School holidays, things to do

[Brogieb 10]

Hi was just wondering if anyone had any ideas for things to do and go in the 6 weeks holidays. Got a daughter at 6 and a son at 2. Also is there any fairs or anything in local parks?

Thanks for a reply

[donotremove 10]

Talk to them.

Go on walks around the city and it's surroundings.

Play in the park with them / feed the ducks etc.

Get them joined up at the local lending library and choose books with them. The library should have a programme of events taking place with children in mind.

 

Do lots of free stuff and spend 6 lovely weeks together. It will be all too soon that you're sending them back to school.

[Andy C 85]

Have a look here for events going on: http://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/events

 

Take a bus into the countryside: http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=17179871850

 

Take a Tram ride: http://www.supertram.com/exploresheffield.html (although be aware the Hillsborough line is closed for upgrade work, Meadowhall and Halfway lines still running though).

 

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Also - Barlow Carnival takes place Saturday 16th August, usually a good day out http://www.barlowcarnival.co.uk/

[dream_clover 10]

as you now 6 week holiday has started and iv been searching the web trying too find discount vouchers that are easy too download for Sheffield for things too do for both me and the kids does anyone know ov any sites or vouchers available

[peakexpat 10]

Will have a search around for vouchers for you later on but in the meantime don't forget the free things around Sheffield. Heeley City Farm, Graves Park Farm, Rivelin river walk and outdoor pool, Millhouses Park, Endcliffe Park, Padley Gorge. Loads of top free days out around Sheffield that would only cost you your dinner!

[monkeygirl 10]

have a look on netmums and look under "local" or "noticeboard" - they have a diary of local events for kids and families

[cookingfat50 10]

Hi was just wondering if anyone had any ideas for things to do and go in the 6 weeks holidays. Got a daughter at 6 and a son at 2. Also is there any fairs or anything in local parks?

Thanks for a reply

 

take them to Heeley city farm, the butterfly centre at todwick, or forge dam, padley gorge, google places to take kids on holiday from school try cresswell crags and see the cave men drawings and other things. look in he star they may have published places to go sure there will be some thing happening on Devonshire green, take them round the museum at western park good luck x

[escort1 10]

take them to Heeley city farm, the butterfly centre at todwick, or forge dam, padley gorge, google places to take kids on holiday from school try cresswell crags and see the cave men drawings and other things. look in he star they may have published places to go sure there will be some thing happening on Devonshire green, take them round the museum at western park good luck x

 

Sheffield by the Seaside is on again in the Peace Gardens from July 31st.

[supernov 10]

any ideas what to do with a little girl who is a tech geek

[andyofborg 11]

give her a soldering iron, screwdriver, lots of meccanno and electronic components and a raspberry pi and say

 

CREATE!!!!!

[alternageek 10]

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[WhirlowHall 10]

Whirlow Hall Farm are running their annual playscheme again this summer, for children aged 6 - 11 years. One week only, Monday – Friday, 18th – 22nd August, 9:00am to 3:30pm each day. Fully supervised farm fun activities:

 

Mon 18th August – Farming and wildlife

Tue 19th August – Farming fun

Wed 20th August – Farming and cooking

Thur 21st August – Pony care

Fri 22nd August – Pony care

 

See the Whirlowhallfarm website for more details and how to book a place, or ring 0114 2360096. There's even a discount if you book more than one day or more than one child!