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Family Workshops

Whether your kids are creative, crafty or like to move and make music, we have a jam-packed workshop schedule to keep your little ones busy. Take a look below:

For ages 1-7

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Feel The Beat

Sun 8 Feb 2026

Join us for a fun, energetic, and inclusive percussion workshop designed for kids aged 3-7.

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One boy draws in a notepad with a green pencil, whilst the other shows off his handmade headband.
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Design Your Own Tiny Planet

Sun 15 Feb 2026

A fun workshop for kids, where imaginations can run wild as they design a tiny planet. For ages 5-11.

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Two sock puppets in front of a purple wall.
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Recycled Puppets Workshop

Sun 1 Mar 2026

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop creating your own puppets from recycled and repurposed materials. For ages 3-7.

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Goodnight Grooves

Sun 8 Mar 2026

Explore the magic of bedtime with a calming workshop using music, movement, and imagination for families. For ages 1-5.

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Tatenda Chitsamba playing on a drum
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Feel the Rhythm

Sun 15 Mar 2026

A hands-on music workshop, inspired by the rhythms and traditions of Zimbabwe. For ages 3-7.

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Family Yoga: For ages 3-7

Mon 16 Feb 2026

A playful yoga adventure, enjoy songs, animal poses and storytelling. For ages 3-7.

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A small child sits and plays a keyboard.
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Sonic Explorers

Tue 7 Apr 2026

Join early years’ musician Tatenda for a joyful, sensory music-making experience blending instruments and play. For ages 0-4.

For ages 8+

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One boy draws in a notepad with a green pencil, whilst the other shows off his handmade headband.
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Design Your Own Tiny Planet

Sun 15 Feb 2026

A fun workshop for kids, where imaginations can run wild as they design a tiny planet. For ages 5-11.

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A child wearing leggings and a lilac t-shirt sits on the floor and stretches.
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Family Yoga for ages 6+ with SEND

Mon 16 Feb 2026

Explore poses through play in this supportive, sensory-friendly yoga session for building body awareness. For ages 6+ with SEND.

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doodle of green viruses and bacteria on an orange background
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Cells, Viruses and Bacteria!

Wed 18 Feb 2026

A creative workshop inspired by enlarged images of cells, viruses and bacteria! For ages 8-10.

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Alchemy: Arts & Science Workshop

Fri 20 Feb 2026

A chance to discover the secrets of experimentation, just like the ancient alchemists. For ages 8-12.

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Fan Painting for Kids

Sun 22 Feb 2026

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the traditional art of Chinese fan painting. For ages 5+.

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Pop Art Costume Workshop

Wed 8 Apr 2026

Step into the world of Pop Art and design your own wearable masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol. For ages 8-12.

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Collage Still Life

Thu 9 Apr 2026

Explore the Andy Warhol exhibition and then create your own bold, stencilled, and collaged artworks. For ages 8-14.

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Two teen girls kneel on the floor whilst painting.
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Gallery Art Group

Saturdays 10 January – 7 February & 28 February – 28 March

A weekly art group, to let teens express their creativity and help build their portfolio. For ages 11-18.

February Half-term

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A child wearing leggings and a lilac t-shirt sits on the floor and stretches.
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Family Yoga: For ages 3-7

Mon 16 Feb 2026

A playful yoga adventure, enjoy songs, animal poses and storytelling. For ages 3-7.

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A child wearing leggings and a lilac t-shirt sits on the floor and stretches.
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Family Yoga for ages 6+ with SEND

Mon 16 Feb 2026

Explore poses through play in this supportive, sensory-friendly yoga session for building body awareness. For ages 6+ with SEND.

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Learning Studio

Museum Explorers

Sat 14 Feb 2026

Free, drop in. Make your own version of the Sutton Hoo helmet. For families with children aged 7+

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doodle of green viruses and bacteria on an orange background
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Cells, Viruses and Bacteria!

Wed 18 Feb 2026

A creative workshop inspired by enlarged images of cells, viruses and bacteria! For ages 8-10.

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two girls wearing headscarfs look how the light comes in through colourful petri dishes placed at a window
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Alchemy: Arts & Science Workshop

Fri 20 Feb 2026

A chance to discover the secrets of experimentation, just like the ancient alchemists. For ages 8-12.

Easter at Lakeside

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A small child sits and plays a keyboard.
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Sonic Explorers

Tue 7 Apr 2026

Join early years’ musician Tatenda for a joyful, sensory music-making experience blending instruments and play. For ages 0-4.

Children & Families
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A girl wears a headband
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Pop Art Costume Workshop

Wed 8 Apr 2026

Step into the world of Pop Art and design your own wearable masterpiece inspired by Andy Warhol. For ages 8-12.

Children & Families
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a photo of a collage with two red tree shaped pieces of paper stuck on a white bakcground and a green horizontal stripe glued on the bottom
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Performing Arts Studio

Collage Still Life

Thu 9 Apr 2026

Explore the Andy Warhol exhibition and then create your own bold, stencilled, and collaged artworks. For ages 8-14.

Promo Block Device

The Littlest Yak

Christmas comes to Lakeside with festive family theatre

Saturday 13 December – Sunday 4 January | Suitable for ages 3+

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