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Welcome to your What’s On guide, from Sheffield Information Link - Sheffield’s Family Information Service. In this guide you will find lots of activities and events taking place over the Easter holiday. The guide is arranged by community assembly area so it’s easy to find activities that are taking place near to you, use the map opposite as a guide or for more details regarding Community Assemblies please visit www.sheffield.gov.uk/in-your-area/community-assemblies.
Contents Sheffield City Centre
2
Central
7
East
18
North East
31
Northern
40
South
47
South East
52
South West
63
Outside Sheffield
71
Events marked with a ‘*’ are designed for individuals and family groups, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to bring a group to an event you must contact the Ranger Team in advance, they reserve the right to charge groups for attendance at events. The Ranger Service provides an events service which can be tailored to the needs of specific groups; please contact the Rangers for further details.
Sheffield City Centre An Audience with the Chuckle Brothers Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Street, S1 1DA 0114 249 6000 When: Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd April Time: Thursday 4.15pm & 7.00pm; Friday 2.00pm & 5.00pm Cost: £13.00 Paul and Barry Chuckle interact with fans live in this one-off special, showing clips of their favourite routines and performing some of your favourites live.
Alice In Wonderland Drop In Craft Session Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk When: Tuesday 6th, Thursday 8th, Saturday 10th, Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th & Friday 16th April Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and take part in an Alice in Wonderland themed craft session. Make a different character each day - Alice, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, Dormouse and the Queen of Hearts. No need to book, just turn up.
George’s Marvellous Medicine Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Street, S1 1DA 0114 249 6000 info@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk, www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th - Saturday 10th April Time: Performances at 11.00am, 2.30pm & 7.00pm Cost: £11.50 - £15.50 Roald Dahl’s story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. When George’s grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen… and his adventure has just begun! If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don’t miss George and his marvellous medicine!
Swimming Ponds Forge, Sheaf Street, S1 2BP 0114 201 7530 When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 12.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: 80p for bus fare Age: 13 - 19 years This activity is run by Sheffield Futures. Contact Louise Ellison for details.
Sport & Activity Camp
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheaf Street, S1 2BP 0114 223 3400 b.baker@ponds-forge.co.uk www.ponds-forge.co.uk
Library Theatre, Central Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4712 information.library@sheffield.gov.uk
When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th and Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm Cost: £20.00 per day; £16.00 for Fitness Unlimited members Age: 8 - 13 years
When: Friday 9th April Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: £6.00 per person Age: 3 - 8 years
With structured coached activities including trampoline sessions, diving, team games, multi-skills, puzzle solving and swimming, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whatever you are in to. A morning snack and a healthy lunch is included in the price. Booking essential.
“…and then one night, when the stars were bright a stranger came down to old Hamelin town” And so begins one of the best loved children’s stories of all time. Performed with mechanical toys, clockwork boxes, glove and finger puppets, gentle music and lighting it is a delightful and colourful introduction to story telling and puppet theatre.
Professor Popup’s Puppet Making Workshop
Lovebytes - Digital Craft for Kids
Central Children’s and Young People’s Library, Surrey Street, S1 1XZ 0114 273 4734 kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk
Millennium Galleries, Arundel Gate, S1 2PP 0114 278 2655 learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk www.museums-sheffield.org.uk
When: Friday 9th April Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 3 - 8 years Join Professor Popup for a fun-filled Puppet Making Workshop.
When: Tuesday 13th April Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm Cost: £4.00 Age: 8+ years Children can make their own interactive art and computer games in this fun and hands-on workshop that covers the basics of computer programming using Scratch which is a computer programming language for young people. Places must be booked in advanced. All children must be accompanied by an adult (there is no charge for accompanying adults or carers).
Central
Lovebytes - Butterflies Millennium Galleries, Arundel Gate, S1 2PP 0114 278 2600 learning@museums-sheffield.org.uk www.museums-sheffield.org.uk When: Thursday 15th April Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm Cost: £1.00 per child; parents and carers free Age: 4+ years Come along and make your own butterfly and then release it into a virtual world. A drop-in craft workshop that will explore how insects they have made can come alive using computer technology. There is no need to book, just drop in.
Humpty Dumpty The University Of Sheffield Drama Studio, Shearwood Road, S10 2TD 0114 240 0011 dramastudio@sheffield.ac.uk http://www.shef.ac.uk/drama When: Tuesday 30th March - Thursday 1st April Time: 7.15pm Cost: Adult £6.00; Concessions £6.00 Come and join Humpty Dumpty on his adventures in our colourful production and meet all the pupils as they share his wishes along with many well known characters. We journey to the circus, nursery rhyme land and into outer space before we land back home and of course good always triumphs over wrong and everyone lives “happily ever after”. Fun Sessions King Edwards Swimming Pool, Clarkehouse Road, S10 2LB 0114 267 1116 info@kesp.co.uk www.kesp.co.uk When: Friday 2nd, Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th & Wednesday 14th Friday 16th April Time: Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm; Thursday & Friday 10.30am 12.00pm Cost: £3.50 per person Fun Family sessions - fun in the pool with rafts, toys and floating games.
Food Glorious Food Exhibition Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk When: Friday 2nd - Sunday 18th April Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm (from 11.00am on Sunday) Cost: Free Food Glorious Food is a family-friendly exhibition which tells the stories that lie behind what we choose to eat. Drawing on a vast national oral history archive it takes a look at the last 50 years of British food culture.
Sharrow Lantern Carnival 2010 Workshop Old Junior School, South View Road, S7 1DB 0114 250 8384 When: Saturdays 3rd & 10th April Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm (until 2.00pm on the 10th) Cost: Free Come along and make a small (ish) lantern ready for the Sharrow Lantern Carnival 2010. The theme for this years Carnival is music. Fireman Sam Fire Police Museum, The Old Fire Station, 101-109 West Bar, S3 8PT 0114 249 1999 info@firepolicemuseum.org.uk www.firepolicemuseum.org.uk When: Sunday 4th & Monday 5th April Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm Cost: Adult £4.00; Child £3.00; Under 3’s free Come and meet Fireman Sam and ride on his fire engine.
Easter Soccer Camp
Hillsborough Football Stadium, Leppings Lane, S6 1SW 0114 221 2215 community@sheffieldwednesday.com When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: All costs are per child and include the soccer camp Option 1: £40.00 week one soccer camp Option 2: £45.00 week two soccer camp Option 3: £75.00 both soccer camps Option 4: £60.00 week one soccer camp & matchday club for first team game against Sheffield United on Sunday 18th April Option 5: £65.00 week 2 soccer camp & matchday club for first team game against Sheffield United on Sunday 18th April Option 6: £90.00 both soccer camps & matchday club for first team game against Sheffield United on Sunday 18th April Age: 5 - 14 years SWFC Soccer Camps are aimed at children of all abilities. You will also receive professional coaching, medals and trophies and a chance to win SWFC merchandise. During week two all the first team will spend an afternoon training, coaching and signing autographs.
