Throughout the Easter Holidays, Seven Stories will be celebrating the launch of our new exhibition, Time to Get Up, though a host of events and activities across the building. Families can unleash their creativity in Time to Illustrate, curl up together in the Attic for family story times linked to the new exhibition and go on a musical story adventure, and get down with a good old boogie woogie in Time to Get Up and Get Down. Find all of our details and links to book tickets below!
Time to go out for an Adventure
Tuesday 3rd, Thursday 5th, Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th April at 1pm
We're off out on adventure and we'd love you to come with us. Join one of our expert Story Catchers for an extra special Story Time event out and about!
Book Tickets
Approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for children age 5 + and their families - dress for the weather. £3 per person, Visitor Centre admission not required to attend this event. Please note that some of our adventures are more accessible than others - get in touch on 0300 330 1095 for details.
Time to Share a Story
Friday 30th March to Sunday 15th April, 10.30am/1pm/3.30pm
Head to the Attic for family Storytimes linked to our new exhibition, Time to Get Up. We'll be exploring all the themes with the added surprise of time-themed challenges and games!
Approximately 30 minutes. Free with entry to the Visitor Centre.
Time to Get Up and Get Down
Monday 2nd, Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th April at 2.30pm
Featured Book: Toddle Waddle by Julia Donaldson and Nick Sharratt
Monday 9th, Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th April at 2.30pm
Featured Book: Tanka Tanka Skunk by Steve Webb
Go on a musical story adventure and get down with a good old boogie woogie! Toddle waddle and dance along to our favourite songs and stories in a super sensory session for Under 4's and their grown-ups.
Book Tickets
Approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for children aged 1-4 years and their families. £3 per person, Visitor Centre admission not required to attend this event.
Time to Illustrate
Saturday 31st March, Tuesday 3rd, Thursday 5th, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th, Tuesday 10th, Thursday 12th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th April at 2.30pm
Dip your toe in the world of illustration and explore highlights of our Collection that show how real illustrators make their work. Have a go yourself and try out a variety of methods to create effects similar to original artwork that you can see in our new exhibition.
Book Free Places
Approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for children aged 6+ and their families. Free with entry to the Visitor Centre, booking is required.
Time to Create!
Friday 30th March to Sunday 15th April, all day
Our studio is the perfect place for families to draw, paint, write, make, doodle and build together. Be inspired by the picture books in our new exhibition and get creative with a range of techniques and activities.
All day. For all the family, free with entry to the Visitor Centre.
Time to Get Up Mini Spotlight Tour
Friday 30th March to Sunday 15th April, all day
Look out for Story Catchers popping up in the gallery to give mini spotlight tours of our brand new exhibition Time to Get Up. Listen out for tannoy announcements or keep a look out in the gallery.
Throughout the day, every day. For all the family, free with entry to the Visitor Centre.
You’ll find some brilliant craft activities in our Bookshop on Level 1 and the whole family can enjoy a delicious menu in our Café on Level 2 throughout half term!