - 30 AUGUST
FARMING FUN WITH LEGO BRICKS WORKSHOP Enjoy three activities in one with this hugely entertaining workshop. First it’s a competitive team build; the children are split into two groups and then race against each other to build as many little LEGO sheep as they can. Then each child individually follows instructions to construct their own LEGO tractor that they can then race on a sloped LEGO raceway. 11am, 1.30pm, and 3.30pm • 4yrs+ • 1hr • £8
FRIDAY 29 JULY
ARTVENTURERS LEGO PAINTING Design and paint your own 3D LEGO Minifigure made from plaster of paris, and use LEGO brick printing to create your own bookmark. 11am & 1pm • 5+ • 1 hr • £6 FRIDAY 5 & FRIDAY 19 AUGUST
LEGO BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP Make your own LEGO inspired books with local artist and tutor, Tracy Metcalfe of runningloose.com. Tracy will show you how to score and stitch together your own beautiful books using the traditional craft of Japanese stab binding. Simple 3 dimensional techniques will create a tactile feel to mimic LEGO blocks. Inner pages will contain a selection of specially designed LEGO inspired activity pages designed by Tracy. 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm • 7–11yrs • 60mins • £8.50
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CREATION STATION CREATE CLUB Tuesday 26 July • Mod Roc Greek Vase Using Mod Roc, a special type of plaster of Paris, create a Greek vase and decorate it. Tuesday 2 August • Viking Ships Create a miniature Viking ship using different collage materials. Tuesday 9 August • LEGO Diorama Your LEGO figures can play a starring role on set with this cardboard landscape you’ve created for them. Tuesday 16 August • Medieval Manuscript Letters Recreate the colourful, glowing, illustrated letters on copper sheets, that fill the pages of old. Tuesday 23 August • Castle Turrets Design and create your own castle turret from clay. Perfect for any king or queen. Tuesday 30 August • Stained Glass Medieval Window Jazz up your window this summer with a beautiful framed stained glass effect picture. 11am & 1pm • 7+yrs • 1.5hrs • £12 Parental supervision not required
CREATION STATION FAMILY FUN Thursday 28 July • Life-Sized Egyptians What would you look like as an Egyptian? Create a life-sized painting and collage of yourself as a pharaoh. Thursday 4 August • Viking Shields and Swords Become a Viking warrior with your own cardboard sword & shield. Thursday 11 August • Medieval Castle We all love castles, so come along and become your own architect and create your own model castle from boxes and other materials. Thursday 18 August • LEGO Characters What’s your favourite LEGO character? We’ll be creating Lego figures from cardboard boxes and other materials. Thursday 25 August • Viking Ships Make your own Viking longboat from juice cartons and set sail! Thursday 1 September • Egyptian Costume Making Let’s be an Egyptian for a day, and create your own headdress, necklace and cuffs. Will you be the next Cleopatra or King Tut? 11am & 1pm • 2–11yrs • 1hr • £5.50 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY & MONDAY 15 AUGUST
FELLTARN FRIENDS MAKE A VEGGIE PRINT BAG Children of all ages love the way potatoes, carrots and celery can be used to print pictures on a Felltarn Friends cotton book bag, creating a useful and beautiful hand-crafted keepsake. 11am & 1.30pm • 1hrs • 2–9yrs • £7.50
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WOODWORKING WORKSHOPS WITH WOODSTONE LEARNING The team at Woodstone Learning will show you how to use natural materials and traditional wood crafting skills. 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm) • 30mins • Children aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult for all workshops. MONDAY 25–FRIDAY 29 JULY
