Come along to the Manor House Museum for the WWII Family History Sessions with genealogist expert, Andrea Pettingale.
From 2pm -3.30pm.
Tickets are £5 per person £3.50 with a Kettering Leisure Pass
Manor House Museum
Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus, and the guidance from the government in regards to mass gatherings and social distancing, the Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Playschemes and Play Days scheduled for April 8th & 15th have been cancelled.
For the latest information on Coronavirus and how the Council’s services are affected, please visit www.kettering.gov.uk/coronavirus
Come along to the Manor House Museum for the WWII Family History Sessions with genealogist expert, Andrea Pettingale.
From 11am -12.30pm.
Tickets are £5 per person £3.50 with a Kettering Leisure Pass
Have you found something that might be of archaeological interest?
Kettering Museum and Art Gallery are holding a *FREE* drop in session with Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox, at the Manor House Museum every last Friday of the month, from 1:30pm.
Don’t miss the chance to discover your find! For more information, visit: Archaeological Finds Surgery.
Make the most of Halloween this year around the Borough of Kettering! There\’s plenty of spooky fun days out, discos, movies, fancy dress, arts, crafts, workshops and much more for your little ones to enjoy during the October half term.
MANOR HOUSE MUSEUM
Come along to the Manor House Museum\’s Halloween Play Day on Wednesday 30th October from 10am until 3pm!
It\’ll be a fun-packed family day out on Kettering Market Place, with a host of FREE activities, including: face painting, crafts, the ghost train, circus of horrors, spooky storytelling, wickedly trails, musical games, a disco and much more!
Don\’t forget to put on your scariest outfit and enjoy some frightful fun.
WICKSTEED PARK
Wicky Bear is holding his annual Little Monsters Ball at Wicksteed Park on Saturday 26th October, and he can’t wait! He and his crew will be performing some spooktacular dances as well as hosting party games and a disco, the perfect spooky treat for your little ones this Halloween.
WESTLODGE FARM PARK
There\’s plenty of Halloween activities going on at the farm this year!
Don\’s miss:
SPOOKY HALF TERM FUN: Saturday 12th october until Saturday 2nd November. Loads of spooky activities to keep you entertained, including: Pumpkin carving, spooky walkways, witch\’s house tours, spooky tractor rides, panto style ghost stories plus all the usual fun of the farm.
GHOST HUNT BY TORCHLIGHT: Sunday 27th October. The ghosts of West Lodge Past have escaped and it\’s your job to find them! Search the grounds of the farm to find all of the ghosts. There will be prizes for the winners and a spooky disco, where you\’ll get the chance to dance and meet the ghosts!
KETTERING PARK HOTEL & SPA
On Thursday 31st October, Join the Spooktacular Kids Afternoon Tea, where you\’ll enjoy spooky dancing and ghoulish games with the team from Just Party, followed by a movie and popcorn!
Fancy dress is optional.
KETTERING BUCCLEUCH ACADEMY
Come along to Kettering Buccleuch Academy from Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November, 8am – 4pm, for the Halloween CSD Activity Camps for children in Reception all the way up to year 6!
You\’ll enjoy thriller dances, monster crafts, ghostly brownies and plenty more ghoulish activities during the half term holiday. Book online or call 01536 216431 for more information.
BURTON LATIMER COMMUNITY CENTRE
Come along to the Burton Latimer Halloween Show at the Community Centre for a Halloween party perfect for your little ones! You\’ll enjoy pumpkins, spiders, witches, gruesome treats and atmospheric music to celebrate the spooky season.
Booking is not required for this event, and the party starts at 10am.
THE CENTRE AT MAWSLEY
On Friday 25th October, come along to the Spooktacular Halloween Party for all your young ones!
Tickets are available from The Centre, which include a disco, fun & games and a Hot Dog!
ROTHWELL BAPTIST CHURCH
Are you a fan of robotics? Come along to the Rothwell Baptist Church on Tuesday 29th October from 10:30am for the October Half Term Robotics & Coding Club with iZWiZ Robotics.
Here you\’ll create Halloween themed robotic talking pumpkins and scary ghosts! Follow instructions and learn how to use basic block programming to control motors and sensors.
Have you found something that may be of archaeological interest?
Come along to the museum and meet our Finds Liaision Officer, Eleanore Cox, to find out more.
The sessions are all *FREE*
School is officially out for summer, and there\’s plenty of things to do around the Kettering Borough to keep the children entertained! From Sports to Crafts to Play Days, there\’s something for everyone during the half-term…
Kettering by the Sea, Kettering Marketplace:
Kettering by the Sea is making a splash again this year on the Market Place, bringing you a taste of the traditional British seaside combined with a host of free activities every week for a month on Mondays through to Saturdays.
You\’ll enjoy the giant sand pit, annual National Play Day, splash fountains, magic shows, games, theatre performances and much, much more! View the full timetable by clicking the title link.
Don\’t miss the annual Summer Sticker Trail too! The trail route can be picked up at the Kettering Museum and Gallery Tuesdays – Saturdays from 10am until 4pm. Complete the trail around the town, claim your treat and be entered into the prize draw!
