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Learn & Create with National Glass Centre & Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art
Children & Families
Enjoy a day out with the family at National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art. Find out about our family space, children’s workshops and activity spaces.
Adventure Backpacks
Free activity | ages 4+
Discover National Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art with our fun trail for all the family.
Ask for your backpacks at Visitors Services when you get here.
Learning Studios
Free family spaces | all ages
Our Learning Studios are filled with colouring activities and fun toys for little ones.
When they aren’t in use, visitors are welcome to explore and enjoy.
Activity Trolley
Free activity | all ages
Explore the activity trolley next to our reception desk and get creative with drawing and colouring sheets for all our visitors.
Upcoming events for Children & Families
Children and Young People's Activities
Glass Fused Birds or Fish
6+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
Sandcasting: Car, Fish, Butterfly, Owl
6+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
Glass Painted Postcard
4+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
Create A Ceramic Coaster
Drop in activity, no booking required
4+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
“Stained Glass” Dragonfly
6+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
“Stained-glass” Butterfly Wings
4+
National Glass Centre
Daily glass making demonstrations
Every day at 12:00, 13:45, 15:00*
Experience the heat of our 1000-degree furnace and watch our expert glassmaking team craft works of art right before your eyes.
*Check out website for schedule changes before visiting