Are you looking to find out what’s on in Harrogate for kids in the Summer holidays? Each week I’ll share what I’ve discovered from places to go, to things to do. Where’s holding what and how much it costs!
This is what’s on offer for Week Two!
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Whats on in Harrogate for Kids Week Two: 1st – 7th August
Monday 1st August
Intergalactic Games for Yorkshire Day at RHS Harlow Carr
Bring along a picnic and take part in Harlow Carr’s first Intergalactic Games! Try all sorts of family activities throughout the morning, from sundial and rocket-making workshops to storytelling and face painting. From 1pm, have a go at It’s A Knockout style games, including a space hopper race, Yorkshire tea cup challenge and a cosmic welly wanging competition!
Free family crafts in the Courtyard at Harewood House
Available from 11.00am – 3.00pm. Free with normal entrance admission prices.
Tuesday 2nd August
Bugs and Butterflies at the Mercer Art gallery
Create bug boxes and art inspired by the insect world £3 per box (10am – noon)
Falconry Displays at the Royal Armouries Museum
Be amazed by the speed and elegance of these magnificent birds of prey as swoop overhead and demonstrate the ancient art of falconry. Great photo opportunities with the birds after the show. 12noon and 2.30pm. Adults £5 / Concessions £2.50 / Family £10.
Bird-themed Craft Activities at the Royal Armouries
Drop in sessions 11am – 3pm. £2.50 per person.
Intergalactic Storytelling at RHS Harlow Carr
Join the intergalactic, mad-capped Garden Detectives on a space exploration and enjoy space-themed stories. Normal garden entry applies.
Stir Krazy Kids Summer Workshop in Ilkley Grammar School
Their Summer cooking and baking workshops provide an exciting, creative environment for children to learn to make yummy, nutritious food, taste different cuisines and make new friends! At the end of the day, participants can take home what they’ve cooked, along with new knowledge and skills. If you quote SUMMER20 at the checkout you’ll get 20% off your booking price. 9am to 3.30pm £38.00 per child. There is an offer of extended hours 8-5.00pm
Wednesday 3rd August
Warrior Wednesdays at the Royal Armouries
Meet warriors from history, watch live combat demonstrations and dramatic presentations, plus get your hands on history at special object handling sessions.
Warrior-themed craft activities at the Royal Armouries
Drop in sessions 11am – 3pm. £2.50 per person.
Cosmic Crafts at RHS Harlow Carr
Make a range of ‘rocket science’ accessories for your summer space adventure, from stars, sundials and comets to astronaut helmets and rocket launchers. Normal garden entry applies.
Stop Motion Animation at Nilton and Woodfield Community Library
Book onto a family learning workshop to make and animate a scene inspired by a Roald Dahl book. 10-12.30 and 1.30-4.00pm. Suitable for age 7 years+. The event is free but you need to phone to book a place for this event.
Scrumdiliyumptious Biscuit Decorating Knaresborough Library
Visit the library and decorate a biscuit. £1 per person suitable for 4-11 year olds. 1.30 – 3.00pm. The event is free but you need to phone to book a place for this event.
Thursday 4th August
Free children’s talk at Harewood House
The talk starts at 2pm (free – normal entry tickets applies).
Sports Day at the Royal Armouries
Visit to have a go at ancient Olympic sports – archery, fencing, and martial arts plus don’t miss their dare-devil horse shows.
Stir Krazy Kids Summer Workshop in Ilkley Grammar School
Their Summer cooking and baking workshops provide an exciting, creative environment for children to learn to make yummy, nutritious food, taste different cuisines and make new friends! At the end of the day, participants can take home what they’ve cooked, along with new knowledge and skills. If you quote SUMMER20 at the checkout you’ll get 20% off your booking price. 9am to 3.30pm £38.00 per child. There is an offer of extended hours 8-5.00pm
Birds-of-Prey Flying Displays at RHS Harlow Carr
See the effects of gravity and aerodynamics up close and find out how the study of our feathered friends has influenced flight and space exploration during spectacular birds-of-prey flying displays with ‘Owl Adventures’. Normal garden entry applies.
Friday 5th August
Free family crafts in the Courtyard at Harewood House
From 11.00am – 3.00pm – normal ticket entry applies
Cosmic Crafts at RHS Harlow Carr
Make a range of ‘rocket science’ accessories for your summer space adventure, from stars, sundials and comets to astronaut helmets and rocket launchers. Normal garden entry applies.
Wind in the Willows on Knaresborough River
This looks a lovely show set down by the river, apparently buggies are not advisable as it’s not suitable terrain. Booking details are on the link above.
Sunday 7th August
Thunder Day at Yorkshire Air Museum
Loads to see and do and hands on activity to get involved with. A full line up is on the link above.
Adults £12, children £5
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May the force be with you Mamas! Week two begins! What have you got planned? Let’s hope the sun stays out! 🙂