*FREE* Summer Playscheme\’s around Geddington, Broughton, Wilbarston, Burton Latimer, Rothwell, Desborough and Mawsley are also available throughout the event, showcasing the Jack and the Beanstalk performance from the Looking Glass Theatre and Steve the Magician magic show. Visit www.thisiskettering/bythesea for more details on times and dates.
DON’T FORGET, there’s FREE parking in all Council owned car parks during the event on:
Friday 2nd August
Friday 9th August
Friday 16th August
Summer Holiday Crafts, Manor House Museum:
Join the Manor House Museum for a fun-packed programme of children\’s activities for the summer holidays! Perfect for children aged 3+ from Thursday 25th July – Saturday 31st August.
There will be different craft sessions available every day with the opportunity for your little ones to learn new skills and express their creative talents.
Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot. Click the title link for more information on prices, times and contact details.
Play Days, Kettering Marketplace:
Join us on the Marketplace every Wednesday during the summer half-term for a range of *FREE* things to do for all the children.
The New for 2019 Play Days comprises a number of summer activities, including: Short Story Theatre, Sports Day, Animal Magic, Family Fun Circus and more!
Visit the title link for more details. Every Play Day runs from 10am – 3pm, and the National Play Day will be held at the Museum & Art Gallery Gardens on Wednesday 7th August!
Street Sports, Kettering:
Don\’t miss the opportunity to get involved with *FREE* sports sessions led by qualified leaders in various locations around Kettering!
Build your team and compete in football, basketball or dodgeball at the end of summer tournament to be crowned Kettering Street Sports champions!
2pm – 3pm: 8-12 years.
3pm – 4pm: 12-17 years.
For more info, email leisure@kettering.gov.uk and to view the full timetable and locations of the sessions, please click the title link.
Pacesetter Summer Holiday Sports Clubs, Montsaye Community Sports Centre:
Pacesetter offers a fantastic holiday club for your children of primary and Year 7 ages at Montsaye Community Sports Centre from Thursday 25th July – Wednesday 28th August.
They hold the clubs in a variety of different venues which all have both indoor and outdoor facilities so not even the weather can stop them from doing what they do best – sport!!
The core day runs from 9am until 4pm with a half day option available.
The extended day runs from 8:30am – 5pm.
For more information on prices and to book your place, click the title.
Family Camping, Westlodge Farm Park:
Westlodge Farm Park offer an array of family-friendly activities throughout the Summer half-term, and a perfect way to spend quality time with your loved ones is to take part in one of the farm\’s family camping weekends!
The dates are as follows:
27th – 28th July and 3rd – 4th August.
Pitch your tent, enjoy a home reared hog roast, twilight walks, a camp fire, stargazing and all the fun the farm has to offer. It\’s the perfect summer, family event. For prices, click the title link.
Martial Arts Holiday Club, East Northants Taekwondo Club:
The East Northants Taekwondo Club, on Northampton Rd Pavillion, is offering Taekwondo classes for children between 5-14 years old during the summer half-term!
All classes are suitable for both new and current students and begin at 9am, and finish 3:15pm, on the following dates in August:
Tuesday 13th – Thursday 15th, Tuesday 20th – Thursday 22nd and Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th.
Click the title link for more information, or contact 07974 813922.
The Knibb Holiday Club, William Knibb Centre:
Your children will enjoy four days of fun packed activities, including arts and crafts, a day out, a visit to Kettering by the Sea, cooking, sports and more at the William Knibb Centre from Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd August!
The activity days begin at 9am and finish at 3pm.
For more information, click the title link or call 01536 5183390 to secure your place!
A friends evening talk by Duncan Webster, ARPS and President of the Kettering District Photographic Society at the Alfred East Art Gallery.
The evening begins at 7:30pm and admission is £4, or free to Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum.
An exhibition at the Manor House Museum!
Discover where the people of Kettering have gathered to enjoy their spare time, relax and play in this affectionate look into the history of some of the green spaces in Ketterig.
*Entry is FREE*
If you’re looking for some Easter arts and crafts activities, then treat the kids to craft fun workshops at The Manor House Museum:
- Colourful Key Wind Chimes – Tuesday 9th
- Springtime Spoon Puppets – Wednesday 10th
- Clay Play – Thursday 11th
- Excellent Easter Wreaths – Tuesday 16th
- Bunny in a Basket – Wednesday 17th
- Easter Egg Decorations – Thursday 18th
The sessions will last approximately 1 hour and take place at 10.15am and 11.45am. Booking is essential as the museum’s arts and crafts activities are very popular and often sell out.
- Children – £3
- Kettering Leisure Pass Holders – £2
- Young Friends of Kettering Museum and Art Gallery – FREE
To book, please call the museum on 01536 534 219 or email museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk
FREE drop in crafts are also available on Saturday 6th and 13th April, all day. The Manor House Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.45pm (last admission 4.30pm), please note the Museum will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. We are open Easter Saturday.
