Summer Holiday 2016
Playschemes and Activities list
25th July to 1st September
Listed here are ongoing exhibitions, daily activities and playschemes. For more information please contact the organisers directly.
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Exhibitions & Attractions
Event Name / The Brick KingdomDetails / An exhibition of medieval fantasy LEGO® models
The Brick Kingdom Exhibition is a culmination of four years of experience building amazing creations for clients all over the World.
Over 20 LEGO artists were involved in its production. Many of these individuals are full-time employees of Bright Bricks and others were brought in due to their specific LEGO building skills for certain types of LEGO models. Put simply, we wanted the best-of-the-best from the LEGO community.
Location / Stockwood Park Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Dates / Start date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016
Finish date: Sunday 4th September, 2016
Times / 10:00 - 17:00
Fees / Adult: £4 Child: £3 Group of 4: £12 Group of 6: £15
Website / http://www.lutonculture.com/stockwood-discovery-centre
Event Name / LEGO workshops
Details / To celebrate The Brick Kingdom LEGO exhibiton join our myths and magic themed LEGO activities and take home a LEGO dragon.
Open to ages 5 years plus. Please note, these workshops are NOT suitable for under 5s due to small parts
Location / Stockwood Park Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX
Dates / Sessions take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1st August to 1st September
Times / Session one: 10.15am Session two: 11.45am
Session three: 1.45pm Session four: 3.15pm
Sessions are approximately 50 minutes each.
Fees / £10 each session, per child, including exhibition entry
Website / http://www.lutonculture.com/stockwood-discovery-centre
Event Name / Crafty Creations Workshops
Details / Drop in sessions with no need to book places for children aged 5 years +
Tuesday: Design and make a funky medal or trophy
Wednesday: Be a champion and make a medal or trophy
Thursday: Create your own arty masterpiece
Location / Luton Central Library, St. Georges Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
Dates / Sessions take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2nd August to 25th August
Times / Session one: 11am to 12pm
Session two: 2pm to 3pm
Fees / Free – donations welcome towards the redevelopment of Wardown Park Museum
Website / http://www.lutonculture.com/luton-libraries
Event Name / Summer in the Sun 2016 by LoveLuton
Details / Following the success of last year's event, we are delighted to announce that Summer in the Sun will return for its fourth year this August! A full programme of activities will run over the event in St George's Square including a beach, Victorian fairground rides and games, face painting, donkey rides, a beach party, games and competitions!
Location / St Georges Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
Dates / Saturday 20th August to Friday 26th August 2016
Times / 11.30am to 6.30pm
Website / http://www.loveluton.org.uk/summer-in-the-sun/
Attraction / Hart Hill Adventure Playground
Details / Open access playground for risky and challenging child led play.
Address / Falks Hill, Hart Lane, Luton, LU2 0FN
Tel no / 01582 431311
Ages / For children 6 to 16 years old (under 6’s need to be accompanied by an adult)
Opening times / Tuesday 26th July to Friday 2nd July
2pm to 6pm
Fees / Donation £1.00 per child or £2.00 per family
Website / http://www.futuresfunfactory.co.uk
Attraction / Futures Fun Factory
Details / The ideal place for children to have fun in a safe and exciting environment. Our soft play centre is packed with creative play equipment with dedicated areas for teens, toddlers and babies. Can also be booked for parties.
Address / Futures House, The Moakes, Luton, LU3 3QB
Tel no / 01582 492166
Ages / Up to 16 years
Opening times / Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm
Please see website for session times and prices.
Website / http://www.futuresfunfactory.co.uk
Event Name / Kidd 'n' Play
Details / The newest indoor soft play centre in Luton, designed to make every visit memorable and full of fun. Learning and developing through play. Enjoy Kidd Café where you can relax while the children play. Let them burn off that excess energy, climb on our exciting three tier frame, slide down our three lane slide or run free through tubes & more. For the under 5’s there’s ball juggler, climbing, slides and more. Babies are catered for too with our stimulating, sensory zone, learning and exploring all in one.
Location / First Floor, The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street, Luton, LU1 2NB
Dates and times / Monday to Friday : 10:00am to 6:30pm
Saturday: 9:30am to 7:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Fees / Under 1yrs Free entry
Under 5yrs £5.50
5yrs Over £6.50
Adults £1.50 (£3 When accompanied only by a child under 1yrs)
Website / www.kiddnplay.co.uk
Event Name / Jumparena
Details / Double your excitement, the bouncy trampolines are here to give you a thrill ride. Our wide range of activities are way too special to be missed. With over 50 interconnected trampolines, you will just be seen bouncing off the walls. Sounds crazy! Our indoor parks boast of dodgeball courts, free jumping foam pits, basketball hoops and much more.