Make a wooden sword or willow mobile • 5-14yrs • £7.50 Make a willow fish • 4-12yrs • £4.50 MONDAY 1–FRIDAY 5 AUGUST
Make a wooden sword, car or tractor • 5–14yrs • £7.50 Design a wooden bead necklace • 4-12yrs • £4.50 MONDAY 8–FRIDAY 12 AUGUST
Make a wooden sword • 5-14yrs • £7.50 Make a willow crown • 5–14yrs • £6.50 Make a willow fish • 4–12yrs • £4.50 No sword sessions at 2.30pm on Thursday 11 August MONDAY 15–FRIDAY 19 AUGUST MONDAY 22–FRIDAY 26 AUGUST
Make a wooden sword, car or tractor • 5–14yrs • £7.50 Design your own wooden bead necklace • 4–12yrs • £4.50 MONDAY 29 AUGUST–FRIDAY 2 SEPT
Make a wooden sword or willow mobile • 5–14yrs • £7.50 Design a wooden bead necklace • 4–12yrs • £4.50 THURSDAY 11 AUGUST
MAKE A BOW AND ARROW
1.30pm & 3pm • 5–14yrs • 1.5hrs • £7.50 THURSDAY 18 AUGUST
MAKE YOUR OWN WOODEN STOOL
Use green woodworking tools to make a 3-legged stool. 1pm & 3pm • 5–14yrs • 2hrs • £15 THURSDAY 4 AUGUST & THURSDAY 25 AUGUST
DEN BUILDING WORKSHOP
Have lots of fun building your own den, and learn some key shelter building techniques with a bushcraft instructor. 1.30pm & 3pm • 5–14yrs • 1.5hrs • £7.50 MONDAY 1 AUGUST
BUILD-A-BOAT WORKSHOP Design and build a boat with Eden Rivers Trust using natural materials and then set sail on Rheged’s lagoon… 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, and 3pm • 45mins • 3–11yrs • Free, drop in, booking not required • Donations welcome
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MEET THE ANCESTORS Join us for a day of history brought to life, with Etive the Neolithic Farmer, Hetti a Celtic druidess, Gambax the Roman Soldier, Saxon King Ecgfrith and Viking Bjarnui Thorvaldrson. In authentic reproduction costumes and weaponry, our ‘ancestors’ will tell you all about their lives and the history of the period, with a series of engaging and informative talks and activities throughout the day. There will be a group demonstration of Celtic, Roman and Viking weaponry from 3pm–4pm. 10am–4pm • Drop in sessions • No booking required • Free entry • Take home a reproduction Viking coin for £1 WEDNESDAYS 10 AUGUST, 17 AUGUST & 24 AUGUST
FILM MAKING ANIMATION WORKSHOP Sheryl Jenkins, educator and animator will teach you how to make a flip book and the process of animation. You will create your own character and who will then star in an animated film which you will make and edit. Using a mix of an Apple Mac computer and an ipad with iStopMotion and iMovie software for editing, you will learn and develop your animation knowledge so you can continue to use your skills at home. 10am & 1pm • 2hrs • 5–14yrs • £14 FRIDAY 12 AUGUST & FRIDAY 26 AUGUST
CHILDRENS PET CARE WORKSHOP Learn how to care for your pet and some basic veterinary skills with Vets4Pets and Pets at Home. Be a vet for the day with real veterinary outfits and equipment. All “qualifying Vets” will be given their very own Vet kit to take home. 11am & 1pm • 40mins • 5–7yrs • £5.50 WEDNESDAYS 27 JULY, 17 AUGUST & 24 AUGUST
3D PRINTING WORKSHOPS Back by popular demand. Discover the exciting technology of 3D printing, where you’ll learn how to use simple design software to create and print your own model. 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm • 45mins • 8yrs+ £7.50 WEDNESDAYS 3, 17, & 31 AUGUST
BUSHCRAFT Have a real-life adventure with Ullswater based Reach Beyond Adventure. 11am: Archery (4-8yrs) - £6 • 12pm: Fire Lighting (4yrs+) - £6 2pm: Camp Cooking (4yrs+) - £6 • 3pm: Make a survival whistle using bush craft tools. (8yrs+) - £8 • 50mins
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OWLS AT RHEGED FRIDAYS 29 JULY, 5, 26 AUGUST & 2 SEPTEMBER
