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Summer fun for children
Monday 26 July 2010 to Friday 3 September 2010
From DIY comics to learning to knit, check out our ideas for a fun packed summer holiday. Click on the links for further information and contact details.
You can also enjoy a BIG Green Summer in Winchester - we've got plenty of family-friendly events to show you how fun going green can be! Check out our BIG Green Summer pages.
Free events and quizzes at Winchester City Museum
Families in search of a challenge this summer can try out the City Museum Relic Trail. This free quiz will take you around the museum to face various ingenious challenges which you must successfully complete to earn the title “Guardians of the Museum”. Many children will have seen the CBBC TV series Relic – Guardians of the Museum earlier this year, and now they can take part in their own fun-filled treasure hunt to explore objects in the museum collection.
Friday 13 August: Make-and-take drop-in workshop
To support this summer’s BBC “Hands on History” campaign featuring “The Normans” Winchester Museums are giving visitors the opportunity to have a go at making their very own Norman shields with designs influenced by artefacts in the museum or their own imaginations. Further Norman events are being held by both Winchester Cathedral and the Great Hall.
Location: The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9ES
Contact: +44 (0)1962 863 064
Email: museums@winchester.gov.uk
Enrichment Week at Marwell Wildlife
Saturday 24 July - Tuesday 31 August 2010
Watch and learn as Marwell Wildlife introduce innovative ways to keep animals happy.
Be part of Marwell Wildlife's 'Environmental Enrichment' week this summer and enjoy learning about the innovative techniques that are used to keep Marwell Wildlife's animals fit and healthy, both physically and mentally. Watch as they discover and taste new and exciting treats and how they learn to untangle food from the strangest of locations. Take part in Marwell Wildlife's activities and create some wild and wonderful crafts to keep cheetahs and primates happy.
Location: Marwell Wildlife, Thompson's Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH
Contact: 01962 777 407
Email: marwell@marwell.org.uk
Please visit Marwell Wildlife's website for up to date timings and ticket information.
Super Camps Day Camps at St Swithun's School
Monday 26 July 2010 - Friday 27 August 2010
Super Camps Multi Activity Day Camps offer children aged 4-14 action, adventure and fun! 
Typical activities include quad biking, swimming, archery, model making, football and tennis. With over 40 activities on the programme, there's plenty to occupy the children with this summer.
As the UK's leading provider of activity day camps, we have created a safe environment where children thrive. Our friendly, enthusiastic staff are all CRB cleared. We are Ofsted registered, and accept childcare vouchers.
Location: Super Camps,St Swithun's School,Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HA
Times: Core Hours: 9:20 - 4:30, FREE extended hours 8:00-9:30 and 4:30 - 6:00
Tickets: £34 per day or £154 per week, discounts available, childcare vouchers accepted
Website: www.supercamps.co.uk/camps_dates_prices/cam
Contact: 01235 832 222
Email: info@supercamps.co.uk
Animals in War!!
Tuesday 27 July 2010
From anti-spy falcons to crime-busting dogs, see birds and beasts in action and hear stories of animals in war.
Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN
Times: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Adults: £2.50, Children: £1, Family (2+4): £5
Website: www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson
Contact: 01329 233 734
Email: fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
DIY Comics
Monday 26 July 2010 - Friday 30 July and Monday 23 August - Friday 27 August 2010
Local illustrator Becky Palmer will be taking small classes of children (8 to 12 year olds). She will show them how to shape their stories and experiences to make a Comic Book of their own.
Sessions will be held for the last week of July (26 - 30 July), and the last week of August (23 - 27 August).
Children should attend for all five days of a session, and then learn how to plan their stories, set them out, print and bind them - ready to hand out to their friends!
Location: P&G Wells, 11 College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LZ
Times: 2pm - 5.30pm
Tickets: £10 a day, making £50 for a five-day session
Website: www.bookwells.com
Contact: 01962 852 016
Email: pgwells@btconnect.com
Fort Fun Day - Legends of Robin Hood
Thursday 29 July 2010 and Tuesday 31 August 2010
Calling all merry children! Listen to tales of Sherwood Forest, try medieval dressing up, have a go at real longbow archery and even build Nottingham Castle! No need to book - just drop in!
Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN
Times: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Adults: £1, Children: £2.50 Family (2+4): £5
Website: www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson
Contact: 01329 233 734
Email: fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
Summer Fun – Mad Science Holiday Camp
Monday 2 - Thursday 5 August 2010
If you're looking for something educational but fun for your children to do when they're not at school, Mad Science has the solution! Mad Science Holiday Camps:
- offer unparalleled educational entertainment
- are suitable for 5 - 12 year olds
- entertain children both indoors and out
- let children make and take home their own creations
Location: Prince's Mead School, Kings Worthy, Winchester, SO21 1AN
Times: 09:30 - 3:30pm
Tickets: £35 per camper
Website: www.madscience.org/locations/southeast
Contact: 08454 75 75 07 (charged at local rates)
Email: madscienceteam@aol.com
Fort Fun Day - Leeches and Bonesaws
Thursday 5 August 2010
Learn about the gruesome history of battlefield surgery - see blood-sucking leeches, try operating on a medieval soldier, meet Florence Nightingale and have a go at modern military first aid with a real army medic.
