Three FREE days of creativity, culture and play for all ages at Brockwell Hall.
Step into a festival for kids packed with storytelling, theatre, circus skills, comics, skateboarding, music, dance and family raves, with every day bringing a brand-new adventure across The Hall and Courtyard. Expect hands-on workshops, playful performances, interactive activities and plenty of chances to move, laugh and explore together.
Browse the programme by day, venue or time to plan your visit and discover what’s happening throughout the festival. Booking is advised, but please note that all activities are first come, first served.
TUESDAY
Storytelling is the theme of the day at Brockwell Hall, with a full programme of live readings, imaginative adventures, interactive theatre, dance and playful performances for families and children of all ages.
Explore a cosy indoor programme of author events, draw-alongs and immersive story sessions alongside outdoor ceilidh dancing, street performances, games and courtyard takeovers. From Storytorium adventures to Silly Olympics and street dance maypoles, the day is packed with stories to hear, stories to join and stories to create together.
Please register your interest at the link below. Please note all activities are first come, first served.
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Onyinye Iwu — Author Reading + Draw-Along
11.00 — 11.45
Suitable for: All ages
Join Onyinye Iwu for a live reading and creative draw-along session.
BookLove Author Event
12.00 — 12.45
Suitable for: All ages
A special family-friendly author session presented by BookLove.
The Storytorium
13.00 — 13.45
Suitable for: All ages
Interactive storytelling adventures packed with imagination + audience participation. By: Tootles + Nibs
Waggle Dance Workshop
14.00 — 15.00
Suitable for: All ages
A playful movement workshop encouraging creativity, rhythm + participation.
Patchlarks Storytelling
15.15 — 16.15
Suitable for: All ages
An engaging live storytelling performance for curious minds + big imaginations.
The Storytorium
16.30 — 17.30
Suitable for: All ages
One final chance to step into the world of The Storytorium.
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Stables 1: Arts + Crafts
11.00 — 13.00
13.30 — 15.30
16.00 — 18.00
Suitable for ages 4+
Get creative with hands-on arts + crafts activities running throughout the day with Brockwell Hall. Expect colouring, making, sticking, drawing + plenty of opportunities for little imaginations to run wild. Activities refresh every 15 minutes, so families can drop in, join the fun and explore at their own pace.
Stables 2: BookLove Reading Room
11.00 — 18.00
Take a moment to slow down in the cosy BookLove Reading Room — a relaxed family space filled with stories, picture books + comfy corners to read together throughout the day. Perfect for curious readers, quiet moments and escaping into a new adventure between activities.
WEDNESDAY
A day full of spectacle, silliness and surprise as Brockwell Hall transforms into a circus for the day. Explore a packed programme of clowning, juggling, interactive performances, roaming entertainment and hands-on workshops for families and children of all ages. From playful circus takeovers and larger-than-life characters to high-energy moments with Ruckus Rave, expect plenty of chances to laugh, learn new skills and join the fun throughout the Hall and Courtyard.
Please register your interest at the link below. Please note all activities are first come, first served.
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Onyinye Iwu — Author Reading + Draw-Along
11.00 — 11.45
Suitable for: All ages
Join Onyinye Iwu for a live reading and creative draw-along session.
BookLove Author Event
12.00 — 12.45
Suitable for: All ages
A special family-friendly author session presented by BookLove.
The Storytorium
13.00 — 13.45
Suitable for: All ages
Interactive storytelling adventures packed with imagination + audience participation. By: Tootles + Nibs
Waggle Dance Workshop
14.00 — 15.00
Suitable for: All ages
A playful movement workshop encouraging creativity, rhythm + participation.
Patchlarks Storytelling
15.15 — 16.15
Suitable for: All ages
An engaging live storytelling performance for curious minds + big imaginations.
The Storytorium
16.30 — 17.30
Suitable for: All ages
One final chance to step into the world of The Storytorium.
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Stables 1: Arts + Crafts
11.00 — 13.00
13.30 — 15.30
16.00 — 18.00
Suitable for ages 4+
Get creative with hands-on arts + crafts activities running throughout the day with Brockwell Hall. Expect colouring, making, sticking, drawing + plenty of opportunities for little imaginations to run wild. Activities refresh every 15 minutes, so families can drop in, join the fun and explore at their own pace.
Stables 2: BookLove Reading Room
11.00 — 18.00
Take a moment to slow down in the cosy BookLove Reading Room — a relaxed family space filled with stories, picture books + comfy corners to read together throughout the day. Perfect for curious readers, quiet moments and escaping into a new adventure between activities.
THURSDAY
Comics are taking over Brockwell Hall for a full day of drawing, storytelling, superheroes, skateboarding and larger than life characters. Expect comic making workshops, live illustration, cosplay, street football and creative activities popping up across the Hall and Courtyard, with plenty of chances to invent your own worlds, design new characters and jump into the action. Whether you arrive dressed as a superhero, a villain or your own comic creation, get ready for a day packed with colour, creativity and playful chaos for the whole family.
Please register your interest at the link below. Please note all activities are first come, first served.
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Onyinye Iwu — Author Reading + Draw-Along
11.00 — 11.45
Suitable for: All ages
Join Onyinye Iwu for a live reading and creative draw-along session.
BookLove Author Event
12.00 — 12.45
Suitable for: All ages
A special family-friendly author session presented by BookLove.
The Storytorium
13.00 — 13.45
Suitable for: All ages
Interactive storytelling adventures packed with imagination + audience participation. By: Tootles + Nibs
Waggle Dance Workshop
14.00 — 15.00
Suitable for: All ages
A playful movement workshop encouraging creativity, rhythm + participation.
Patchlarks Storytelling
15.15 — 16.15
Suitable for: All ages
An engaging live storytelling performance for curious minds + big imaginations.
The Storytorium
16.30 — 17.30
Suitable for: All ages
One final chance to step into the world of The Storytorium.
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Description text goes here
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Stables 1: Arts + Crafts
11.00 — 13.00
13.30 — 15.30
16.00 — 18.00
Suitable for ages 4+
Get creative with hands-on arts + crafts activities running throughout the day with Brockwell Hall. Expect colouring, making, sticking, drawing + plenty of opportunities for little imaginations to run wild. Activities refresh every 15 minutes, so families can drop in, join the fun and explore at their own pace.
Stables 2: BookLove Reading Room
11.00 — 18.00
Take a moment to slow down in the cosy BookLove Reading Room — a relaxed family space filled with stories, picture books + comfy corners to read together throughout the day. Perfect for curious readers, quiet moments and escaping into a new adventure between activities.
FAQS
Planning your visit? Find answers to some of the most common questions about timings, activities, accessibility and how the festival works below.
Please register your interest at the link below. Please note all activities are first come, first served.
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Booking is advised so you can plan your day ahead, but all activities are first come, first served so we recommend arriving early for anything you really do not want to miss.
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KIDS TOGETHER is made for families, little ones, bigger kids and grown ups who still love to play. Some activities may include age guidance, which you can find in the programme.
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Every corner of Brockwell Hall gets taken over for the festival, from cosy indoor storytelling spaces to circus fun, dancing and games out in the Courtyard.
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Absolutely. The festival is designed for wandering, discovering and exploring at your own pace, with plenty of drop in activities happening throughout the day.
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Yes, really. Every workshop, performance, activity and adventure across the festival is completely free to attend.
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The festival runs from 10.45 until 18.00 each day, with activities taking place throughout the day across different spaces and venues.
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Yes please. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times so everyone can relax and enjoy the festival together.
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Yes. There will be refreshments available to purchase on site, perfect for keeping little adventurers fuelled up throughout the day.