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½
Term Family Fun at The
Atkinson
THE Atkinson is a great day out,
providing excellent value for money and just 3 minutes' walk from the station!
With so much to see and do and lots of drop in FREE activities to keep the kids
entertained, The Atkinson is a great place for families to discover, learn and
play together! The Atkinson's Museum and Discover Ancient Egypt Gallery offer interactive activities,
stories of shipwrecks, comics, cars and mummies galore! Open every day in the
holidays from 10am to 4pm and 11am to 3pm, on Sundays.
'Why Look at Animals' in the Atkinson's new major exhibition?
Well this exhibition gives visitors a
fascinating look at our relationship with animals and how it has changed. Little
explorers should pick up an Arty Apron (throughout ½
Term, subject to
availability) to help them delve deeper into the work and with their own tools!
You can also help with countdown to Sefton hosting the 146th Open Golf Championship,
to be held in July 2017,
by visiting 2 exhibitions, within the complex, that look at the sport a little differently!
'Golf and Glamour' explored the ever changing styles of the sportswear that has
showcased on the famous Fairway from the blazers, top hats, corsets, and bonnets
of the late 19th Century to the more functional fashion of the present
day. While Hole in 1! gives you the opportunity to buy unique golfing cartoon
artwork from some of the best loved illustrators, including:- William Heath
Robinson, Louis Wain and Lawson Wood.
Kids have their very own 'Comedy Club' at The Atkinson, on Saturday, 27 May
2017,
2.30pm, Comedy Club 4 Kids, brings the best stand ups and sketch acts from the
international circuit do their thing for an audience of children and their
families… but without the rude bits. This is a great show for families of all
ages to really enjoy together!
'Aaargh' look out there is a 'Shark in the Park' of Friday, 2 June
2017, at 1.30pm and
3.30pm, with all 3 of Nick Sharratt's 'Shark in the Park' books
live on Stage! Join them for a fintastic family musical following Timothy Pope (and his
telescope). Suitable for ages 2 to 6 years.
The kids team also invites you to 'Hands On!' ...on Tuesday, 30 May
2017, from 11am to 3pm, as a way of getting up
close and personal with the Museum artefacts along with an opportunity for your
kids to get creative in 'Make It!' sessions, to be held on Monday, 29 May
2017, from 11am to 3pm.
'Rhyme Time' continues on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, at the usual times and
you can drop into 'The Art Box' anytime during your visit to do free arts and
crafts. Don't forget the Children's Library is a great place to relax and spend
time; and of course to pick up a book for home!
Dads and their young inventors get ready! Construction Club takes place on
Saturday, 3 June 2017, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Come along let them take you back to being
a kid again; with building castles, spaceships and more!
To book your tickets for 1 of these fantastic events please visit theatkinson.co.uk or
call our friendly Box Office Team on:- 01704 533 333.
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