Mad Dog Activity Camp Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Beulah Road, S6 2AN 0114 231 2233 info@hillsboroughlc.co.uk www.hillsboroughlc.co.uk/kids_camps When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm or 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Under review, please contact for details Age: 8 - 12 years Swimming, coached sports sessions to improve your skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whatever you are in to. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Lil’ Pup Activity Camp
Food Glorious Food
Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Beulah Road, S6 2AN 0114 231 2233 info@hillsboroughlc.co.uk www.hillsboroughlc.co.uk/kids_camps
Broomhill Library, Taptonville Road, S10 5BR 0114 273 4276 broomhill.library@sheffield.gov.uk
When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm or 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Under review, please contact for details Age: 5 - 7 years Swimming, coached sports sessions to improve your skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whatever you are in to. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Flowers and the Golden Number Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8+ years Join the Centre for Science education for an exciting two hour activity session which includes making marzipan flower sculptures to explain the background to the Golden Number. No need to book, just turn up.
Multi Sports Camp Wisewood Sports Centre, Rural Lane, S6 4BH 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00am Cost: £2.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. In partnership with Wisewood Sports College. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 3.30pm Cost: Free Age: 4 - 12 years Come and listen to some stories, inspired by the ”Food Glorious Food” exhibition at Weston Park Museum, that will make you salivate and create some delicious looking artwork to take home. Places must be booked in advance.
KICKZ Dance Old Sharrow School, South View Road, S7 1DD 0114 273 4266 When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: To Be Confirmed Age: 13 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Multi Sports Camp Wisewood School & Community Sports College, Rural Lane, S6 4BH 0114 273 4266 When: Wednesday 7th & Friday 9th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £2.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield in partnership with Wisewood Sports College. Bring a packed lunch and drinks.
Play Rangers
Fun Cricket Session
Broadfield Road, S8 0XJ 0114 273 4266
Mount Pleasant Park, Abbeydale Road, S7 1 0114 273 4266
When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Thursday 8th April Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring drinks.
Play Rangers Hillsbrough Park, Middlewood Road, S6 4HD 0114 273 4266 When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Multi Sports Camp Landsdowne (off Club Garden Road) S11 8BU 0114 273 4266 When: Thursday 8th April Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring drinks.
Street Dance ZEST Healthy Living Centre, 18 Upperthorpe, S6 3NA 0114 273 4266 When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 6.15pm - 7.15pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Trampoline & Street Dance Camp King Edward VII School, Glossop Road, S10 2PW 0114 273 4266 When: Fridays 9th & 16th April Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm Cost: To Be Confirmed Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
Art Bytes Celebration and Exhibition
Stunning Silver
The Burton Street Foundation, 57 Burton Street, S6 2HH 0114 268 6813 admin@artinthepark.org.uk www.artinthepark.org.uk; www.nolimitsfilmfestival.com
Kelham Island Museum, Alma Street, S3 8RY 0114 272 2106 ask@simt.co.uk www.simt.co.uk
When: Saturday 10th April Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages
When: Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th April Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 6 - 11 years (children must be accompanied by an adult)
This event is to celebrate and showcase the work produced during the Art Bytes Project, an informal learning project for adults. Art Bytes began in October 2009 and saw adults from 6 venues across Sheffield learn new art and craft skills. Refreshments will be provided.
Fun family activities. Also take advantage of FREE admission to the museum during the Easter holiday. Open Monday - Thursday 10.00am – 4.00pm and Sunday 11.00am – 4.45pm. Come and see the stunning Ken Hawley Tool Collection at The Hawley Gallery.
Love Birds Weston Park Museum, Western Bank, S10 2TP 0114 278 2600 www.museums-sheffield.org.uk When: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th April Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: Suitable for all the family Discover more about the wonderful world of birds, complete our Love Birds challenge, meet the RSPB and join in with some high flying art work. No need to book, just turn up.
Roller Blading Skate Central, Queens Road, S2 4DF 0114 201 7529 When: Monday 12th April Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm Cost: 80p bus fare Age: 13 - 19 years This activity is run by Sheffield Futures. Contact Sharon Wakefield for details.
Food Glorious Food Highfield Branch Library, London Road, S2 4NF 0114 203 7204 highfield.library@sheffield.gov.uk When: Wednesday 14th April Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 3.30pm Cost: Free Age: 4 - 12 years Come and listen to some stories, inspired by the “Food Glorious Food” exhibition at Weston Park Museum, that will make you salivate and create some delicious looking artwork to take home. Places must be booked in advance.
District Youth Council
No Limits Film Festival
Hillsborough Library, Middlewood Road, S6 4HD 0114 201 7514 When: Wednesday 14th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years
Ponderosa, Crookes Valley Road, S10 1 0114 268 6813 admin@artinthepark.org.uk www.artinthepark.org.uk; www.nolimitsfilmfestival.com
This activity is run by Sheffield Futures. Participation Project - a chance for young people to get involved in important issues and make their voice heard. Contact Vicky Bullock for details. Natural Arty Fun Sunnybank Nature Reserve (behind Shell petrol station), Ecclesall Road, S11 8JD 0114 263 4335 www.wildsheffield.com When: Thursday 15th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Come and have some fun with natural art at Sunnybank. Use natural materials found on site, making the most of all the spring colours. Meet near the top entrance off Broomhall Drive.
When: Friday 17th April Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm; film screening 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages The session in the afternoon will include filming, photography and moving image activities for people to try out themselves. Then, when it gets dark, there will be a screening of films made in the afternoon plus others from the festival. No booking is required, just drop in. The events are outside so wear warm suitable clothing.
East Easter Eggstravaganza The Megacentre, Hope City Church, Bernard Road, S2 5BQ 0114 213 2070 megakidz@themegacentre.com www.themegacentre.com When: Thursday 1st April Time: 10.00am - 11.30am Price: 1 - 8 years £2.75; Under 1’s free Age: 0 - 8 years Easter eggs, games, the Easter Bunny, crafts, face-painting and lots more to kick start your Easter!
Roller Skating Skate Central, 2 Queens Road, S2 4DF 0114 272 3037 skatecentral@btconnect.com www.skatecentral.co.uk When: Friday 2nd - Sunday 18th April. Closed Monday 5th April Time: Monday & Wednesday 10.00am - 4.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday & Thursday 10.00am - 4.00pm & 6.00pm - 9.00pm Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm & 7.00pm - 10.00pm Saturday & Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: £3.00; skate hire £1.90 Roller skating fun for all the family!
iceSheffield Holiday Club Ice Sheffield, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA 0114 223 3900 info@icesheffield.com www.icesheffield.com When: Monday 5th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Cost: £17.00 per day; £75.00 per week; £3.00 for a packed lunch Age: 8 - 13 years Fun filled sessions in a safe and secure environment with fully trained staff. Drinks are provided for all children throughout the day. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Junior Fitness Springs Leisure Centre, East Bank Road, S2 2AL 0114 239 0880 When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 16th April Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 15 years A chance to have fun and get fit. Children are also able to attend the Splash Session at 2.30pm for an extra £1.20.
