Children and family activities

Have fun exploring the museum this summer holidays, with a dinosaur trail for families to follow and find their way around the museum. This activity complements our free summer Dinosaurium exhibition...

Dance like no one is watching to your favourite songs from Trolls with dance teacher Katie, followed by a film screening of Trolls 2 (U) at 1pm. A perfect boredom buster for the summer holidays! For...

Poppy and Branch discover that there are six different troll tribes scattered over six different lands. Each tribe is also devoted to six different kinds of music -- funk, country, techno, classical...

Come along for some crafty fun. Make a dragonfly with glittery wings to take home with you. £1 per make - pay on the day. Places are limited, so booking a time slot is advised. 10-10.45am 11-11.45am...

Move like a spy on your very own mission with dance teacher Katie, followed by a film screening of Spies in Disguise (U) at 1pm. A perfect boredom buster for the summer holidays! For ages 5-11. What...

Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts...

Calling all teddy bears! Celebrate the summer holidays by bringing your owners along to Bursledon Windmill. Get crafty with our nature-themed box of activities with your favourite teddy in the sun...

Join us on a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas of our imaginations! We’ll make up a pirate tale together (acting out the good bits of course), learn the actions to a sea-shanty, and enjoy...

Today we’re discoing because we can go back outside. But as long as we’re together we can disco whenever! Gnora the gnome, and her brothers Gnorman and Gneville, have all been stuck underground for...

This event and the featured Chapterhouse Theatre performance are both now cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment caused. Join us for a magical August Bank Holiday Weekend in Wonderland with...

Mini Art is a great opportunity for young artists to be creative, get messy and have fun. A firm favourite at Forest so book quickly for this popular class! For ages 5-7. What you need: Wear clothes...

Stretch your imagination as you experiment with a variety of artistic materials and processes. A fun and educational children’s class in a relaxed atmosphere. For ages 8-10 What you need: Wear clothes...