Youth Artists Holiday Clubs
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 28 & 29 July, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 August 2026 | 9.30am - 3.30pm
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28 July 9.00am – 19 August 3.30pm 2026
Designed especially for creative 7 to 11 year olds, our new Herbert Art Gallery Holiday Club offers a full day of hands-on arts and crafts inspired by our current exhibitions.
*Price includes refreshments and admission to the museum.
Looking for a school holiday activity that goes beyond ordinary childcare?
The Herbert Art Gallery Holiday Club is designed especially for imaginative 7 – 11 year olds who love to create, experiment, and express themselves.
Each full day is packed with hands-on arts and crafts, all inspired by our current exhibitions, giving children the chance to explore new techniques, expand their artistic skills, and discover their own creative voice. Our friendly, DBS-checked museum learning team leads every session, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where children can try new things and let their creativity shine.
Whether your child dreams of painting, sculpting, or making something entirely unique, our Holiday Club offers a vibrant alternative to traditional childcare—combining fun, learning, and self-expression in a way that only a museum setting can provide.
Give your young artist a holiday full of creativity, curiosity, and confidence!
What does a typical day look like?
9:30am – 10am
Arrival, registration, lunch check, and settling-in activities
10am – 12pm
Facilitated sessions led by a professional artist. Children don’t just create—they meet real artists who inspire and guide them
12pm – 12:30pm
Lunch in our café, including a hot meal and dessert, supervised by our Learning and Engagement team to encourage a positive, social experience
12:30pm – 2pm
Explore the museum and enjoy drop-in craft activities in our dedicated creative space
2pm – 3pm
Open creative time with access to a wide range of art materials. When the weather allows, we head outdoors for games and nature-inspired activities in our community garden
3pm – 3:30pm
Tidy-up time and preparation for home (with a little encouragement to take those good habits with them!)
Activities are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive, engaging, and suitable for a range of abilities—perfect for children who enjoy creative and imaginative experiences.
Key Information:
- Drop off is 9.30am at the museum, and pick up time is 3.30pm.
- Please be aware that late pick-ups will incur a £10 charge for every 10 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time.
- Children will need to bring a packed lunch with them.
- Water/squash will be provided and available throughout the day.