Location / Ground Floor, The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street, Luton, LU1 2NB
Dates and times / Open Monday to Sunday 10am to 10pm
Fees / Toddler jump - for children under 5 years old.1 hour jump session, children must be accompanied by a parent (Parents go free) £5 per person plus Jumparena grip socks £2 per pair
Open jump - for those over 5 years old. 1 hour jump session £10 per person plus Jumparena grip socks £2 per pair
Party Package - groups of 10 jumpers minimum, sessions are 90 minutes including a 1 hour jump session, food and drink included, Jumparena grip socks included in price of £16.50 per person.
Website / http://www.jumparena.co.uk/
Booking / Book online or email us
Attraction / MFA Bowl
Details / Bowling and arcade fun for all the family! See website for booking and prices.
Summer Sizzler Offer - £5 for two games when booked and paid for online.
Address / The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street, Luton, LU1 2NB
Opening times / Open daily 10.00 am to late
Website / http://mfabowl.com/luton
Attraction / Cineworld
Details / 11 screen cinema, including cheap nights on Tuesday, autism friendly screenings and a weekend kids club.
Address / The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street, Luton, LU1 2NB
Opening Times / 11.00 am to late every day
Website / http://www.cineworld.co.uk/
Attraction / Tokko Youth Centre
Address / 7 Gordon Street,Luton,LU1 2QP
Details / Various trips, projects, activities, drop-in’s and more for young people aged 13 – 19 years.
Daily activities / Lots of daily activities – please see website for more information
Ages / 13-19 years, up to 25 years with a disability
Fees / Tokko Membership is £15 per person – fees may apply for certain trips or activities.
Booking / 01582 544990 or
Website / http://tokko.co.uk/whats-on
Attraction / Whipsnade Zoo
Details / Lots of animals to see, talks and experiences, places to eat and much more. A great day out for all the family.
Including this holiday:
Zoorassic Park– 23rd July to 4th September
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo will be home to life-size animatronic dinosaurs as part of an immersive new exhibit where you can learn about the fascinating creatures that lived more than 65 million years ago.
From the formidable tyrannosaurus rex to the gentle brachiosaurus, visitors will be transported to a prehistoric world where they can marvel at the giants that once roamed the earth.
There’s plenty of dinosaur-themed fun to keep the whole family entertained inside Zoorassic Park, with fossil digging activities, live dinosaur pop up talks from our presenters, ‘How to train your dinosaur’ daily shows and an education trail for the little ones. Visitors can also learn about the important work ZSL’s scientists and conservationists do in the lab and in the field, and how we can use our knowledge to help prevent other animals from going extinct. But the fun doesn’t end there, with families also able to tuck into some prehistoric bites at our food outlets*, or turn themselves into their favourite dinosaur with fantastic designs by our face painting* team. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable visit to Zoorassic Park this summer! (included in zoo admission, *extra fees apply)
Dates / Open every day of the year except Christmas Day
Times / 10.00am to 6.00pm (last entry 5pm)
Fees / See website for fees and further details
Website / http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
Attraction / Woodside Farm & Leisure Park
Details / Petting zoo, indoor soft play, café, farm and gift shop, birthday parties, adopt an animal and much more!
Animal Encounters: Specially organised 'Animal Encounters' are run daily throughout the year. During these our staff host interesting talks and demonstrations witha range of our animals.
‘Cheeky Monkeys’ Play Barn: Indoor heated play area with lots to explore. With a relaxing cafe with hot and cold food for Mum and Dad to relax.
Dates / Open Daily 8.00am to 5.30pm (Last entry 4.15pm)
Fees / Adults & Children £6, under 2’s free
Disabled £5
Carer £5
Ticket includes: Entrance to the Farm, Tractor Rides, Cuddly Encounters,Funfair Rides, HeatedIndoor Softplay, Outdoor Play Areas including Trampolines
Website / Check out the facebook page for details of their activities.
Attraction / Mead Open Farm
Details / For a full and active day out with loads of summer fun, rain or shine, join us at Mead Open Farm this summer!
Dates / 10am until 6.00pm with last entry to the Farm being at 5.00pm
School holiday fees / Adults £11.95, Children 2-16 £10.95, under 2’s free, OAP £11.75
Save £1 on each ticket by booking online
Some activities have an additional fee.
