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Drop into the Roundhouse for some free, family friendly heritage themed craft activities all through Birmingham Heritage Week!
Contribute to our Roundhouse Collage and have a piece of YOUR creativity on display at the Roundhouse.
Join us in our Event Space or Visitor Centre, 10:00am-4:30pm throughout the week!
Looking for a free and fun family activity? Drop into the Roundhouse for some free, heritage themed craft activities during Birmingham Heritage Week!
Contribute to our Roundhouse Collage. Add your Roundhouse themed artwork to our community collage and see your work displayed in our Visitor Centre. Have YOUR creativity included in a brand-new community focused interpretation of the Roundhouse.
Build a mini Roundhouse. Make a colourful mini model of the Roundhouse, layer by layer.
Make a 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.
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.
Drawing and colouring in. We have a lot of pens and some heritage themed colouring in, for grown ups (and little ones too).
Local Look Around Family Friendly Trial. Included with each craft is a family trail! Search for things at the Roundhouse, the canals for histories, sights, and smells. When you’ve finished the trail, head back to the Roundhouse. Get your trail sheet stamped with a smile and claim your prize! Ask a member of the team for a trial.
Please note that these sessions will take place in either the Roundhouse Event Space or our Visitor Centre from Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September, and Wednesday 11th – Sunday 15th September. The Roundhouse Visitor Centre is closed Monday 9th – Tuesday 10th September.
Why not make a day of it. Bring a picnic and sit in our beautiful courtyard, then explore our visitor centre or go on one of our tours!
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.
Dates: Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September, and Wednesday 11th – Sunday 15th September.
The Roundhouse Visitor Centre is closed Monday 9th – Tuesday 10th September, so these drop-in sessions WILL NOT take place then.
Time slot: 10:00am-4:30pm. No need to book, just drop in!
Where: The activities will take place either the Roundhouse’s Event Space or the Visitor Centre. Both are accessible via step-free access. The Roundhouse Event Space is at the bottom level of our courtyard.
Directions: View our "Getting here" page for detailed directions.
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. Anyone can contribute to our Roundhouse Community Collage!
What to wear/bring: Our Victorian cobbles can be a little uneven and steep in places so bring some sturdy, sensible shoes.
All equipment is provided by the Roundhouse, however if you would like to bring your own, please feel free to do so.
How much: The activities are free. We can accept cash and contactless donations, if you're able.
All crafts include a free hand-out for tour attendees "Local Look Around". A family friendly trail where you'll search for things at the Roundhouse and the canals for histories, sights and smells. Once finished, head back to the Roundhouse and get your trail sheet stamped with a smile and claim your prize!
Great for: Being part of a community artwork in Birmingham! 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.
The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham, B16 8AE
0121 716 4077
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