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School holiday activities

There are lots of free and low cost family-friendly activities that take place in Leicester over the Easter holidays.  

Saturday 12 April

  • CQ Earlies
    Join CQ Earlies for free creative family activities across the Cultural Quarter including the opportunity to:
    • Perform at Curve
    • Make art at Two Queens
    • Try printmaking at Leicester Print Workshop
    • Get creative in a workshop inspired by the latest movie at Phoenix
    • Make a movie from scratch at LCB Depot
    • PLUS travel between venues on the FREE rickshaws! 
  • 12noon to 4pm across the Cultural Quarter
  • Ages upto 10 years
  • More information and to book places

Monday 14 April

Tuesday 15 April

  • Easter baskets
    Create your own basket by colouring and assembling the basket.
  • Easter card making
    • Drop in between 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Leicester Cathedral
    • Ages 3+; all children must be accompanied with an adult.
  • Easter crafts
    Easter themed papercrafts and colouring sheets.
  • Easter Eggstravaganza
    Its time for eggs, bunnies and baskets. Craft activities for children including making your bunny mask and following our Easter trail.
    • Drop in between 11am to 2pm at Newarke Houses
    • £4 for actiivities booked online; £5 on the door
  • Easter fun
  • Science in stories - Gansta Granny
    Use your STEM skills to create an alarm system to stop the Crown Jewels from being stolen.
  • Stay and play

Wednesday 16 April

  • Easter arts and crafts
    Join us to make an Easter basket, bunny/ chick and Easter card.
  • Easter craft - Bunny bags
    Make a bunny bag for your egg hunt.
  • Easter fun
  • Eggscellent Easter fun day
    Come along to the Guildhall and enjoy making lots of amazing Easter crafts. Make an easter hat, a hatching chick and a mini easter basket for treats. Then get your face painted* and enjoy the Easter themed trail.
    • 11am to 3pm at Leicester Guildhall
    • £4 per child booked online, £5 on the door
    • *Additional cost for face painting
  • Science in Stories - Gansta Granny
    Use your STEM skills to create an alarm system to stop the Crown Jewels from being stolen.
  • Stay and play

Thursday 17 April

  • Easter bonnet parade
    Come along and show off the Easter bonnets made during the craft sessions
  • Easter card making
    • Drop in between 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Leicester Cathedral
    • Ages 3+; all children must be accompanied with an adult.
  • Hoppy Easter!
    Hop along to Belgrave Hall for a day of bunny crafts and games. Make your own bunny ears and tail and take part in our bunny races on the lawn. Face painting, trails and garden games.
    • 11am to 3pm at Belgrave Hall
    • £4 for activities if you book online, £5 cash only on the door, adults free. 
  • Stay and play
  • Stay and play - Forest School

Sunday 20 April

  • Let's Ride - Roman Leicester Ride
    Join Ride Leicester on this unique opportunity to explore Roman Leicester.  The guided ride will provide a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of Roman Leicester along with an insight into the recent discoveries at Leicester Cathedral all brought to life by Hidden Histories Jim Butler.
    • Meet at 12noon at  Town Hall Bike Park, LE1 5BP
    • Booking required 
    • Children under the age of 16 must be wearing a helmet and be accompanied by an adult. 

Easter Monday 21 April

  • Old Town Festival: Roman Forum workshops
    WE NEED YOU!  Step back in time and help build a Roman forum that will be centre stage of the Old Town Festival! Join our free hands-on workshops led by renowned artist Olivier Grossetête.

Tuesday 22 April

  • Easter egg on a peg
    • Drop in between 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Leicester Cathedral
    • Ages 3+; all children must be accompanied with an adult.
  • Easter Holiday Railway Day 
    Come and enjoy the Easter holiday at Abbey Pumping Station and have a ride on the diesel driven Narrow Gauge Railway!
    The railway will be running for just 50p per ride on the day. Pay by cash at the station or by card at reception/café.
  • Old Town Festival: Roman Forum workshops
  • Stay and play

Wednesday 23 April

  • Easter Craft - Spring badge making
  • Old Town Festival: Roman Forum workshops
  • Play with clay!
    Come and make your own fabulous creation from clay and other craft materials. Bring an apron, hand wipes and an empty ice cream tub to carry your creation home.Trails around the garden and outdoor garden games. 
    • 11am to 3pm at Belgrave Hall
    • £4 per child booked online, £5 on the door
  • Stay and play

Thursday 24 April

  • Arty Play Fun Day!
    An arty extravaganza for all! Bring a t-shirt and create your own snazzy design. Face painting* and trails all day!
  • Easter egg on a peg
    • Drop in between 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Leicester Cathedral
    • Ages 3+; all children must be accompanied with an adult.
  • Old Town Festival: Roman Forum workshops
  • Roman Family Event
    Roman themed free family event will include entertainment in respect of a walkabout dragon, mosaic making, toga making and craft from the cathedral team. #
  • Stay and Play
  • Stay and Play - Forest School
    • 10am to 12noon New Parks CYPFC 

Friday 25 April

Saturday 26 April

  • Old Town Festival
    Meet a fire-breathing dragon, learn to march like a Centurion and help to recreate the entrance to a Roman Forum.  The Old Town Festival will incorporate traditional festivities for St George’s Day and a celebration of the city’s fascinating Roman heritage.
  • Let's Ride - Roman Bike Parade (Old Town Festival)
    Bring the whole family and pedal through history at the Roman Bike Parade, as part of the Old Town Festival! Transform your bikes into mighty chariots, dress in your finest Roman tunics or battle armour, and join the fun as we journey back to Roman Leicester.  A legendary cycling adventure awaits!
    • Meet at 12noon at Town Hall Bike Park, LE1 5BP
    • Booking required
    • Suitable for all ages and abilities

Sunday 27 April

  • Old Town Festival

Accessing activities

This summary is for information only and is correct at the time of publishing. View the webpage links or contact the individual providers directly to find out if the activities are suitable for your child or family needs.   Children must be supervised by a parent / guardian at all times. 

Activities are free to attend unless stated; however, fees may apply for additional activities or services available at the event. 

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