This February half term, dive into hands-on fun with Sand Art, Dragon Puppets for Chinese New Year, Superhero Capes and Masks, plus dazzling Rainbow Science. Make a day of it and explore the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, discover the I Grew Up 90’s exhibition, family trail and sensory room for a week packed with imagination and discovery.
Dragon Puppets
Monday 16 February
Celebrate the Year of the Horse by making a Chinese dragon puppet and a paper lantern to take home!
This workshop is recommended for children aged 5-10. Younger children are welcome but will need some support with making their puppet.
Timings:
10.00am-12.00pm
12.00pm-2.30pm
Last entry 2pm
Cost: £3.50 per child
This is a drop-in session: choose your timeslot when booking your ticket and arrive any time during that slot.
Superhero Capes & Masks
Tuesday 17 February
Transform into a superhero by decorating your own superhero cape and mask to take home!
This is a drop-in session: choose your timeslot when booking your ticket and arrive any time during that slot
Timings:
10.00am-12.00pm
12.00pm-2.30pm
Last entry 2pm
Cost: £4.50 per child
This event is recommended for children aged 5-10. Younger children are welcome but may need some support with making their mask and cape.
Sand Art
Wednesday 18 February
Learn how to make beautiful sand art in a bottle to take home!
This is a drop-in session: choose your timeslot when booking your ticket and arrive any time during that slot
Timings:
10.00am-12.00pm
12.00pm-2.30pm
Last entry 2pm
Cost: £5 per child
This event is suited for children aged 5-11. Younger children are welcome but will need some help making their sand art bottle.
Rainbow Science
Thursday 19 & Friday 20 February
Learn all about the science of colour with our rainbow-themed workshop: make a rainbow in a jar to take home, experiment with how we can split light and how rain clouds are formed and more!
This is a taught session- please arrive five minutes before the start of your booked slot to be ready for it to begin.
Booked sessions at:
10.15-11.15
12.15-1.15
2.15-3.15
Cost: £7 per child (includes 1 adult). £4 per additional adult.
This workshop is suitable for children 5 and over.
I Grew Up 90s – last chance to see!
Closes Sunday 22 February 2026
‘I Grew Up 90s’ dives into the decade seen through the eyes of youth, showcasing over 200 nostalgic objects and artworks from collector Matt Fox. From Britpop and Cool Britannia to Lara Croft, the Spice Girls, Trainspotting, and Power Rangers — this is your LAST chance to revisit the fashion, toys, and music that defined the ’90s.
Buy ROALD DAHL CHILDREN’S GALLERY Tickets
Both tickets include the I Grew Up 90’s exhibition, February Half Term trail and Sensory room.