EIS Holiday Club
Abbey Flyers Trampoline Holiday Club
English Institute Of Sport, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA 0114 223 5600 info@eis-sheffield.co.uk www.eis-sheffield.co.uk/kids_camps
Goals Soccer Centre, All Saints Sports College, Norfolk Park Road, S2 2RU 07950 546682 joannetramp@yahoo.co.uk www.abbeyflyers.co.uk
When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm Cost: £20.00 per day; £100.00 per week. Price includes lunch and refreshments Age: 8 - 13 years Plenty of games, coached sessions and the chance to have a go at lots of different sports such as athletics, badminton, basketball, volleyball, netball, judo, martial arts and boxing. Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Kids Camps Don Valley Stadium, Worksop Road, S9 3TL 0114 223 3638 info@donvalleystadium.co.uk www.donvalleystadium.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 17th April Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Cost: £17.00 per day; £85.00 per week Age: 8 - 15 years Our fully qualified staff coach a variety of activties including athletics (sprints, high jump, long jump, javelin), gymnastics and trampolining. Team games, mystery tours, quizzes and even a visit to iceSheffield.
When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th April Time: 10.00am - 11.00am & 11.00am - 12.00pm Cost: £18.00 Age: 5+ years Children can experience top quality trampolining coaching and equipment. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. These sessions will be coordinated and run by qualified trampoline coaches, all of whom are police checked to ensure that they are suitable to work with children.
Multi Sports Camp Springs Leisure Centre, East Bank Road, S2 2AL 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesdays 6th & 13th April Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Booking essential.
Splash Sessions Springs Leisure Centre, East Bank Road, S2 2AL 0114 239 0880 When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 16th April Time: 1.45pm - 2.30pm & 2.30pm - 3.15pm Cost: Adults £2.00 per session or £3.60 for both; Child £1.70 per session or £2.60 for both
Multi Sports & Play Camp
Street Kick
Tinsley Green, S9 1 0114 273 4266
Richmond Park, Normanton Hill, S13 7 0114 273 4266
When: Tuesdays 6th & 13th April Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm Cost: £3.50 per session Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Booking essential.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Play Rangers
Play Rangers Adventure Van
Tinsley Green, S9 1 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesdays 6th & 13th April Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Booking essential.
Seaton Crescent, S2 1UX 0114 273 4266 When: Thursday 8th April Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Ice Skating
* Bag Painting
Ice Sheffield, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA 0114 201 7529
Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue, S2 2 0114 275 1176
When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm Cost: 80p for bus fare and 80p for tram fare Age: 13 - 19 years
When: Thursday 8th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult
This activity is run by Sheffield Futures. Ice skating with burger/food afterwards. Contact Sharon Wakefield for details.
Create your own unique bag - design it, then paint or draw the design on to the bag. Meet at the Centre in the Park.
Play Rangers Adventure Van
Street Kick
Darnall Community Park, Wilfrid Road, S9 3 0114 273 4266
Graves Park, Cobnar Road, S8 8 0114 273 4266
When: Fridays 9th & 16th and Saturdays 10th & 17th April Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm on Friday; 1.30pm - 3.00pm on Saturday Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Saturdays 10th & 17th April Time: 3.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Multi Sports/Ice Skating
* Wildlife Miniature Garden
English Institute Of Sport/Ice Sheffield, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA 0114 273 4266
High Hazels Park, Catley Road, S9 5 0114 261 1925
When: Fridays 9th & 16th April Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Saturday 10th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Booking essential.
Come and make your own miniature wildlife garden to take home and learn how to encourage wildlife into your garden. Meet at the old cafe building, opposite the playground.
Play Rangers Seaton Crescent, S2 1UX 0114 273 4266 When: Saturdays 10th & 17th April Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Play Rangers Adventure Van Tinsley Green, S9 1 0114 273 4266 When: Saturdays 10th & 17th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Sharks Basketball Camp
Easter Open Day
English Institute Of Sport, Coleridge Road, S9 5DA 0114 257 1994 alison.bridge@mls.gb.com www.sharks-bbraun.com
Family Development Project, St. Albans Church House, 20 Chapelwood Road, S9 5AY 0114 244 8497 enquiries@familydevelopmentproject.org www.familydevelopmentproject.co.uk
When: Monday 12th - Tuesday 13th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £20.00 per day Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Tuesday 13th April Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm Cost: Free
Sharks players lead this basketball camp. Booking form available on website or by phone.
Happy 11th Birthday open day.
* Wonderful Willow
Multi Sports
Cholera Monument Grounds, Norfolk Road, S2 2 0114 275 1176
Manor Fields, Manor Park Crescent, S2 1WW 0114 273 4266
When: Monday 12th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult
When: Wednesday 14th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
What can you create out of willow? Come and have a go at making dragonflies, fish and other sculptures for you to take home. Meet at the Monument Grounds, Norfolk Road.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Multi Sports Camp
* Wildlife Miniature Garden
Tinsley Green, S9 1 0114 273 4266
Phillimore Park, Phillimore Road, S9 5 0114 261 1925
When: Monday 12th April Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm Cost: £3.50 Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Wednesday 14th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Booking essential. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
Come and make your own miniature wildlife garden to take home and learn how to encourage wildlife into your garden. Meet at the ranger van.
* Wildlife Miniature Garden
Bike Ride & Games
Darnall Community Park, Wilfrid Road, S9 3 0114 261 1925
Family Development Project, St. Albans Church House, 20 Chapelwood Road, S9 5AY 0114 244 8497 enquiries@familydevelopmentproject.org.uk www.familydevelopmentproject.co.uk
When: Thursday 15th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and make your own miniature wildlife garden to take home and learn how to encourage wildlife into your garden. Meet at the ranger van.
* Grass Sledging Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue, S2 2 0114 275 1176 When: Thursday 15th April Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and whizz down the slopes on our grass sledges. Meet at the Centre in the Park.
When: Thursday 15th April Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £1.00 per person; £1.00 per bike Bike ride and games at Woolley Wood and Concord Park. Anyone needing a lift need to let the organisers know ASAP. Limited places available, first come first served. Meet at 10.30am at the Family Development Project if you have booked a lift or at 11.00am in the car park near the BMX track at Woolley Wood. Bring a packed lunch.
In the Boat Performance Centre In The Park, Guildford Avenue, S2 2PL 0114 253 6750 brett.howarth@inclusivesheffield.org.uk When: Friday 16th April Time: 1.00pm Cost: Free for any disabled person aged 13 - 19 and their PA/carer/ parent/support worker but places MUST be booked in advance Age: 13 - 19 years Sympsons (Sheffield Youth Mentoring & Personal Support Scheme) is hosting a theatre production on Independent Living. Performed by ‘In the boat’, whose actors and musicians will draw on their own experiences of overcoming barriers to independent living. Refreshments are provided. Contact Brett Howarth to book.
North East
Tippy Toe Tumble with Angelina Ballerina Meadowhall Centre, S9 1EP 0114 256 8800 When: Saturday 17th April Time: 10.00am, 11.00am, 2.00pm & 3.00pm Cost: Free Come along and watch Angelina Ballerina and her best friend Alice perform the “”Tippy Toe Tumble””. Angelina needs all your help as she tries to become Mouseland’s Greatest Dancer! Each show lasts approx 20 minutes. Shows take place in the Oasis Food Court.
Holiday Academy Sheffield Ski Village, Vale Road, S3 9SJ 0114 276 0044 marketing@sheffieldskivillage.co.uk www.sheffieldskivillage.co.uk When: Monday 5th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: £21.00 per day; £14.00 for basic academy Age: 5 - 15 years A variety of activities for different age groups including skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and Ten Pin bowling. Refreshments included. Please contact for full information and to book.
Easter Fun Day Burngreave Children’s Centre, 19 Spital Street, S3 9LB 0114 252 5220 When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years With craft activities.
