What’s on for the school summer holidays in Halifax and Calderdale. You’ll find loads of free and cheap activities and events locally, as well as great ideas for further afield.
What’s Happening?
For one day only, we are stopping the traffic to make way for some extra special guests. On Saturday 24 August, seven larger-than-life scarlet giraffes are travelling all the way from France to lead a performance through our city centre – and they’d love you to come and say hello!
When – Saturday 24 August
Time – 4-5 pm (1hr duration)
Where – Follow the performance through Bradford city centre. Keep an eye on our website as we will announce more details soon.
Find out more here
Everyone’s welcome at this FREE family-friendly event, giving you a taste of what’s to come from Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
© Marc Jennings / upintheeire.ie
Created by legendary French street theatre company Compagnie OFF, Les Girafes is visiting as part of our build-up to Bradford 2025. Compagnie OFF work meticulously to craft wonderfully chaotic street performances that combine circus performances and spectacle with opera. That’s not all! During their wondrous walkabout, our long-necked friends will also be introducing us to bumbling keepers, performers, musicians – and even an opera singer parading high above the streets.
Les Girafes is perfect for young people and families looking for something free, fun and engaging this bank holiday weekend.
© Marc Jennings upintheeire.ie
How can I get involved?
Come and make some giraffes with us! Inspired by our larger than life guests we’re running workshops where you can make your own giraffes. In the weeks leading up to the event drop in at our free workshops at libraries across the Bradford district. Find out more here (page 5) as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.
© Marc Jennings upintheeire.ie
What is Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture?
Bradford 2025 is your next UK City of Culture – and we’ve started the countdown to an electrifying year. As the excitement bubbles under the surface, we are preparing 2025 to explode with hundreds of shows, exhibitions and events – by and for everyone, with much of it completely free to see.
Sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with all our future events and announcements. We can’t wait to see you there parading alongside Les Girafes and helping us carry the pride of Bradford.
© Marc Jennings / upintheeire.ie
Social Media and Links
Website – www.bradford2025.co.uk/girafes
X – @bradford2025
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bradford2025
Instagram – @bradford_2025
TikTok – @bradford2025
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Summer AdventureExperience Live Entertainment
Dance at the Silent Disco & Party Dances
Try your luck at our Family Gameshow
Watch entertaining Mascot Shows & snap a photo with our Park Mascot Scout!
And Not forgetting our usual offering!
With art activities each week, a garden to explore and National Playday celebrations too, Yorkshire’s award-winning art gallery is the perfect place to get creative as a family. Bring a picnic or visit the café and make a day of it!
Summer holiday activities are FREE for kids and half-price for grown-ups.
Families visiting with under 18s can use discount code FAMILY50 for 50% off when booking online or in person (valid 20 July to 1 Sept).
Plan your visit at hepworthwakefield.org
YSP Summer of Fun
Enjoy a visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park this summer holiday, spend time with friends and family soaking up art and nature, and making lasting memories together. Voted Yorkshire’s Tourist Attraction of the Year, every time you visit YSP you’ll be sure to discover something new.
Kids always go FREE and parking is FREE too.
Adults can join in the fun too with a Summer Visitor Pass, from just £40 for unlimited visits this season.
Explore exhibitions by exceptional women artists in the indoor galleries. Visit the Imagination Station in the Underground Gallery to enjoy drawing, making and chatting together, using playful Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in Bharti Kher: Alchemies and pick up a family resources to discover new exhibitions by Leilah Babirye and Elisabeth Frink.
Outdoors, come rain come shine, discover Little Wild Wood – a natural creative play space, designed to inspire imaginations – somewhere for kids to connect to nature and sculpture at their level.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, WF4 4LG (for SAT NAV use WF4 4JX)
Adventure Awaits at Yorkshire Wildlings Summer Holiday Camp!
Come and join us for days packed with thrilling activities, making new friends, and creating unforgettable memories in our enchanting woodland location.
Camp activities:
Den Building
Soft Archery
Arts & Crafts
Firelighting
Tightrope Walking
And much more!
£25 per child, per day. Ages 5-12. Limited places available. (Sibling Discount Available.)
Dates available:
28th July – 22nd August 2024
Monday – Thursdays
08:30 – 15:00
Visit: www.yorkshirewildlings.co.uk to book your child’s place!
Location – Denby Dale Road, Wakefield – Search Calderdrift Scout Campsite
