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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre Winter Activity Programme

Families can enjoy a variety of activities at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre this winter including painting, Christmas-themed crafts, Elf School, and festive films!

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre Winter Activity Programme

About North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre Winter Activity Programme

Winter Landscape Paint-Along
Saturday 23 November, 10am – 11.30am
£5
Age 16 years+ (children aged 12 – 16 years are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult)
Follow step by step instructions and leave with a finished canvas painting of a winter scene.
No previous experience required.
All materials provided.
Booking Required.

North Pole Express Stay & Play Sessions
Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 November
Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 December
10.45am – 11.45am
£4 per child (includes gift from Santa)
Age 2-5 years
Join Mr Christmas for a seasonal story and a craft before exploring the North Pole Express exhibition out with our public opening hours.
Booking Required.
NB: For school and nursery bookings please contact museums@northlan.gov.uk.

Collaged Christmas Cards
Saturday 30 November, 10am – 11.30am
£5
Age 16 years+ (children aged 12 – 16 years are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult)
Create some hand crafted, unique Christmas cards to give to family and friends.
No previous experience required.
All materials provided.
Booking Required.

Christmas Family Social
Saturday 30 November, 1.30pm – 3pm
Free
All ages welcome
Join us for a seasonal social where there will be Christmas cartoons, crafts and mystery Victorian objects.
Refreshments will be served.
Booking Required.

Elf School
Saturdays 7, 14 & 21 December, 10.30am – 12pm & 1pm – 3.30pm
£6 per child
Age 5-10 years
Be put through your paces by Holly to be trained as an Elf. Practice your present wrapping skills, learn some games and make a craft to take home. Elves will graduate with a certificate and gift at the end of their workshop.
Booking Required.

Christmas Movie Matinees
Wednesday 11, Wednesday 18 & Tuesday 24 December, 1.30pm
Free
All ages welcome
11 December: It’s a Wonderful Life
18 December: White Christmas
24 December: Miracle of 34th Street
Drop-in, no need to book.

Christmas Crafts
Monday 23 December, 12.30pm – 2.30pm
£2
All ages welcome
Make a Christmas tree decoration.
Drop-in, no need to book.

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