Website: / http://www.meadopenfarm.co.uk/
Attraction / Dunstable Downs
Details / National Trust site and a Site of Special Scientific Interest for the quality of the chalk grasslands. Miles of footpaths and circular walks. The wind-swept ridge provides ideal conditions for a variety of air sports, especially kite flying. On calmer days it's the ideal site to enjoy the view and a picnic.
Summer 2016: Kite festival Saturday 30 July 11am to 5pm (no fee), Beautiful Butterflies Saturday 13 August 2pm to 4pm (£4 per person)
Address / Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, LU6 2GY
Tel No. / 01582 500920
Times / Chiltern Gateway Centre open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily
Fee / Free admission – fees may apply for some activities please check the website
Contact /
Website: / Dunstable Downs
Attraction / Grove Theatre
Details / Theatre and films showing throughout school holidays. Captain America: Civil War, Eddie the Eagle, Disney's Beauty and The Beast (amateur performance performed by Grove Production Project), Richard III (performance by Almeida Theatre).
Please check website for dates, times, fees and certificate information.
Address / Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
Tel No. / Box Office 01582 60 20 80 (opt 7)
Website / http://www.grovetheatre.co.uk/
Attraction / Leighton Buzzard Theatre
Details / Showing performances and films for children during the school holidays:
Almeida Live: Richard III (Cert: 15), Florence Foster Jenkins, Long Way North, Alice Through the Looking Glass, World Cup 66 minute by minute, Tales of Tales , A Hologram for the King, Angry Birds, The Secret Life of Pets, The BFG, ICE Age: Collision Course
Ghostbusters (the remake).
Please check website for dates, times, fees and certificate information
Location / Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RX
Booking / Box Office 0300 300 8125
Website / Leighton Buzzard Theatre
Attraction / Woburn Safari Park
Details / Woburn Safari Park is an action packed day for all the family. From the Road Safari where you can go round as many times as you like to the Foot Safari where you can mingle with the animals, and grab lunch before watching the keeper demonstrations.
Please note: you can only enter Woburn Safari Park in your own vehicle, you cannot enter the park if you are on foot.
The Mammoth Play Ark, a hugeindoor soft play centrefor juniors is a treat for kids to blow off steam and is one of the largest in Bedfordshire! Parents can enjoy the Restaurant, while the little ones monkey around on rope bridges, climbing frames, slides and in the ball pools.
Amur Tiger Charity Weekend – 30th to 31st July (no additional fee – donations to the Amur Tiger Conservation project are welcome) Join in the tiger-themed fun and games with our carnivore keepers.
Opening Dates / Times / Open daily:
10.00 am to 6.00pm. Last entry 5.00pm.
Fees / Adult £22.99, Child £15.99, Senior Citizens £19.99
Buy tickets online and take advantage of savings on group or individual tickets.
Website: / http://www.woburn.co.uk/safari/
Attraction / Go Ape at Woburn Safari Park
Details / Days out at Go Ape are about living life more adventurously, having fun on our high ropes with friends and family and getting in touch with your inner Tarzan (he’s in there, we promise).
Go Ape offers two to three hours of fun and adventure. It’s a great way to get outdoors and try something a little bit unique. Our high ropes adventure experience takes one lush, green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery. Then we add a smattering of tree top high wire, tricky crossings (using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire) and unforgettable zip wires.
Opening Dates / Open all dates of Summer holidays including the bank holiday
Times / 10.30 am to 2.30 pm (last entry)
Ages / Over 10 years and over 1.4m tall
Fees / 10-15 years £25.00
16+ £33.00
Website: / http://goape.co.uk
Attraction / Wrest Park
Details / This is a wonderful 90-acre historic landscape and French-style mansion which will take its rightful place amongst the country's great garden attractions - and give locals and visitors to Bedfordshire a superb new day out.
Offer daily activities for children and families – see website for further information:
· Victorian Explorers – Monday 25th to Friday 29th July
· Ugly Bug Safari – Monday 1st to Friday 5th August
· Awesome Archaeology – Monday 8thth to Friday 12th August
· Garden Explorers – Monday 15th to Friday 19th August
· Nature Detectives – Monday 22nd to Friday 26th August
Address / Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
Days / Times / Weekends - 11.00 am to 5.00 pm
Tickets / Available on the day
Fees / English Heritage Members Free
Adult £10.80, 5-15 years £6.50, Concession £9.70, Family £28.10
Website: / Wrest Park
Children’s Centre activities