What’s on | Editor’s pick – school summer holiday special!
Phizz-whizzing fun
Some truly gloriumptious and jumpsquiffling events will take place throughout the city this summer holiday – with a Roald Dahl theme that ties in with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Check out the Vivacity website for more details.
Swizztastic Summer: Roald Dahl Events
Thursday, 4 August, 10 am – 5 pm (and various dates/locations throughout the holidays)
Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Out and about
Also running throughout the holidays, a daily opportunity to get out and about in the fresh air at beautiful Nene Park, with trails and tasks to add to the enjoyment.
Summer Trail at Ferry Meadows
Friday, 5 August, 10 am – 3 pm (and various dates/locations throughout the holidays)
Nene Park, Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane, Peterborough
www.neneparktrust.org.uk
The play’s the thing
A five-day activity at Stamford Arts Centre for kids who love performing, or would simply like to find out more and have fun. Participants get a whistle-stop journey through what it takes to put on a show – then put on a show at the end of the week!
Theatre In A Week
Stamford Arts Centre,
27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford
www.stamfordartscentre.com
To the tower
Lots of courtly hi-jinks for kids of all ages at Longthorpe Tower, as the medieval stronghold throws open its doors for a weekend of discovery, activities, games, dressing up and more.
Knights & Princesses
Saturday, 13 and Sunday, 14 August, 10 am – 5 pm
Longthorpe Tower, Longthorpe, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Tall tales, bugs and snails
Two magical days of fairy tales and adventure, combining the best of the natural world – and worlds imaginary…
#ParkTales: Myths and Minibeasts
Saturday, 20 and Sunday 21 August, all day
Nene Park, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough
www.neneparktrust.org.uk
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