Cool Cats Kids Camps
Sport In Your Park
Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AE 0114 257 0053 info@concordsportscentre.co.uk www.concordsportscentre.co.uk
Cookson Park, Wordsworth Avenue, S5 8 0114 273 4266
When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - 16th April Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm Cost: £14.00 per day Age: 8 - 13 years Swimming, coached sports sessions to improve your skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Activities include football on our outdoor pitches, basketball, leisure swimming in the pool, racket sports in the sports hall and more.
Little Kittens Kids Camps Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AE 0114 257 0053 info@concordsportscentre.co.uk www.concordsportscentre.co.uk When: Tuesdays 6th & 13th April Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Cost: £3.50 per session Age: 5 - 7 years Swimming, coached sports sessions to improve your skills, arts and crafts and fancy dress, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Activities include football on our outdoor pitches, basketball, leisure swimming in the pool, racket sports in the sports hall and more.
When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Sports Camp Fir Vale Secondary School, Earl Marshal Road, S4 8LA 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th, Thursday 8th & Monday 12th Wednesday 14th April Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Sport In Your Park Firth Park, Firth Park Road, S5 6 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Sports Camp
Sport In Your Park
Hinde House School, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AG 0114 273 4266
Brightside/Shiregreen Recreation Ground, S9 1 0114 273 4266
When: Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th & Monday 12th - Wednesday 14th April Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years
When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
Sports Camp Parkwood Academy, Penrith Road, S5 8UF 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th April Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Sport In Your Park Woolley Woods, Ecclesfield Road, S5 0 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Football Camp Fir Vale Secondary School, Owler Lane, S4 8GB 0114 273 4266 When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: To Be Confirmed Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Sport In Your Park Foxhill Recreation Ground, S6 1 0114 273 4266 When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Sport In Your Park
Margetson Crescent Fun Day
Longley Four Greens MUGA, Southey Avenue, S5 7NN 0114 273 4266
St Thomas More Community Centre, Margetson Crescent, S5 9NB 0114 327 9727
When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years
When: Friday 9th April Time: 1.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Play Rangers Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, S3 9QN 0114 273 4266
Outdoor activities: mobile police station, knife arch, climbing wall, synthetic ice rink and more! In the community centre: mini manicure, Sheffield Prospects services display, Indian head/shoulder/neck massage, stop smoking, healthy cross display and more! Also, our internet connected laptops will be set up to show you what we do in our various computer classes.
When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years
Sport In Your Park
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
When: Monday 12th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years
Easter Fun Day
Beck Primary School Playing Field, Beck Road, S5 0GG 0114 273 4266
Owler Brook Children’s Centre, Wensley Street, S4 8HQ 0114 252 5220
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
When: Friday 9th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years
Baking Activities
With craft activities.
Burngreave Children’s Centre, 19 Spital Street, S3 9LB 0114 252 5220 When: Monday 12th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years
Sports Camp
Wheata Close Fun Day
Chaucer Business and Enterprise College, Wordsworth Avenue, S5 8NH 0114 273 4266
St. Pauls Church, Wheata Road, S5 9FP 0114 327 9727
When: Monday 12th - Wednesday 14th April Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £3.00 per day Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
Football Camp Chaucer Business and Enterprise College, Wordsworth Avenue, S5 8NH 0114 273 4266 When: Thursday 15th April Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Baking Activities Owler Brook Children’s Centre, Wensley Street, S4 8HQ 0114 252 5220 When: Thursday 15th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 - 5 years
When: Friday 16th April Time: 1.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Outdoor activities: mobile police station, knife arch, climbing wall, synthetic ice rink and more! We hope to have refreshments and more activities in the church, please call for for details.
Northern Inflatable Fun Swim
Sports Academy Stocksbridge Leisure Centre, Moorland Drive, S36 1EG 0114 288 2639
Chapeltown Baths, Burncross Road, S35 1RX 0114 257 0354 info@chapeltownleisure.org.uk www.chapeltownleisure.org.uk
When: Tuesdays 6th & 13th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Tuesday 6th - Saturday 10th & Monday 12th - Saturday 17th April Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Monday - Friday; 1.00pm - 2.30pm Saturday Cost: £2.70 per child; £3.60 per adult
Sports Camp
Have a splashing time with either our new 15m inflatable or Waterwalkerz. Mats and floats for fun in the holidays. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Play Rangers Stannington Park, S6 6BX 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesdays 6th & 13th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Booking essential.
Yewlands Technologhy College, Creswick Lane, S35 8NN 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th April Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Girls only sports camp. Bring a packed lunch and and plenty to drink.
Sports Academy Ecclesfield Secondary School, Chapeltown Road, S35 9WD 0114 273 4266 When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £2.00 (free with Asda Sporting Voucher) Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield in partnership with Asda. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Booking essential.
Play Rangers
Sports Camp
Mortomley Park, Mortomley Lane, S35 3 0114 273 4266
Yewlands Technology College, Creswick Lane, S35 8NN 0114 273 4266
When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Thursday 8th April Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 13 years
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Girls only sports camp. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Dip for a Quid Chapeltown Swimming Baths, Burncross Road, S35 1RX 0114 257 0354 info@chapeltownleisure.org.uk www.chapeltownleisure.org.uk When: Thursday 8th - Friday 9th & Thursday 15th - Friday 16th April Time: 9.00am - 12.00pm Cost: £1.00 per person Come and enjoy our pool for only £1.00. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum adult/child ratio of 1:1 for under 5’s and 1:2 ages 5 - 8.
Play/Arts & Crafts Stocksbridge Youth Centre, Coal Pit Lane, S36 1AW 0114 273 4266 When: Thursday 8th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Booking essential.
Sports Academy Paces Sports Centre, Pack Horse Lane, S35 3HY 0114 273 4266 When: Fridays 9th & 16th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £2.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield in partnership with Asda. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Booking essential.
Multi Sports Coronation Park, Station Lane, S35 0 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 12th April Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 19 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield in conjunction with Sheffield Futures. Contact Vicky Bullock on 0114 201 7514 for details.
Street Kick Ecclesfield Park, Mill Road Close, S35 9 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 12th April Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 19 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield in conjunction with Sheffield Futures. Please contact Kitty Turnell on 0114 201 7513 for details.
Multi Sports Grenoside Park, S35 8 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 12th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Street Kick Stannington Park, S6 6 0114 201 7514 When: Monday 12th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years This activity is run by Sheffield Futures in conjunction with Activity Sheffield. Contact Vicky Bullock for details.
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Street Kick Stannington Park, S6 6 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 12th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Juggling & Games Stocksbridge Youth Centre, Coal Pit Lane, S36 1AW 0114 201 8610 When: Monday 12th April Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 12 years This activity is run by Sheffield Futures. Come down and learn how to juggle. Other activities and games will also be running. Contact Kev Seaman for details.
Archie Camp Wisewood Secondary School, Rural Lane, S6 4BH 0114 231 6934 www.thearches-ssp.co.uk When: Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: 1 day £12.50; 2 days £20.00; 3 days £30.00; 4 days £40.00; 5 days £50.00 Age: 5 - 11 years A range of activities from dance and trampolining to the competition zone, football, cricket and judo. Campers will be grouped according to age and each group will be supervised. Places must be booked in advance. After Hours Archie available between 8.00am - 6.00pm for an additional charge.
