A woman and a young child doing crafts in the park
Free

2 Jun 2025

Creative Play for Under-5s

Get crafty in Bowling Park at this special session for under-5s and their grown-ups.

Event Details
Date 2 Jun 2025
Times 10am–12:30pm
Location The Beacon – Bowling Park
Ages Under 5s

Toddlers and their grown-ups can get arty at this special creative morning – presented as part of Our Patch, Bradford 2025’s free community creativity programme.

It all takes place at Bowling Park in The Beacon, our unique touring venue, and it’s completely free – just turn up on the day.

Littl’uns are welcome to take part in two different activities – one inside The Beacon and the other outdoors in Bowling Park (weather permitting). Older siblings are welcome to join us, too.

DRAW! Workshop

Join a local artist, Maddie from Story Bees, inside the Beacon for a fun, hands-on drawing and craft session for families with young children – presented as part of DRAW!, our nationwide drawing programme supported by David Hockney. We’ll be encouraging little ones to explore art through playful, age-appropriate activities.

Messy Play Adventure

Better Start Bradford invite you to a fun session of sensory play. Squishing, pouring and experimenting sparks curiosity and supports early learning through open-ended, hands-on activities. It’s the perfect way for little ones to explore and grow – and get very messy in the process!

Creative Junk Workshop

Join 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five for a fun and creative junk workshop inside The Beacon—perfect for getting imaginative with your little ones!

Visit The Beacon in Bowling Park

The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.

From Thursday 22 May to Sunday 22 June 2025, The Beacon will be in Bowling Park.

Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Bowling Park
Bowling Hall Rd
Bradford
BD4 7TL

Credits
Image © Patrycja Maziarz

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If you have any questions or would like to join the scheme, contact our Ticketing team on [email protected]

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