Half Term Round Up
Get ready for half-term with some rainy day inspiration (let’s not kid ourselves) and a little taster of what’s going on around the county this February.
Chinese New Year at Tullie House
Inspired by the museum’s exciting exhibition, ‘Riches of China: Splendour, Status and Symbolism’ Tullie House are celebrating Chinese New Year all week long. With drop-in sessions every day from 1pm – 4pm (free to families with annual tickets), have go at everything from crafting Chinese paper dragons and New Year lanterns to calligraphy and Chinese drums. What better way to fill in a rainy afternoon?
Megacon
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Calling all nerds. The Megacon returns on Saturday 17 February for another round of geeky goodness. Held at the Richard Rose Morton Academy, once again there’ll be merchandise stalls, Cosplay competitions, quizzes, raffles, as well as trading card, table top and console gaming tournaments, designed to provide hours of entertainment. The seperate age categories mean that everyone can join in and the convention has proved hugely popular with all ages in previous years. Be there or be square, you might say.
The Gincase
If, by some miracle, the weather does hold out for a day, pop along to The Gincase Farm Park at Silloth, for a breath of fresh air. Little ones will love the interaction with the friendly farm animals and the go-karts and quads, while the slighter older of you can browse the craft barn and enjoy a delicious homemade cake in the tearoom. And don’t worry if it does start to spot, the enormous indoor soft play barn means they’ll have fun come rain or shine.
Rheged
The Penrith visitor centre has a packed schedule for half-term week, from kids’ films, to family archery classes to a unicorn tea party – yes, you read that right. On Saturday 10 February drop-in and design your very own colourful, carnival mask to wear as you watch Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco’ come to life on the big screen. On Monday 12, Professor Pumpernickel returns with his science show, and by the same writer ‘Dragon Tamers’ on Tuesday 13 brings together storytelling, puppetry, science and special effects. Top the week off with Astral Circus who bring their acclaimed circus show to Rheged for all ages, featuring comedy, aerial acrobatics, fire, balance, juggling and plenty more antics.
A Heart at Sea
The Old Fire Station
For something a little bit different, this stunning piece of visual storytelling and intimate gig-theatre will resonate with all ages, young and old. An epic musical folktale told on a miniature scale, A Heart at Sea uses haunting live music and intricate puppetry to tell the story of a young boy who bottles up his heart and throws it into the sea. Join the hero as he embarks on a wild, nautical journey to recover his missing heart. An all round visceral, heart-warming experience.
Recommended for ages 7+
www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city
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