Easter at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

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Families are invited to join North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell over the holidays to enjoy Easter arts, crafts, a Mini Zoo and more!

About Easter at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Listed Under Family and Kids Events / Arts and Crafts Events / Easter Holiday Events

Don’t forget you can explore the museum, tower and back garden play area every day from 12pm – 4pm (NB: the museum is closed on Sundays and on Good Friday & Easter Monday).

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Most activities are drop-in, so there is no need to book.

SATURDAY 5 APRIL
Spring Landscape Paint Along: Family Session (£5), 1pm – 2pm
Join us for 60-minute tutor led paint along session. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a Spring Landscape canvas to take home. A fabulous seasonal activity suitable for all the family. No previous experience required.

All materials provided.
Suitable for Age 6+
NB: All children must be accompanied by an adult

FRIDAY 11 APRIL
Easter Bunny Toddler Time (£3), 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Stories songs and a craft with a bunny theme.

Suitable for pre-school children and their carer.
All ages welcome.

SATURDAY 12 APRIL
Easter Bonnet Making Workshop (£5), 1pm – 2.30pm
All materials provided.

Suitable for Age 5+
NB: All children must be accompanied by an adult

SATURDAY 19 APRIL
Animal Man’s Mini Zoo (£5), 1pm – 2pm
Get up close and personal with animals from all around the world. This fun show is presented by experienced animal handlers and the show focus on close interaction and handling of animals.

Suitable for age 2+

PLUS... Easter arts and crafts (£1) 12noon – 3pm
All ages welcome
Drop in, no need to book

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