22 Dec: Toddler Takeover XVI - Christmas Capers!
A festive morning of fun for under 5s and their grown-ups
Join us for a joyful Christmas edition of our popular Toddler Takeover! Specially designed for under 5s and their families, this relaxed museum-wide event offers a playful mix of seasonal activities for little ones to explore.
Enjoy:
- Festive crafts to make and take home
- Dasher’s Dance Disco in the Courthouse
- Winter-themed play in our courtyard
- A gentle story time with Father Christmas, followed by a chance for a photo
Please note: This is not a grotto experience. Father Christmas will be sharing a short story and available for relaxed photo opportunities only.
What is a Toddler Takeover?
Our Toddler Takeovers are exciting, child-led days that open up the Museum and Art Gallery just for families with under 5s. Held on Mondays when we’re closed to the general public, these sessions invite you and your little ones to explore our spaces in a fun, friendly and welcoming way.
We encourage play, noise, creativity and movement—in an environment that often feels the opposite! These events are designed to help your young mischief maker feel at home in a museum setting, with activities carefully tailored to suit their age and energy.
Toddler Takeovers are part of Mischief Makers, our wider early years programme supporting playful, meaningful experiences for under 5s all year round.
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A festive morning of fun for under 5s and their grown-ups
Join us for a joyful Christmas edition of our popular Toddler Takeover! Specially designed for under 5s and their families, this relaxed museum-wide event offers a playful mix of seasonal activities for little ones to explore.
Enjoy:
- Festive crafts to make and take home
- Dasher’s Dance Disco in the Courthouse
- Winter-themed play in our courtyard
- A gentle story time with Father Christmas, followed by a chance for a photo
Please note: This is not a grotto experience. Father Christmas will be sharing a short story and available for relaxed photo opportunities only.
What is a Toddler Takeover?
Our Toddler Takeovers are exciting, child-led days that open up the Museum and Art Gallery just for families with under 5s. Held on Mondays when we’re closed to the general public, these sessions invite you and your little ones to explore our spaces in a fun, friendly and welcoming way.
We encourage play, noise, creativity and movement—in an environment that often feels the opposite! These events are designed to help your young mischief maker feel at home in a museum setting, with activities carefully tailored to suit their age and energy.
Toddler Takeovers are part of Mischief Makers, our wider early years programme supporting playful, meaningful experiences for under 5s all year round.
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