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Craft & Cooking Stocksbridge Youth Centre, Coal Pit Lane, S36 1AW 0114 201 8610 When: Thursday 15th April Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 12 years This activity is run by Sheffield Futures. Come down for a session on cooking and crafts. Contact Kev Seaman for details.
Art & Craft Workshop Ecclesfield Park Pavilion, Mill Road, S35 9XQ 0114 201 7513 When: Friday 16th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years This activity is run by Sheffield Futures. Contact Kitty Turnell for details.
Easter Fun Valley Park Children’s Centre, Norton Avenue, S14 1SL 0114 2416968 When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 – 5 years Meet at Valley Park children’s centre fun and games in Herdings Park including egg hunt and a nature trail. For more information please call Laura or Jane.
Multi Sports Camp Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre, Bochum Parkway, S8 8JR 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £2.00 per day Age: 8 - 16 years Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
Multi Sports Greenhill Park, Gresley Road, S8 7HN 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesdays 6th & 13th April Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring drinks.
Multi Sports Camp
Street Kick
Newfield School, Lees Hall Road, S8 9JP 0114 273 4266
Greenhill Park, Gresley Road, S8 7HN 0114 273 4266
When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £2.00 per day Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Easter Fun Unit 3 Jordanthorpe Centre, Dyche Lane, S8 8DX 0114 241 6968 When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 10.00am – 11.30am Cost: Free Age: 0 – 5 years Hat making and competition, mobiles, egg hunt and much more. For more details call Jane, Miranda or Trish.
Play Rangers Adventure Van Graves Park, Woodland Road, S8 8 0114 273 4266 When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Multi Sports Meersbrook Park, Meersbrook Park Road, S8 9 0114 273 4266 When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Family Fuel Busters Fun Day’s South Yorkshire Energy Centre, Heeley City Farm, 25 Alexandra Road, S2 3EE 0114 303 9981 admin@heeleyfarm.org.uk www.heeleyfarm.org.uk When: Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th & Wednesday 14th - Saturday 17th April Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Free Familiy activity day including badge making, poster design, the ‘human power station’, the recycling game and energy centre bingo. Staff will be on hand to advise you on ways to reduce and manage your fuel bills and increase the energy efficiency of your home.
Fishing
Easter Fun
0114 201 7530
Holy Cross Church, Spotswood Mount, S14 1LG 0114 241 6968
When: Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th & Saturday 17th April Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 19 years This activity is run by Sheffield Futures in partnership with South Yorkshire Police. An opportunity for young people to learn how to fish and be mentored by experienced fishermen. Venues will include KJS, Loxley and Barlow. Open to young people living in the S8 area of Sheffield. Contact Louise Ellison for details.
Multi Sports Batemoor Road Open Space, Batemoor Road, S8 8BX 0114 273 4266 When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring drinks.
Multi Sports Broadfield Park, Broadfield Court, S8 0 0114 273 4266 When: Fridays 9th & 16th April Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
When: Friday 9th April Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 – 5 years Hat making and competition, mobiles, egg hunt and much more. For more details call Jane, Miranda or Trish.
Multi Sports Graves Park, Cobnar Road, S8 8 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 12th April Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Fun Day Graves Park, Woodland Road, S8 8 0114 2416968 When: Tuesday 13th Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 0 – 5 years Come and join Bankwood, Chancet Wood and Valley Park Children’s Centres for a Fun Day. Face painting, nature trail, games, kite making and a visit to the farm. Bring a picnic lunch. For more details please call Jane, Laura, Miranda or Trish.
South East * Who’s in the Leaves Bowden Housteads Woods, Handsworth Road, S13 9 0114 275 1176 When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 1.00pm - 2.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Hunt the mini beasts of the woods. Who has the most legs and who has none? Meet at Clifton Lane entrance off Handsworth Road.
Get Active Sports Camp Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Road, S13 9HJ 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th - Thursday 8th & Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th April Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm Cost: £4.00 per session Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Booking essential. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Get Active Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Road, S13 9HJ 0114 288 9029 team@handsworthforum.org.uk www.handsworthforum.org.uk When: Tuesday 6th - Thursday 8th & Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th April Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm Cost: £4.00 per day; Free on Wednesdays Age: 8 - 16 years Why not encourage your kids to get active this Easter by sending them along to Handsworth Forum’s activity sports camp? Children can get involved in football, rock climbing, trampolining, dancing, rounders, cricket and much more. No booking required. Bring a packed lunch.
Street Kick Thorpe Green Playing Field, Thorpe Green, S20 7 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 6th, Thursday 8th & Tuesday 13th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Tuesday; 3.30pm - 5.30pm Thursday Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Public Swimming Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th April Time: 2.00pm – 3.45pm Cost: Adult £3.50; Child £2.40
Splashtastic (Splash Session)
Beginner Swimming Lessons
Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk
Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk
When: Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th April Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm Cost: Adult £3.50; Child £2.40
When: Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th April Time: 11.20am – 12.00pm Cost: £20.00 (4 day course) Age: 5+ years
Parent & Baby Swimming Lessons
Please contact for enquiries and booking information.
Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th April Time: 10.00am – 10.40am Cost: £20.00 (4 day course) Age: 6 months – 3 years Please contact for enquiries and booking information.
Parent & Child Swimming Lessons Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th April Time: 10.40am – 11.20am Cost: £20.00 (4 day course) Age: 3 – 4 years Please contact for enquiries and booking information.
Multi Sports Day Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 – 13 years Please contact Jamie Janiszewski on 07534 956979 for enquiries and booking information.
Gymnastics and Trampolining Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 9.30am – 12.00pm Cost: £10.00 Age: 5 – 11 years Please contact Jane Page on 07534 956976 for enquiries and booking information.
SoccerScene Easter Football Camp
Beighton Street Dance
Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 241 4992 development@sheffieldfa.com www.sheffieldfa.com
Beighton Lifestyle Centre, High Street, S20 1HE 0114 273 4266
When: Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th April Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm Cost: £10.00 per day for football session only (10.00am – 3.00pm) £16.00 per day for football session, breakfast and after camp session (8.30am – 4.30pm) £25.00 for 3 days for football sessions only (10.00am – 3.00pm each day) £40.00 for 3 days booking for all sessions (8.30am – 4.30pm each day) Age: 7 - 11 years SoccerScene Holiday Football camp will include football coaching, skills and technique sessions along with a host of themed fun and games with FA qualified coaches who have an FA Enhanced CRB clearance. Boys and girls are welcome. Demand for the SoccerScene football camps are high and parents are advised book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 5.15pm - 6.30pm Cost: £2.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
* Sledge the Rich Slopes Richmond Park, Normanton Hill, S13 7 0114 275 1176 When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult There might be no snow but that doesn’t mean that we can’t go sledging. Come and sledge the steep slopes in the park with the Rangers, it’s great fun. Meet at Richmond park tennis courts.
Football Camp
* Eggy Experiences
Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk
Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve, Stone Lane, S13 7 0114 275 1176
When: Wednesday 7th – Friday 9th April Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm Cost: £10.00 per session; £25.00 for 3 day course Age: 7 – 11 years Please contact for enquiries and booking information.
When: Wednesday 7th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Join us for some fun activities with an eggy theme. Meet at the Alan Bailey visitor centre, Stone Lane, Woodhouse, S13 7BR.
