It’s a packed programme of hands-on, creative and curiosity-fuelled activities at The Beacon
WHAT’S ON THIS SUMMER AT THE BEACON
It’s a packed programme of hands-on, creative and curiosity-fuelled activities.
by Danni Murphy
From prehistoric cave art and pirate adventures to rocket launches, animal encounters and LEGO coding – all of the sessions are designed to be fun, educational and enjoyed by all ages.
CAVE ART WORKSHOP
Monday 20 July
11am & 2pm | £5 per child
Travel back to the Prehistoric age! Explore the environment our ancestors lived in. Learn how cave art represented the people, have a go at making the art and hear about the lost stories that went with it.
GLASS WORKSHOP
Wednesday 22 July & 19 August
11am & 1pm | £22 per child
Make a bowl or wall hanging in this glass fusing class. All materials will be provided.
PET ENCOUNTERS
Every Thursday throughout Summer holidays
11am, 1pm, 3pm | £7.50 per child, £4.50 per adult
Featuring a different animal theme each week. Visit our website to see what’s coming up!
LEGO WEDO WORKSHOP
Every Friday throughout Summer holidays
11am & 2pm | £5 per child
Build, code and create exciting new projects. Each week features a different theme.
COASTAL WORKSHOP
Sunday 26 July
11am & 2pm | £5 per child
Discover Whitehaven’s seaside history, explore how the ocean changes old places, and make your own mini coastal scene.
IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE
Tuesday 28 July & Monday 17 August
11am & 2pm | £5 per child
Join the Beacon Rocket Scientists as they defy gravity and shoot rockets in to ‘space’.
BECOME AN ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR THE DAY
Sunday 1 August
11am & 2pm | £5 per child
Dig into the past with hands-on activities, exciting discoveries, and real research to uncover the true stories behind history’s mysteries.
PIRATE EXTRAVAGANZA
Monday 3, Wednesday 5, Friday 7, Saturday 8 August
11am & 2pm | £5 per child
Join us for an Arrghmazing Pirate Adventure, packed with hands-on fun, creativity and discovery! Arrr you ready?
www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
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