FACEPAINTING WITH MAKING CHILDREN SMILE 11am–2pm • £3.50 • Drop in, booking not required SUNDAY 21 AUGUST
Family
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TRACTORS THROUGH THE AGES Join us for a fun filled family day with tractors from vintage to present day. Have your photo taken on Dexter the tractor, get your face painted, join in the tractor games and enjoy a picnic amongst the hay bales. 11am–4pm • All ages welcome • Free event, donations welcome, all proceeds go towards Pancreatic Cancer UK. MONDAYS 25 JULY & 22 AUGUST
MAD SCIENCE INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES! This amazing science show takes us on a journey of discovery through time, from pre-history to present day. We look at the most important scientific breakthroughs that have shaped the world as we know it today. Learn about Archimedes, a vehicle that floats using air and why we now have light! 10am & 2.30pm • 5–11yrs • 45mins • £6.50 MONDAY 25 JULY & 22 AUGUST
MAD SCIENCE LEGO MINDSTORMS® WORKSHOP! This interactive, hands-on workshop will develop the children’s understanding of programming as they build their own LEGO Robot, input the desired sequence and observe the response. The robots can respond to light, sound, touch and even the presence of InfraRed waves. 12.30pm • 45mins • 5–11yrs • £6.50 TUESDAY 30 AUGUST BLUNDERBUS PRESENTS
Family THEATRE
DOTTY THE DRAGON
Dotty is a baby Fire Dragon. She lives in a dusty old castle with her grumpy dad, Mr Dragon. She loves to watch the children playing in the village below, and wishes she could join them! Brought to life by acclaimed Blunderbus Theatre, this big-hearted adventure is told with magical songs, enchanting music and exquisite puppetry - there’s even a life-sized fire breathing dragon! 11.30am & 2.30pm • 3yrs+ • £10 adult, £8 conc (children under 12, 60+), £32 Family ticket (2 adult, 2 children)
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Rheged is home to a giant 3D cinema, the largest for miles around, showing the greatest family films from well-known classics to recent releases. TICKETS
Adult £6.50, Under 15’s £4, Conc £5, Family £19 (2 adults and up to 3 children) • Call 01768 868000 or book online from July. THE JUNGLE BOOK 3D (2016) (PG)
Sat 4 & Sun 5 June • 11am & 2pm • Sat 11, Sun 12, Sat 18, Sun 19, Sat 25 & Sun 26 June • 11am THE LEGO MOVIE 3D (2014) (U) 1hr 40mins
Sat 2, Sun 3, Sat 9 Sun 10, Sat 16 & Sun 17 July • 11am & 1pm Thu 21, Fri 22 & Sat 23 July • 11am & 3pm Sun 24 July • 11am KUNG FU PANDA 3 (2016) (PG) 1hr 35 mins
Mon 25–Sun 31 July • 11am • Mon 1–Sun 7 August • 3pm ZOOTROPOLIS (2016) (PG) 1 hr 48 min Mon 25–Fri 29 July & Sun 31 July • 3pm Mon 1–Sun 7 August • 11am JUNGLE BOOK 3D (2016) (PG) 1 hr 46 min
Mon 8–Sun 14 August • 11am • Mon 15–Sun 21 August • 3pm ANGRY BIRDS (2016) (U) 1 hr 37 mins
Mon 8–Sun 14 August • 3pm • Mon 15–Sun 21 August • 11am ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (2016) (TBC)
1 hr 48 min Mon 22–Sun 28 August • 11am Mon 29 August–Sunday 4 September • 3pm BILL (2015) (PG) 1 hr 34 min From the Horrible Histories and Yonderland team. What really happened during Shakespeare’s ‘Lost Years’? Mon 22–Sun 28 August • 3pm Mon 29 August–Sun 4 September • 11am
DAILY LARGE FORMAT FILM JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D (2015) Thu 21 July–Sun 4 September • 1pm • 45mins In the past half century, humans have punched through the stratosphere, walked on the moon, and lived continuously in orbit. Strap in for the next giant leap. Next stop ... Mars! Please note that we don’t run trailers, so all films start promptly as advertised. Late admittance is not permitted.
