What’s on | Editor’s pick children’s special 14 – 21 April
Burghley House – a right ‘orrible place
All those mourning the passing of Horrible Histories, take heart, as the fabulous Beastly Boring Burghley tours for children are filled with the spirit of HH at its best. Costumed characters lead visitors on a tour of Burghley House, describing all the worst – or is it best? – bits of Burghley’s sometimes gruesome, grotty past…
Beastly Boring Burghley Tours
Monday, 14 April – Thursday, 17 April, 10 – 11 am
Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire
www.burghley.co.uk
I have this little sister Lola…
Two of the best-loved children’s characters, Charlie and Lola, come to life – and Peterborough – in this live-action play at the Key Theatre, featuring gorgeous sets, music, puppetry and more.
Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play
Tuesday, 15 April – Wednesday, 16 April; 11 am, 1.30 pm, and 4 pm (Tuesday only)
Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
Chocs away!
Duxford Imperial War Museum is offering families the chance to discover how WWII boffins designed and created various gadgets and weapons that helped the Allies to win the war, with this series of Easter holiday events. It’s all hands-on stuff, with kids (and grown-ups!) encouraged to get stuck in and have a go at various thrilling activities.
Duxford Easter holiday activities: The Science of D-Day
Now until Monday, 21 April, 10 am – 4 pm
Airspace, IWM Duxford, IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire
www.iwm.org.uk
Animals are amazing
Discover a world of Curious Creatures with this riotous theatrical performance for children aged five and up. Using puppetry, live music, and lots and lots of jokes, Squashbox Theatre Company makes the world of amazing animal facts come alive – before your very eyes!
Curious Creatures
Saturday, 19 April,10.30 am – 11.30 am and 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Key Studio, Embankment Road, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