Boxing
Play Rangers
Beighton Lifestyle Centre, High Street, S20 1HE 0114 273 4266
Charnock Recreation Ground, Carterhall Lane, S12 3 0114 273 4266
When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm Cost: £1.00 Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Street Dance
Frecheville Street Dance
Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 251 3962 info@westfieldsportscentre.co.uk www.westfieldsportscentre.co.uk
Frecheville Youth Centre, Fox Lane, S12 4WU 0114 273 4266
When: Thursday 8th April Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm Cost: £3.50 Age: 5 – 10 years Please contact for enquiries and booking information.
Beighton Cheerleading Beighton Sports & Leisure Club, High Street, S20 1ED 0114 273 4266 When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Cost: £2.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 4.30pm - 6.00pm Cost: Free Age: 13 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Blastoff Football Training Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Road, S13 9HJ 0114 273 4266 When: Thursdays 8th & 15th April Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Birley Sports Camp
Blastoff Football Training
Birley Community College, Thornbridge Avenue, S12 3AB 0114 273 4266
Westfield Sports Centre, Eckington Road, S20 1HQ 0114 273 4266
When: Fridays 9th & 16th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 16 years
When: Monday 12th April Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Age: 11 - 16 years
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
* Wildlife Watch Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve, Stone Lane, S13 7 07974 943549 chris.smith@sheffield.gov.uk When: Sunday 11th April Cost: £1.00 voluntary contribution Age: 8 - 14 years This group is for children who are keen to learn more about nature and its conservation. Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear, we may get wet and muddy!
Hit for Six Cricket Handsworth Grange Community Sports College, Handsworth Grange Road, S13 9HJ 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 12th April Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm Cost: £1.00 Age: 8 - 13 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
* Let’s Get Knotted! Shire Brook Valley Local Nature Reserve, Stone Lane, S13 7 0114 275 1176 When: Wednesday 14th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Make a rope, learn some knots and try your hand at our pioneering challenge. Meet at the Alan Bailey visitor centre, Stone Lane, Woodhouse, S13 7BR.
* Kite Craft Fox Lane Playing Field, Fox Lane, S12 4 0114 275 1176 When: Saturday 17th April Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and make your own kite and see if you can make it fly. All materials will be provided. Meet at Fox Lane playing field trig point.
South West
* Kite Craft Richmond Park, Normanton Hill, S13 7 0114 275 1176 When: Saturday 17th April Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and make your own kite and see if you can make it fly. All materials will be provided. Meet at Richmond park tennis courts.
Easter Egg Trails National Trust, Longshaw, S11 7TZ 01433 637904 longshaw@nationaltrust.org.uk When: Friday 2nd - Tuesday 6th April Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm Cost: £3.00 Find the painted eggs hidden around the Longshaw estate and win a prize. Face-painting and colouring competition included! Easter egg trail supported by Cadbury.
* Zoo Time: Freshwater Life Whirlow Brook Park, Ecclesall Road South, S11 9QD 0114 283 9195 When: Saturday 3rd April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Explore the creatures living in freshwater habitats around Whirlowbrook Park (bring your wellies). Booking essential. Meet at Whirlow Brook Park car park.
Abbeydale Miniature Railway Open Day
* Ecclesall Woods Woodland Playscheme
Abbeydale Road South, S17 3LB www.sheffieldsmee.co.uk
Ecclesall Woods, Abbey Lane, S11 9 0114 235 6348
When: Sunday 4th, Monday 5th & Sunday 18th April Time: First train 1.00pm; Last train 5.00pm, depending on weather conditions Cost: Admission is free, 80p per person per ride
When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th April Time: 10.30am - 3.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanined by an adult
We aim to have at least one steam engine operating as well as our ‘diesels’. Light refreshments, ice cream, souvenirs are usually on sale. Printed timetables are available from the ticket office for you to take home.
Woodland games and activities based at the Sawmill. Two sessions 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm each day. Booking essential. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy.
* Ecclesall Sawmill Playday Ecclesall Woods, Abbey Lane, S11 9 0114 273 6199 When: Monday 5th April Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult Come and play in the woods! High ropes, climbing wall, green woodworking, den building and lots of games and activities. Just turn up. Woodland entrance off Whirlowdale Road.
Great Easter Duck Race Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road, S11 7AB 0114 266 3044 When: Monday 5th April Time: 2.00pm Cost: £1.00 per duck The Great Easter Duck Race will once again be taking place in Endcliffe Park. Ducks are available from the Endcliffe Park Café. Proceeds will to the Shepherd Wheel Restoration. There will also be a tombola, a plant stall and Splat the Rat.
Play Rangers Endcliffe Park, Rustlings Road, S11 7AB 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesdays 6th & 13th April Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
King’s Camp Goodwin Sports Centre, Northumberland Road, S10 2NT 0845 643 5272 info@kingscamps.org www.kingscamps.org When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm; Extended hours 8.15am - 5.45pm Cost: £129.00 per week; £104.00 per 4 day week Age: 4 - 17 years Multi-activity camps with sports, games, activities and crafts. OFSTED registered.
Multi Activities Camp
King’s Camp
King Ecgbert Secondary School, Totley Brook Road, S17 3QU 0114 273 4266
Mylnhurst RC School & Nursery, Button Hill, S11 9HJ 0845 643 5272 info@kingscamps.org www.kingscamps.org
When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Booking essential. Must bring own packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Kids Art Academy King Edward VII Lower School, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG 0114 229 5932; 07967 653946 hannah@kidsartsacademy.co.uk www.kidsartsacademy.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th - Thursday 8th & Monday 12th - Thursday 15th April Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm; Early drop off option from 9.00am available Cost: £25.00 per day; £12.50 per half day (10.00am - 12.30pm or 1.00pm - 3.30pm); £5.00 for early drop off Age: 4 - 11 years. To attend a full day children under 5 must be in full time education A creative arts group providing the opportunity for children to develop their artistic skills. Whilst learning new artistic techniques the children are also taught how to develop their ideas and in doing so make their imaginations become a reality. Wear an old t-shirt. If you are staying all day bring a packed lunch.
When: Tuesday 6th - Friday 9th & Monday 12th - Friday 16th April Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm; Extended hours 8.15am - 5.45pm Cost: £129.00 per week; £104.00 per 4 day week Age: 4 - 17 years Multi-activity camps with sports, games, activities and crafts. OFSTED registered.
Football Camp Derek Dooley Community Centre, Crookes Road, S10 5BD 0114 273 4266 When: Wednesdays 7th & 14th April Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm Cost: To Be Confirmed Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
Dance Camp King Edward VII Lower School, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG 0114 273 4266 When: Fridays 9th & 16th April Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Play Rangers Adventure Van
Spring Lambing Day
Millhouses Park, Abbeydale Road South, S7 2QQ 0114 273 4266
Whirlow Farm, Whirlow Lane, S11 9QF 0114 235 2678 eventsenquiries@whirlowhallfarm.org www.whirlowhallfarm.org
When: Saturdays 10th & 17th April Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: Free Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield.