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Discover Arts TEATRO ALLA SCALA:THE TEMPLE OF WONDERS
The story of one of the world’s most exclusive music and performing arts venues. 7pm • 90 mins WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE
Live from the Royal Shakespeare Company HAMLET (12A)
Simon Godwin, directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy. Performance 7pm • £15 adult, £12 conc. THURSDAY 9 JUNE
Recorded broadcast from the National Theatre THE AUDIENCE (ENCORE) (12A)
The story of the Queen’s weekly meetings with her Prime Minister. Featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II - returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday. Includes a 25 min Q&A with Helen Mirren and Stephen Daldry recorded during the play’s Broadway run. 7pm • 3 hrs (+20 min interval) THURSDAY 16 JUNE
Discover Arts LEONARDO DA VINCI: THE GENIUS IN MILAN
A unique and exciting exploration of Da Vinci’s work. 7pm • 90 mins SUNDAY 24 JULY ANDRÉ RIEU’S 2016 MAASTRICHT CONCERT
The spectacular Maastricht concert features the maestro in his element, along with his world-famous 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests. 3pm & 7.30pm • 3hrs (+ 15 min interval) • £18 adult, £16 conc SATURDAY 30 JULY
Live from Wembley WORLD CUP ‘66 - MINUTE BY MINUTE
Re-live the story of the iconic match, in real time! Marking the 50th anniversary of England’s historic World Cup win; featuring BBC presenters, a live orchestra and some of today’s biggest musical acts performing hits from ‘66. • 2.30pm • 3hrs £15 adult, £12 conc. • Café is open for dinner and drinks from 5pm • For live broadcasts, performances start promptly, so please arrive 20 minutes before. Latecomers will not be admitted. Daily Film LIFE OF A MOUNTAIN: BLENCATHRA– A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF THE PEOPLE’S MOUNTAIN
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Bring the fantastic world of LEGO home with you, with the launch of LEGO in our toyshop this summer, where futuristic worlds meet medieval kingdoms. Our extensive range, the biggest in Cumbria, includes popular sets LEGO® Friends, LEGO® Ninjago, LEGO® Star Wars with the new Millennium Falcon, a full range of minifigs and the LEGO® Nexoknights. We’ll also have Jestro’s Volcano Lair, brand new for Summer 2016. For the more grownup LEGO fans, you’ll find the LEGO Architecture series, presenting the iconic buildings of world architecture. Perfectly realized as LEGO models in amazing detail, these are for the real LEGO enthusiasts. Alongside LEGO, there’s a lovely children’s bookshop with all the classics, history inspired toys, crafting kits, den making kits and lots more.
OUR SHOPS
Whether you’re looking for clothing to explore the outdoors, children’s toys, art materials or niche skincare, our shops have a handpicked collection from both small local makers and hard-to-find brands. Just beyond our selection of elegant womenswear, you’ll find our tranquil spa too.
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Life of a Mountain: Blencathra
26 May
7pm
Teatro Alla Scala
28 May–5 Jun
11am & 2pm
The Jungle Book 3D (2016) (PG)
28 May–5 Jun
10am–4pm
Owls at Rheged
20 May–3 Jul
10.30am–4.30pm
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
30 May–3 Jun
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm
Shelter Building
30 May–3 Jun
10am–4pm
Woodworking Workshops
30 May–3 Jun
11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Bushcraft
30 May
10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Storytelling
31 May
11am & 1pm
Make a Star Wars Diorama
31 May
11am–2pm
Facepainting
1 Jun
11.30am & 2.30pm
'The Sorcerers Apprentice'
2 Jun
11am & 12.30pm
Make an Enormous Crocodile
2 Jun
10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, 2.45pm
The Big Eden Puppet Adventure
3 Jun
11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Children's Kitchen
8 Jun
7pm
Hamlet (12a)
9 Jun
7pm
The Audience (Encore) (12A)
11 & 12 Jun
11am
The Jungle Book 3D (2016) (PG)
12 Jun
11.30am and 2.30pm
The Owl and the Pussycat's Treasury of Nonsense
16 Jun
7pm
Leonardo Da Vinci: The Genius in Milan
18 & 19 Jun
11am
The Jungle Book 3D (2016) (PG)
25 & 26 Jun
11am
The Jungle Book 3D (2016) (PG)
2 & 3 Jul
11am & 1pm
The LEGO Movie 3D (U)
9 & 10 Jul
11am & 1pm
The LEGO Movie 3D (U)
16 & 17 Jul
11am & 1pm
The LEGO Movie 3D (U)
9 Jul–4 Sep
10am–5pm
Bricks in Time
9 Jul–4 Sep
10am–5pm
Make and Take a mini-fig
21, 22 & 23 Jul
11am & 3pm
The LEGO Movie 3D (U)
21 Jul–4 Sep
1pm
Journey to Space 3D (2015)
24 Jul
11am
The LEGO Movie 3D (U)
24 Jul
3pm and 7.30pm
Andre Rieu's 2016 Maastricht Concert
25 Jul–4 Sep
10am–4pm
Owls at Rheged
25–29 Jul
10am–4pm
Woodworking Workshops
25–31 Jul
11am
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) (PG)
25–29 & 31 Jul
3pm
Zootropolis (2016) (PG)
25 Jul
10am & 2.30pm
Mad Science - Inventions and Discoveries!
