Creative Activities for Kids and Families

New International Encounter (NIE), Cambridge Junction and Tobacco Factory Theatres present a brand new family adventure this Christmas, straight into your living room!

This activity covers the history of The Tide Mill in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Children will learn about the Woodbridge Tide Mill and its chronology. The resource takes you through key events in the Mill&r...

North Yorkshire Together is a new project, to help communities across the county navigate the ongoing difficulties of the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ll be working alongside fellow county-wide char...

This is a great painting activity that all the family can have a go at. It's great for those lacking in confidence - you're just painting dots. However, it's also a really good way to get to know wate...

This short video is an exercise in learning to let the brush do the work and discovering what effects are achievable when using watercolours. Often beginners will overwork watercolour paints and will ...

The team at The Amelia give you fun ideas to help you stage your own Victorian inspired photographs!

When you make Little Robot you’re seeing how flat shapes come together to make 3D shapes – a maths skill. There’s also counting, logic, and figuring out.

Create a rainbow multiple to put in your window and make people smile. 

Puppets, Movement and Singing with Lucrezia.

Create a bat mobile with Liberty!

CocoRio is a multilingual and creative child care company. We have recently introduced online offerings to support parents during this difficult time, matching you with AMAZING CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS!

Make your own playdough and then use dried rice, pasta and lentils to create a beautiful Rangoli! Rangoli patterns come in all shapes and sizes but are often symmetrical, using designs taken from...

Looking for creative family arts activities to do at home? Sculpture in the City has launched a digital learning programme! SITC Learning features art and architecture-based activities for children an...

Mrs Scrooge is miserable and it’s up to the children to try and cheer her up! 

This December we present to you our unique 12 Tiny Plays!  We have asked some of the best contemporary playwrights around to write 12 short, fun FESTIVE play scripts for YOU to act out together a...

Let’s go to the Panto! Let’s See Beauty and The Beast! But what if you also got to meet the people who make the whole panto experience happen? Run the lights from the tech box, hear how th...

Did you know Chesterfield used to have three railway stations? Have a go at this experiment which explores how train wheels stay on the track.

Can you create a bridge from Knex strong enough to hold a bag of sugar? Research different structures, create a design brief and build and test your bridge.

Let your imagination run wild and create your own model of the Chesterfield Parish Church Spire with Lego, salt dough, cardboard, polystyrene or whatever you have to hand.

Challenge your family and see who can build the strongest tinfoil boat. Think about shape, size, buoyancy and have lots of fun testing your boats to see if they float or sink!