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Drop into the Roundhouse for some free, family friendly heritage themed craft activities for our 150th Birthday Weekend. Make a mini Roundhouse, canal boat or a party hat to celebrate with us.
Join us in the Event Space from 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday! No need to book, just come and be creative!
Looking for a free and fun family activity? Drop into the Roundhouse for some free, heritage themed craft activities during our 150th Birthday weekend.
Make a paper canal boat. The Roundhouse is right next to the canal and was a great delivery spot for narrow boats. Come and cut out, colour in and decorate your own model canal boat.
Build a Roundhouse. Make a colourful mini model of the Roundhouse, layer by layer.
Paint a Roundhouse. We have mini-Roundhouse plaster models and we want to see how you’ll decorate your very own Roundhouse. Paint it and take it away.
Design a party hat. Its our birthday of course! Draw and colour your design. Cut, stick, fold and wear.
Drawing and colouring in. We have a lot of pens and some heritage themed colouring in, for grown ups (and little ones too).
Why not make a day of it. Bring a picnic and sit in our beautiful courtyard. During our 150th Birthday weekend we have other family friendly tours and activities. You can find out more here:
Birthday Weekend | Free Kayak Taster
Boat Tour | Heritage Working Boat trips
Birthday Weekend | City Walking Tour
These craft activities are free but if you’re able, we accept contactless or cash donations on a pay-as-you-feel basis in our Visitor Centre.
Where: The activities will take place in the Roundhouse’s Event Space, which is at ground level and wheelchair accessible.
What: Activities are short, drop-in craft activities and will take 20-30 minutes per child. Places are offered on a first come first served basis, with a maximum capacity of 20 people in the space. If you’re looking to bring a larger group of family for the session, please call ahead to let us know.
Suitable for: Children ages 6-12 years. Colouring sheets available for much younger children. Please note all children will need to be accompanied by an adult throughout the activity.
Timings: Activities will run from 10:00am – 4:00pm each day, with last admission to activities at 3:30pm,.
What to wear/bring: Our Victorian cobbles can be a little uneven and steep in places so bring some sturdy, sensible shoes are your friend.
How much: The activities are FREE. We can accept cash and contactless donations, if you're able.
Includes a free hand-out for tour attendees "Local Look Around". A family friendly trail that starts and ends at the Roundhouse.
Great for: Families and children looking for a fun and free creative activity. Make a day of it and bring a packed lunch to eat in our curved courtyard.
Directions: View our "Getting here" page for detailed directions.
The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham, B16 8AE
0121 716 4077
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