For 8 - 11 year olds: Forest Shadowbox

Where do your favourite animals live? Join us to create your very own habitat complete with creatures!

Tues 9 Aug, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
£9.50 Per Child

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Ground Floor and Courtyard Hire

Our ground floor and courtyard are the perfect locations to hold a work social event or private party, as the sun shines down on the courtyard.
Events and Festivals at The Lightbox this summer

Our diverse cultural programme of events means that there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Upcoming Talks & Tours at The Lightbox

A round-up of our informative Talks & Tours at The Lightbox gallery and museum.
Visit Resources

Discover things to do during your visit to The Lightbox, from interactives to audio content and outdoor trails.

Summer Family Fun Festival

The Lightbox will host a bumper Family Fun Festival with creative activities running every morning and afternoon.
Free Drop-in: Flying Aeroplanes

Ready for take-off? Make a colourful aeroplane out of recycled materials and see where it will fly off to.
Free Drop-in: Bubble Fun

Join us in creating and testing bubble makers.
Young Creatives: Printing masterclass

Working with artist Nicole Line this two-day masterclass will give young people the chance to learn many different printing techniques.
For 8 - 11 year olds: Head dresses

Create your own world themed head dress. What would you add to yours to make it colourful and creative?
For 5 - 7 year olds: Venetian Masks

Take your inspiration off to Venice and create your own Venetian inspired mask.
For 8 - 11 year olds: Learn how to paint a landscape scene

learn how to paint a landscape scene that could be used as a postcard to remember your summer.
For 5-7 year olds: Design a map

Come and make your own map to travel around the world or make up your own places to go on adventures to.
Free Drop-in: Mini flag

Design your own or draw your favourite flag out of all the colourful recycled materials we have for you to use.
Free Drop-in: Pop-up paper suitcase

Create your own paper travels by making your own pop-up suitcase to create your dream holiday.