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.

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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.

TUESDAY

CRESSINGHAM SUITE

11.00 — 11.45

  • Join Onyinye Iwu for a live reading and creative draw-along session.

    Suitable for all ages.

12.00 — 12.45

13.00 — 13.45

14.00 — 15.00

15.15 — 16.15

16.30 — 17.30

  • Interactive storytelling adventures packed with imagination + audience participation. By: Tootles + Nibs

    Suitable for all ages.

COURTYARD

  • An engaging live storytelling performance for curious minds + big imaginations.

    Suitable for all ages.

  • A playful movement workshop encouraging creativity, rhythm + participation.

    Suitable for all ages.

  • Interactive storytelling adventures packed with imagination + audience participation. By: Tootles + Nibs

    Suitable for all ages.

  • A special family-friendly author session presented by BookLove.

    Suitable for all ages.

11.00 — 11.45

  • A playful outdoor challenge packed with games, silliness + audience participation.

    Suitable for 5+

12.00 — 12.30

13.00 — 13.45

14.00 - 14.30

15.00 — 15.30

  • A playful outdoor challenge packed with games, silliness + audience participation.

    Suitable for 5+

  • Traditional maypole dancing reimagined with street dance energy by: Folk Dance Remixed

    Suitable for all ages.

  • A playful outdoor challenge packed with games, silliness + audience participation.

    Suitable for all ages

  • Traditional maypole dancing reimagined with street dance energy by: Folk Dance Remixed

    Suitable for all ages.

16.00 — 16.30

  • Traditional maypole dancing reimagined with street dance energy by: Folk Dance Remixed

    Suitable for all ages.

17.30 — 18.00

  • A joyful outdoor ceilidh with a modern twist where everyone can join the dancing, spinning + stomping together.

    Suitable for all ages.

DROP IN ACTIVITIES

STABLES 1

11.00 — 11.45

13.30 — 15.30

16.00 — 18.00

  • 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.

    Suitable for all ages.

STABLES 2

  • 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.

11.00 — 18.00

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Absolutely. The festival is designed for wandering, discovering and exploring at your own pace, with plenty of drop in activities happening throughout the day.

  • Yes, really. Every workshop, performance, activity and adventure across the festival is completely free to attend.

  • The festival runs from 10.45 until 18.00 each day, with activities taking place throughout the day across different spaces and venues.

  • Yes please. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times so everyone can relax and enjoy the festival together.

  • Yes. There will be refreshments available to purchase on site, perfect for keeping little adventurers fuelled up throughout the day.

  • 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.