Families
All our family activities are free. Come and discover, create and learn together
Our family programme aims to create a welcoming space for family members of all ages to come together and connect with each other. Try an intrepid Welly Walk in Whitworth Park, one of our popular play activities, or some collection-inspired crafting. All of our family activities are free and are designed to help you to enjoy a fun, stress-free visit – scroll down to find out what’s on offer.
We understand that the little things can make a big difference to a day out with babies, toddlers or preschoolers. We’ve tried our best to think of everything to make your visit that bit more brilliant – from buggy parks to free nappies and wipes.
You can find more practical information for visiting families here.
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Art Baby
Sensory play sessions in the beautiful surrounds of the gallery, especially for non-walking babies and their grown-ups
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Feel Good Kids Art Club
A fun and expressive art and mindfulness session for 6-12-year-olds.
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PLAY days
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources.
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Outdoor Art Club
Workshops that bring art, nature and creativity together that take place come rain or shine.
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Quiet Mornings
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs.
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Afrocats x Whitworth present…
Join Afrocats and the Whitworth as they join forces again for a vibrant and creative cultural experience for all ages. This event will feature a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, storytelling, music, singing, dancing, and movement.
Session dates spring 2024:
Future dates for later in 2024 will be released closer to the time.
Free, drop-in, no need to book.
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