No need to book - just drop in!
Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN
Times: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Adults: £1 Children: £2.50 Family (2+4): £5
Website: www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson
Contact: 01329 233 734
Email: fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
Day Out With Thomas and Friends
Saturday 7 August until Sunday 15 August
This is the last chance to see Thomas at the Watercress Line in 2010 for the 65th Anniversary celebrations!!
Your travel ticket includes:
- Freedom to travel all day on steam hauled trains such as 'Henry' or 'Daisy' the diesel railcar.
- FREE activity sheet
- FREE 'live' entertainment with Mr Wizard shows and a bouncy slide/castle on Ropley picnic area
- FREE rides on 'Diesel', 'Thomas', 'Percy' and 'Toad'
- and much more too!
Location: The Watercress Line, The Mid Hants Railway Ltd, The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG
Times: Activities run between 9.35am to 4.30pm
Tickets: Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £45 Adult £15, Child (aged 2-16) £9
Website: www.watercressline.co.uk
Contact: 01962 733 810
Email: info@watercressline.co.uk
Freefall Festival
Monday 
2 until Sunday 22 August 2010
Get caught up in Winchester's summer arts festival for the under 18's and feel the rush! With music, dance and creative workshops for all ages, there's a huge range of activities to get involved in.
Theatre Royal Winchester, The Tower and The Discovery Centre have teamed up to create a programme of summer workshops in their own venues (from 2 to 15 August), culminating in a week of activities in specially erected marquees at Riverpark from 16 August. Over the weekend of 21 and 22 August everyone can come down to the park for 2 days of free events and performances. So if you want to dance, play in a band, perform, create stories, paint, sing or simply spill out your energy and creativity, get involved in Freefall. For news, tickets and more details of all the exciting activities, check out the website www.freefallfestival.org
Contact:
Theatre Royal Winchester: 01962 840440 (to book workshops) or 01962 844600 for general enquiries
The Tower Arts Centre: 01962 867986
The Discovery Centre: 0845 603 5631
Email: info@freefallfestival.org
Queen Victoria's Fleas!
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Children's activity day - come to the Royal Armouries Museum and see a Victorian flea circus recreate famous battles in history. Plus storytelling and also the chance to ride in a hobby horse recreation of the Charge of the Light Brigade.
Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown, Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN
Times: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Children 5+ £2.50 (under 5s free) Adults £1.00 Family £5.00 (2 adults & up to 4 children)
Website: www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson
Contact: 01329 233 734
Email: fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
Pirates Ahoy! Children's Activity Day
Thursday 12 August 2010
Come and join the Royal Armouries Museum motley crew. Enjoy fun on the high seas, with treasure chests, boat battles and piratical puppet shows.
Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN
Times: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Adults £1, Children £2.50, Family £5
Website: www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson
Contact: 01329 233 734
Email: fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
Gladiator Skool - Children's Activity Day
Tuesday 17 August 2010
Meet a fearsome Roman legionary, listen to ancient legends and even learn to sword fight at the Royal Armouries Museum junior Gladiator Skool!
Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN
Times: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Adults £1, Children £2.50, Family £5
Website: www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson
Contact: 01329 233 734
Email: fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
Falconry at INTECH Science Centre
Friday 20 August 2010
Get close to these magnificent birds of prey and meet their trainers at INTECH Science Centre. An all day event where you can informally talk to the trainers and get close to the birds. Flying demonstrations will happen twice a day usually around 11.30 and 2pm, depending on weather conditions.
Location: INTECH Science Centre, Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, SO45 5ST
Times: 11am - 3pm
Tickets: Event free after admission to the Science Centre (Child £5.50; Adult £8.00; Senior £6.50)
Website: www.intech-uk.com
Contact: 01962 863 791
Email: htct@intech-uk.com
Children's learn to knit workshop
Thursday 26 August 2010
Winchester Discovery Centre is holding a free learn to knit workshop for children and parents. Come and learn to knit with Winchester Discovery Centre's experienced knitters. Knitting needles and wool will be supplied. The workshop is designed for children aged 6 to 13 years old. Parents must stay with their children for the session and can learn to knit too!
Location: Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry street, Winchester, SO23 8SB
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Tickets: Free, but places are limited so you will need to book a place.
Website: www.hants.gov.uk/wdc
Contact: 01962 873 603
Email: clcewin@hants.gov.uk
Fort Fun Day - Battle of Britain
Thursday 2 September 2010
It's the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, train to become a pilot and find out about RAF tactics, keep fighting fit on the assault course and find out about wartime food rationing. No need to book - just drop in!
Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN
Times: 10am - 5pm
Tickets: Adults: £1 Children: £2.50 Family (2+4): £5
Website: www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson
Contact: 01329 233 734
Email: fnenquiries@armouries.org.uk
