FAMILY FUN AT LEIGHTON HOUSE MUSEUM
Join
our family programme and special events for children at Leighton
House Museum, a unique and opulent
Victorian palace of art.
- Children £3 | FREE for accompanying parents or guardians
- Suitable for children aged 4 - 11 years old
- Timings: 2 - 3:30pm. Please note that session are NOT drop-in
and parents / guardians should remain in the Museum during the
course of the workshop. Please arrive on time
- For bookings enquiries please email museums@rbkc.gov.uk or call +44
(0) 20 7471 9153
BOOK TICKETS HERE
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‘Karagöz and Hacivat’, a traditional Turkish shadow
play
Saturday 16 February, 2 - 3:30pm
**SOLD-OUT**
Saturday 6 April, 2 -
3:30pm
Families will enjoy a mesmerising performance
lit against the traditional white curtain, or ‘mirror’, as Karagöz
and Hacivat attempt to solve everyday problems, meeting a host of
other characters along the way.
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SONG-WRITING WITH
SALOMÉ QUARTET, OUR RCM MUSICIANS
IN RESIDENCE
Saturday 23 March, 2 -
3:30pm
Join us and hear our musicians play live, learn about what a
quartet is and the roles of each instrument. Children will
also experiment with writing lyrics and will create the very
special gift of a song for someone special (Mother's
Day falls on 31 March, so that special person could be
Mum!)
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STORY TELLING WITH VANESSA
WOOLF
Saturday 27 April, 2 -
3:30pm
Celebrate the Spring season with an afternoon of magical
and enchanting storytelling with Vanessa
Woolf. Featuring Echo and
Narcissus at 2pm and Why Dogs
Chase Cats, a tale from the Orient at 3pm: you
choose to attend just one or stay for both!
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3D TEXTILE FLOWER MAKING
WORKSHOP
Saturday 11 May, 2 -
3:30pm
In collaboration with London Craft
Week and artist Lora Avedian, children will learn
how to create 3D textile flowers inspired by the Leighton House
Museum opulent décor and secret gardens.
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MORE FUN FOR
FAMILIES:
SCAVENGER HUNT TRAIL
Families can also try exploring the house with
our new Scavenger Hunt Trail, the first of a series of fun and
interactive trails helping you discover Leighton, his house and
garden. Ask for a pack in reception!
FAMILY TICKETING AND LOYALTY SCHEME
FOR YOUNG ADVENTURERS
Coming soon! Keep an eye on our website or
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