Summer Holiday Activities for Children & Teens
Summer Holiday Activities
2 August – 1 September
Enjoy the summer holidays at The Higgins Bedford with creative and STEM activities for children and teens.
Kevin’s Creation Station: Explore The Higgins Bedford with Kevin the Platypus and get creative in our arty crafty workshops. Includes Batik art, clay modelling, lacemaking, printmaking and decorating a bug themed pencil case.
Creation Station for Teens: Join local artist and illustrator Katie Allen and have a go at something new. Includes drypoint etching and modern brush calligraphy.
Summer STEAM: Join in STEM inspired activities with an arty twist. Includes designing rockets, nature themed crafts, sun prints, star gazing crafts and making Victorian optical illusion toys.
Puggle Club for Under 5’s: Explore a range of natural found objects and have a go at creative play.
Find out more about the workshops and how to book on The Higgins Bedford website.
Upcoming Events
Music24 Wellbeing Sessions: EFT & Soundbaths
Every Wednesday from 27 July – 31 August, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Free Entry (£3 Suggested Donation) – Booking Essential
Join Music24 for a six week programme exploring Emotional Freedom Technique (‘tapping’) and Soundbaths. With the help and guidance of EFT practitioner, Dawn, and Soundbath technician, Nathan, you can immerse yourself in this lifting experience that supports and improves emotional wellbeing. Book your place by emailing info@music24.org.uk
Portable Antiquities Scheme
Wednesday 27 July, 1pm – 3pm
Free Entry – Booking Essential
Have you ever found archaeological objects whilst digging in the garden, taking the dog for a walk or metal detecting? Bring them in to Matt Fittock, Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme, and find out more about them. Book your place by emailing Matthew.Fittock@
Shopping at The Higgins Bedford
New to The Higgins Bedford shop, a selection of holiday greetings cards inspired by coastal scenes and made from artworks by Laura Knight, Edward Bawden, Eric Ravilious and Carry Akroyd. Pop into the shop to have a browse.