Families welcome at Wells Cathedral with creative activities, Explorer Backpacks and more!
Half Term Holiday Activities
During the holidays, join us at the Cathedral for creative family fun! With arts, crafts and other activities inspired by the Cathedral or by visiting exhibitions, our holiday activities are designed to help children discover and get creative.
Family holiday activities take place in the Education Room (unless otherwise advertised).
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Upcoming Activities: Mythical Creatures
Don’t miss our range of family-friendly activities throughout the Summer, all free with Cathedral admission! Part of Mythical Creatures at Wells Cathedral.
Singing Serpents Workshops
Thursday 23 July, 30 July, 20 August and 27 August, 11.30am
Join the search for the Cathedral’s missing mythical creatures this summer by tuning in to the musical language of the serpentine dragons! Learn to use your body to make the best singing sound you can, to communicate with the escapees, and sing mythical creature themed songs in the amazing surroundings of Wells Cathedral’s Chapter House. Come along to our Singing Serpents sessions during the summer holidays to find your voice, and maybe some scaly friends too!
Make a Dragon Puppet
Tuesday 4 and 18 August, 10.30am–3.30pm
Use our template to make a dragon puppet, then teach it some tricks!
Be a Bookmaker
Wednesday 5 and 19 August, 10.30am–3.30pm
Make a mini Chained Library book and fill the pages with animal-inspired illuminated lettering.
Print a Picture
Tuesday 11 and 25 August, 10.30am–3.30pm
Design a mythical creature, then explore printing techniques inspired by woodblock prints found in many of our library’s books.
Make a Clay Creature
Wednesday 12 and 26 August, 10.30am–3.30pm
Bring your ideas for a mythical creature to life by making a model from clay.
Explorer Backpacks
Children and young people can discover the Cathedral with our new ‘Explorer Backpacks’, available from the Welcome Desk.
Armed with a map and activity cards, find the matching sensory tools to help you explore. For example, at the clock, watch the jousting knights and ring a bell! You’ll also find a mini embroidered cushion to smell, a magnifying glass for close-up viewing, a soft, cuddly cat to stroke and of course a compass to help lead the way!
Whenever you choose to visit, ask for one of our free Family Trails at the Welcome Desk designed to suit a range of ages. With our changing themes such as Christmas, Easter, stained glass, saints, and shapes, as well as our children’s guide, there’ll always be something new to discover in the Cathedral!
Further Information
For more information about Family and Children’s events happening in the Cathedral, please email education@wellscathedral.org.uk or call 01749 673809.