Multi Activities Camp King Edward VII Lower School, Darwin Lane, S10 5RG 0114 273 4266 When: Monday 12th April Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
* Zoo Time: Mini Safari Limb Valley, Ecclesall Road South, S17 3 0114 283 9195 When: Monday 12th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.30pm Cost: Free Age: All welcome. Under 8’s must be accompanined by an adult A zoological investigation of the Limb Valley - a chance for all the family to hunt for the exotic creatures living in this beautiful part of Sheffield. Booking essential. Meet at Whirlow Brook Park car park.
When: Tuesday 13th April Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Cost: Child £3.00; Adult £2.50 Come and meet the newborn lambs at Whirlow Hall Farm. Take part in spring crafts. Pony Riding is also avaliable. There will be locally sourced food also avaliable.
Film Workshop Ecclesall Church Parish Hall, Ringinglow Road, S11 7PP 07904 339024 info@actonedramastudio.co.uk www.actonedramastudio.co.uk When: Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th April Cost: £20.00 per day Age: 8 - 15 years Booking is essential please visit the website or telephone to book.
Multi Sports Camp King Ecgbert Secondary School, Totley Brook Road, S17 3QU 0114 273 4266 When: Tuesday 13th April Time: 10.00am - 2.30pm Cost: £3.00 Age: 8 - 16 years This activity is run by Activity Sheffield. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks. Booking essential.
Toddlers Toddle National Trust, Longshaw, S11 7TZ 01433 637 904 longshaw@nationaltrust.org.uk When: Thursday 15th April Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Cost: £2.00 A walk for parents and toddlers, with fun and sensory games along the way. Booking essential. Approximate length 1 mile. Meet at the Moorland Discovery Centre.
Outside Sheffield Easter Eggstravaganza Chatsworth, Bakewell, DE45 1PP 01246 565 300 www.chatsworth.org When: Friday 2nd - Sunday 11th April Join us for an Easter treat that’s full of fun family entertainment, tantalising Easter egg trails and all kinds of ‘egg-citing’ activities throughout the house, garden and farmyard.
Easter Egg Trail Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZ 01909 544 917 clumberpark@nationaltrust.org.uk When: Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £2.00 Follow the trail around the pleasure grounds and hunt for the hidden Easter eggs along the way. All entrants are awarded with a yummy Cadbury’s easter egg prize. Find out more at www.eastereggtrail. com. Easter egg trails, supported by Cadbury. Meet at the turning yard.
Lambing Time
Magnificent Easter
Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3AZ 01909 544 917 clumberpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Magna Science Adventure Centre, Sheffield Road, Rotherham, S60 1DX 01709 720 002 info@magnatrust.co.uk www.visitmagna.co.uk
When: Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: Free An opportunity to visit this years new born lambs from our rare breed Jacob sheep and see some other grazing animals at the old Forestry Yard in Hardwick Village.
Ice Age Easter Egg Trail! Creswell Crags, Crags Road, Worksop, S80 4AG 01909 720 378 www.creswell-crags.org.uk When: Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April Time: 10.00am - 5.30pm Cost: Free To celebrate the Easter festival we will be holding Ice Age trails throughout the site, with plenty of chocolate prizes for those that take part. This is a chance to test your Ice Age hunting skills. John and Val Lord will be on site demonstrating flintknapping and Ice Age skills on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
Easter Fun Day Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield, S44 5QJ 01246 851 787 hardwickhall@nationaltrust.org.uk When: Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd April Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm Cost: £4.00 Enjoy an Easter trail around the ponds, themed crafts and activities. Chocolate prize for all entrants. Easter egg trails supported by Cadbury. Meet at Hardwick Park Centre (near ponds).
When: Friday 2nd - Sunday 18th April Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm Cost: Normal admission charges apply. Adults £9.95; Child £7.95; Under 4’s free; Concessions £8.95. Workshop £1.00. Easter egg trail free Outdoor water play area ‘Aqua-Tek’ will reopen in March, so grab a towel and get wet! A special Easter egg trail around the site will be available to all visitors (2nd - 9th April). Family drop in craft activities in the Water Pavilion throughout week day afternoons.
Polish Your Own Blue John Treak Cliff Cavern, Cross Street, Hope Valley, S33 8WH 01433 620 571 treakcliff@bluejohnstone.com www.bluejohnstone.com When: Friday 2nd - Sunday 18th April Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: £1.50 per stone plus normal admission charges. Adult £7.95; Child £4.00 (aged 5-15); Under 5’s free; Family £22.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Age: All ages ‘from grandchildren to grandparents’ Polish your own piece of Blue John Stone with our craftsmen. Available to do every day throughout the school holidays. No need to book, just call into the Cavern gift shop.
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Bird Box Cam
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Barnsley, S75 3ET 01226 776 040 heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org www.wentworthcastle.org
Mill Shop, Worsbrough Mill Museum & Country Park, Barnsley, S70 5LJ 01226 774527 worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk www.barnsleylive.co.uk
When: Friday 2nd - Monday 5th April Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm Cost: Normal admission charges apply. Adult £4.75; Child £2.75; Under 5’s free Come and meet the ‘Wentworth Wabbit’ and join in the hunt for golden eggs hidden in the Gardens! Find one and claim your very own chocolate Easter egg. Bring your own decorated egg and take part in the children’s egg rolling competition at 2.00pm each day.
When: Saturday 3rd - Wednesday 7th & Saturday 10th - Wednesday 14th April Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Free Live colour camera pictures sent direct to the Mill Shop. Observe the bird sitting on the eggs, see the eggs hatch, monitor their progress as the parent birds fetch insects and watch them take their first flight.
Easter Bunny’s Treasure Basket Mission
Easter Fun Day
Mill Shop, Worsbrough Mill Museum & Country Park, Barnsley, S70 5LJ 01226 774527 worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk www.barnsleylive.co.uk
Mr Straw’s House, 5 - 7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, S81 0JG 01909 482 380 mrstrawshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
When: Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th April Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm Cost: £1.00 Easter Bunny has lost the combination to his precious treasure basket. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to work out the combination to the treasure basket to claim you prize. Dress for mess! Drop in session.
When: Saturday 3rd April Time: 11.00am - 3.30pm Cost: Normal admission charges apply. Adult £6.30; Child £3.15; Family £15.75 With tea, buns and activities. Run by friends of Mr Straw’s house. Easter egg trails, supported by Cadbury. Booking essential. Meet in the orchard/car park.
Steam into Spring
The Little Red Hen
Peak Rail, Station House, Matlock, DE4 3NA 01629 580 381 peakrail@peakrail.co.uk www.peakrail.co.uk
Barnsley Civic Theatre, Hanson Street, Barnsley, S70 2HZ 0845 180 0363 enquiries@barnsleycivic.co.uk www.barnsleycivic.co.uk
When: Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th April Time: Please contact for timetable information Cost: Normal fares apply. Adult £6.50; Child £3.50 (aged 6-15); £1.50 (aged 3-5); free (aged under 3); Family £19.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children)
When: Sunday 4th April Time: 2.30pm Cost: Adult £8.00; Child £6.00 Age: 2+ years
A fun day for all the family to get involved with our hugely popular treasure hunt event. Clues can be found on the train and at Rowsley South and Darley Dale Stations. Normal timetable in operation with free sweets for the children taking part.
