Creative Kids Holiday Club
Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 October 2026 | 9.30am - 3.30pm
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27 October 9.30am – 28 October 3.30pm 2026
A holiday club for young artists and creative minds.
Tickets - Coming Soon | £25 per child*
*20% off sibling discount available
For ages 6-11
Looking for a school holiday activity that goes beyond ordinary childcare?
The Herbert Art Gallery Holiday Club is designed especially for imaginative 6 – 11 year olds who love to create, experiment, and express themselves.
Each full day is packed with hands-on arts and crafts, giving children the chance to explore new techniques, expand their artistic skills, and discover their own creative voice. This October half term, our Holiday Club takes on an autumnal twist with seasonal crafts, spooky-themed activities, and plenty of Halloween-inspired fun. As part of the day's adventure, we'll also enjoy a short supervised walk to St Mary's Guildhall, giving children the chance to discover another of Coventry's historic landmarks and explore this remarkable medieval building. It's the perfect blend of creativity, history, and seasonal excitement, making for an unforgettable half-term experience.
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 and settling-in activities
10am – 12pm
Facilitated activities led by our Learning and Engagement Team.
12pm – 12:30pm
Lunch time. Please send your children with a packed lunch and refillable water bottle.
12:30pm – 2pm
Explore the museum and enjoy drop-in craft activities in our dedicated creative space, plus a visit to St Mary’s Guildhall.
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. We also provide a chill-out area for those children who want a bit of quiet time, where they can settle in and watch a film with friends.
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 £5 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.