25 Jul
12.30pm
Mad Science - LEGO MINDSTORMS Workshop
26 Jul
11am & 1pm
Make a Mod Roc Greek Vase
26 Jul
11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Farming Fun with LEGO
27 Jul
10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
3D printing workshops
27 Jul
11am & 1.30pm
Make a veggie print bag
28 Jul
11am & 1pm
Create an Egyptian Self Portrait
29 Jul
11am and 1pm
ARTventurers LEGO painting
29 Jul
11am–2pm
Facepainting
30 Jul
2.30pm
Live from Wembley - World Cup '66 Minute by Minute
1 Aug
11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, and 3pm
Eden Rivers Trust Build-a-Boat workshop
1–5 Aug
10am–4pm
Woodworking workshops
1-7 Aug
11am
Zootropolis (2016) (PG)
1-7 Aug
3pm
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) (PG)
2 Aug
11am, 1.30pm, and 3.30pm
Farming Fun with LEGO bricks
2 Aug
11am & 1pm
Create your own Viking Ship
3 Aug
11am, 12pm. 2pm, 3pm
Bushcraft workshops
4 Aug
11am & 1pm
Viking Shields and Swords
4 Aug
1.30pm and 3pm
Den Building
5 Aug
10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm
LEGO Bookmaking workshop
5 Aug
11am–2pm
Facepainting
7 Aug
10am–4pm
Meet the Ancestors
8–12 Aug
10am–4pm
Woodworking workshops
8–14 Aug
11am
Jungle Book 3D (2016) (PG)
8–14 Aug
3pm
Angry Birds (2016) (U)
9 Aug
11am & 1pm
Make a LEGO Diorama
9 Aug
11am, 1.30pm, and 3.30pm
Farming Fun with LEGO bricks
10 Aug
10am & 1pm
Film making animation workshop
11 Aug
1.30pm and 3pm
Make a bow and arrow
11 Aug
11am & 1pm
Medieval Castle
12 Aug
11am & 1pm
Children's Pet Care Workshop
15–19 Aug
10am–4pm
Woodworking workshops
15–21 Aug
3pm
Jungle Book 3D (2016) (PG)
15–21 Aug
11am
Angry Birds (2016) (U)
15 Aug
11am & 1.30pm
Make a veggie print bag
16 Aug
11am & 1pm
Create Medieval Manuscript Letters
16 Aug
11am, 1.30pm, and 3.30pm
Farming Fun with LEGO bricks
17 Aug
10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
3D printing workshops
17 Aug
10am & 1pm
Film making animation workshops
17 Aug
11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Bushcraft workshops
18 Aug
1pm and 3pm
Make your own wooden stool
18 Aug
11am & 1pm
Make a LEGO character
19 Aug
10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm
LEGO Bookmaking workshop
21 Aug
11am–4pm
Family Fun Day - Tractors Through The Ages
22 Aug
10am & 2.30pm
Mad Science - Inventions and Discoveries!
22 Aug
12.30pm
Mad Science - LEGO MINDSTORMS
22–26 Aug
10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Woodworking workshops
22–28 Aug
11am
Alice Through the Looking Glass (U)
22-28 Aug
3pm
Bill (2015) (PG)
23 Aug
11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Farming fun with LEGO
23 Aug
11am & 1pm
Make a Castle Turret
24 Aug
10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
3D printing workshops
24 Aug
10am & 1pm
Film making animation
25 Aug
11am & 1pm
Viking ships
25 Aug
1.30pm & 3pm
Den Building
26 Aug
11am–2pm
Facepainting
26 Aug
11am & 1pm
Children’s Pet Care Workshop
29 Aug–2 Sep
10am-4pm
Woodworking workshops
29 Aug–4 Sep
11am
Bill (2015) (PG)
29 Aug–4 Sep
3pm
Alice Through the Looking Glass (U)
30 Aug
11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Farming fun with LEGO
30 Aug
11am & 1pm
Stained Glass Medieval Window
30 Aug
11.30am & 2.30pm
Dotty the Dragon
31 Aug
11am, 12pm. 2pm, 3pm
Bushcraft workshops
1 Sep
11am & 1pm
Egyptian Costume Making
2 Sep
11am-2pm
Facepainting
22–29 Sep
Daily
GO HERDWICK Exhibition
Exhibition
KEY
Theatre
For the grown-ups
16
Workshops Film
Woodworking
Lego fun