Easter Egg Hunt Treak Cliff Cavern, Cross Street, Hope Valley, S33 8WH 01433 620 571 treakcliff@bluejohnstone.com www.bluejohnstone.com When: Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th April Time: Every half hour between 10.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Normal admission charges apply. Adult £7.95; Child £4.00 (aged 5-15); Under 5’s free; Family £22.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Age: All ages ‘from grandchildren to grandparents’ Easter Egg Hunt for chocolate eggs. A special prize draw will take place at 4.30pm on Sunday 4th for all entrants to the cavern over the weekend for a specially created 75th anniversary easter egg.
Featuring a host of animal puppets, sing-along songs and madcap comic routines. It’s a real treat for the whole family with no scary bits whatsoever!
Easter Egg Hunt Bestwood Country Park, Park Road, Nottingham, NG6 8UH 0115 927 3674 enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk When: Sunday 4th April Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm Cost: £2.00 per trail sheet Solve the clues and win a chocolaty treat! Clue sheets for this 45 minute trail through the park can be collected at Alexandra Lodge between 11.00am and 12 noon.
Cheeky Chicks Easter Challenge
South Yorkshire Transport Museum Open Day
Hardwick Hall, Chesterfield, S44 5QJ 01246 858 400 hardwickhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Waddington Way, Rotherham, S65 3SH 0114 255 3010 info@sytm.co.uk www.sytm.co.uk
When: Sunday 4th & Monday 5th April Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: £2.00 Join our quest to find all the cheeky chicks in the hall & gardens, following the cryptic clues. Face painting and themed activities. All entrants receive a chocolate prize. Easter egg trails supported by Cadbury.
Easter Treasure Trail Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park, Sheffield, S21 3WB 01246 432310 info2@renishaw-hall.co.uk www.sitwell.co.uk When: Sunday 4th & Monday 5th April Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm Cost: £1.00 per child including a delicious chocolate treat; Accompanying adults £3.00 Follow the trail around the beautiful Italianate gardens and the children’s fairytale garden searching for hidden clues to our Easter quiz. Punch & Judy and face painting.
When: Sunday 4th April Time: From 12.00pm Cost: Adult £3.50; Child £2.00 (aged under 18); Family £8.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Stroll around and look at all the vehicles in their different stages of restoration. Some vehicle owners are on hand to talk about their vehicles, refreshments are served and there is merchandise and memorabilia available in the shop.
Easter Egg Hunt Tropical Butterfly House, Woodsetts Road, S25 4EQ 01909 569416 info@butterflyhouse.co.uk www.butterflyhouse.co.uk When: Sunday 4th & Monday 5th April Time: 10.00am - 5.30pm Cost: Normal admission charges apply. Adult £7.50: Child £6.50; Under 3’s free; Family £27.00 (2 adults and 2 children) or £30.00 (2 adults and 3 children) Chocolate fun for children. Take part in our free Easter Egg Hunt to win a chocolate treat.
Milling Day
Open Day - Wortley Hall
Mill Museum, Worsbrough Mill Museum & Country Park, Barnsley, S70 5LJ 01226 774527 worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk www.barnsleylive.co.uk
Wortley Hall, Wortley Village, Sheffield, S35 7DB 0114 288 2100 info@wortleyhall.com www.wortleyhall.org.uk
When: Monday 5th April Time: 11.00am - 2.30pm Cost: Free You are invited to come along and watch, learn and ask questions about the traditional flour milling processes in this 17th century working water powered corn mill.
“Granny Di” Storytelling Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park, Sheffield, S21 3WB 01246 432310 info2@renishaw-hall.co.uk www.sitwell.co.uk When: Monday 5th April Time: To Be Confirmed Cost: Free Age: 3 - 6 years Held in the Children’s Fairytale Garden.
When: Monday 5th April Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm Cost: Entry is by donation to Yorkshire Cancer Research Your chance to see all the rooms in Wortley Hall, children’s activities will be available through the day, food will be available. Garden Tours at 1.00pm & 3.00pm.
Bee Boxes by RSPB Field Study Centre, Worsbrough Mill Museum & Country Park, Barnsley, S70 5LJ 01226 774527 worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk www.barnsleylive.co.uk When: Tuesday 6th April Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: £2.00 per bee box Join the rangers from the RSPB in providing homes for our wild bees. Dress for mess!
Children’s Easter Trail
Riversides and Willow
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Barnsley, S75 3ET 01226 776 040 heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org www.wentworthcastle.org
Centenary Riverside, Rotherham, S61 1DF 0114 228 7928 www.wildsheffield.com
When: Tuesday 6th - Sunday 18th April Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm Cost: Normal admission charges apply. Adult £4.75; Child £2.75; Under 5’s free
When: Friday 9th April Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cost: Free
Follow the Easter trail through the Gardens to claim your free chocolate bunny lolly.
Get creative at our brand new wetland nature reserve. Join in with some willowy fun, bark boats and other arty crafts using natural materials. Meet at the Steel Henge sculpture, just on the right once you’ve walked across the bridge.
Children’s Activity Days: Spring into Action
Room In The Sky
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Barnsley, S75 3ET 01226 776 040 heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org www.wentworthcastle.org
Barnsley Civic Theatre, Hanson Street, Barnsley, S70 2HZ 0845 180 0363 enquiries@barnsleycivic.co.uk www.barnsleycivic.co.uk
When: Tuesdays 8th & 13th April Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm Cost: £5.00 per child Age: 5 - 12 years
When: Sunday 11th April Time: 2.30pm Cost: Adult £6.00; Child £4.00 Age: 3+ years
Enjoy a fun-filled session at Wentworth learning all about planting and growing. Make your own miniature garden to take home, and enjoy storytelling. Materials and guidance provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required.
The sky is so big and everything comes from it; light and shadow, clouds and rain make all the green grass and the woolly sheep. Come and play with all the sky things, the world will seem a bigger place afterwards.
Bug Hunt
The Fabulous Magic of Dr Bondini
Field Study Centre, Worsbrough Mill Museum & Country Park, Barnsley, S70 5LJ 01226 774527 worsbroughmill@barnsley.gov.uk www.barnsleylive.co.uk
Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3ET 01302 342 349 www.doncastercivic.co.uk
When: Tuesday 13th April Time: 11.00am or 2.00pm. Booking essential Cost: £3.00 per family (up to 5 people). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Families are encouraged to explore the environment of the Worsbrough Country Park to find as many different mini beasts as they can. Bug sheets will help children identify and investigate the mini beasts they find in the hedgerows, woodland or grassland, using the necessary equipment for catching and storing their finds. Dress for mess!
When: Saturday 17th April Time: 2.00pm Cost: Adult £10.00; Child £7.00; Family £28.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Award-winning national and international illusionist, Doctor Bondini and his Ladies of Mystery invite you to join them for a very special afternoon of entertainment for all the family. You will experience magic and grand illusion from exotic locations around the world, magic of the past, present and future.
The Jungle Book Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3ET 01302 342 349 www.doncastercivic.co.uk When: Wednesday 14th April Time: 1.00pm Cost: Adult £9.00; Child £7.00; Family £28.00 (2 adults and 2 children) Age: 3+ years Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louis and all your favourites in this brand new adaptation of the classic story by Rudyard Kipling. This interactive, action packed musical is the ideal half-term treat for the whole family. This sparkling adventure about Mowgli’s journey to the man village will keep children and adults enthralled so book now for this enchanting tale.
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