Schools out and the summer holidays are here — there’s so much happening locally that we are sure you’ll find something to keep everyone entertained without having to travel very far! Don’t forget to visit our website during the summer too as we’ll keep adding new events to our calendar too and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for daily updates; @rotherham_life and www.facebook.com/rotherhamlife.
Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August
9.00am to 3.00pm daily
(also 6th to 10th August, 13th to 17th August, 20th to 24th August and 28th to 31st August)
Future Stars Holiday Camps
Wickersley School and Sports College
Run by Rotherham United Community Sports Trust, Future Stars Holiday Camp give children the chance to interact with each other, enhance their footballing skills through training and matches, all this can be done whilst having fun and keeping active. The camp is suitable for children aged five to 14.
£12.00 per day or £50.00 per week
01709 827767 or sportdevelopment@rotherhamunited.net.
Tuesday 31st July
12.00pm to 4.00pm (and then every Tuesday and Friday in August)
Active Kids
Bramley Bill Chafer Centre, Flash Lane, Bramley
A range of multi sports activities for five to 16-year olds, provided by Bramley Parish Council.
Free but booking is essential
01909 510775
Wednesday 1st August
10.30am to 3.30pm
Animaltastic and Yorkshire Day Celebration
Rotherham Town Centre
Petting farm, stalls, games, crafts and face painting and more.
Free
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
Wednesday 1st August
10.30am to 12.30pm
Yorkshire Day Treasure Hunt
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
Explore the paths and the woodlands with us and discover the incredible variety of wildlife that lives in Yorkshire.
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on
Thursday 2nd August
10.30am to 12.00pm
Woodland Crafts
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
Make your own bunting using natural dyes and leaf bashing as we use what’s around us in this natural craft event.
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on
Tuesday 7th August
11.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Seaside Treasures
Clifton Park, S65 2AA
Join us and decorate your very own ceramic seaside keepsake. This activity is suitable for four to 11-year olds, accompanied by an adult, and booking is essential.
£4.00 per child
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th August
10.30am to 3.30pm
Clifton by the Sea
Clifton Park, S65 2AA
Three fun-packed days in Clifton Park! Alongside the existing water splash play area, sandpit, mini-golf, skate park and children’s rides, there will also be brilliant children’s entertainment and deckchairs for that real seaside feel! Rotherham Libraries will also be there with storytelling and craft sessions.
Free
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
Wednesday 8th August
10.30am to 12.00pm
Willow Craft
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
Make your own willow structure with whips such as fish, stars, pyramids or mats as you learn the basic principles of willow craft.
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on
Thursday 9th August
10.30am to 12.00pm (also on 21st and 29th August)
Pond Dipping
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
Drop-in session. Grab a net and explore the pond of Potteric
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on
Saturday 11th August
10.30am to 3.30pm
Wonderfully Wizardly
Rotherham Town Centre
Magical stories from Wizard Panryl, owls, crafts, meet Professor McGonagall, face painting and Magic Mirror Booth.
Free
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
Tuesday 14th August
10.30am to 12.30pm
Science Project
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
Make some cool experiments and view things under a microscope to have your mind blown!
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on
Tuesday 14th August
11.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Magical Mythical Creatures
Clifton Park Museum, S65 2AA
Dream up your very own mythical creatures and bring them to life with a variety of art materials. This event is suitable for four to 11-year olds, accompanied by an adult, and booking is essential.
£3.50 per child
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
Wednesday 15th August
11.00am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Fairies, Gnomes and Trolls
Boston Castle, Moorgate S60 2BD
Enter a mystical land for fairies, gnomes and trolls, let their imagination flow when making a fairy door and gnome home. Follow the magical trial around the castle and park so see what mischievous creatures they can find. This activity is suitable for four to 11-year olds and booking is essential.
£3.50 per workshop
01709 336633
Thursday 16th August
10.30am to 12.00pm
Beetle Mania
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
Our six-legged friends come in a variety of sizes and colours, but can you name some of them?
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on
Monday 20th August to Saturday 1st September
11.00am to 3.00pm
Market Beach
Rotherham’s Outdoor Covered Market
Beach-themed family fun including a sandpit, ball pool, entertainment, refreshments to purchase and much more.
Free
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
Tuesday 21st August
11.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Let’s Go On An Expedition
Clifton Park Museum, S65 2AA
Create your own expedition kit, with binoculars and compasses, ready for the expedition of a life time! This event is suitable for four to 11-year olds, accompanied by an adult, and booking is required.
£3.50 per child
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
Wednesday 22nd August
10.30am to 12.00pm
Honey, Honey
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
It’s World Honey Bee Day! How is honey made? Visit our honey bees and bee keeper to find out more!
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on
Wednesday 22nd August
11.00am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Making Art With Nature
Boston Castle, Moorgate S60 2BD
Come and join us as we explore the Castle grounds this summer.
Forage for leaves, twigs and other bits of nature and make your own piece of art inspired by and made with nature. This is suitable for four to 11-year olds and booking is essential.
£3.50
01709 336633
Tuesday 28th August
10.30am to 12.00pm
Mammal Masks
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
Find out about Potteric’s mammals and then make a giant 3D animal mask.
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on
Tuesday 28th August
11.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Create Animal Artwork or a Spoontastic Masterpiece
Clifton Park Museum, S65 2AA
Design and decorate your very own wooden spoon puppet or animal masterpiece. This event is suitable for four to 11-year olds, accompanied by an adult, and booking is essential.
£3.50 per child
www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
Wednesday 29th August
11.00am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Boston Castle Superheroes
Boston Castle, Moorgate S60 2BD
Dust off your cape and grab your favourite sidekick, join us at the Castle for an unforgettable adventure. Dream up and create your very own superhero using a variety of art materials. This creative workshop is suitable for four to 11-year olds and booking is essential.
£3.50
01709 336633
Thursday 30th August
10.30am to 12.00pm
Woodland Crafts
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB
Make some basic woodland structures and craft using simple tools and techniques such as a wooden snail or picture frame.
£6.00 per child (£4.00 for members)
01904 659570
www.ywt.org.uk/whats-on