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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.
Little Artists Drop In
Free activity | under 5’s
Come along to our Little Artists Drop-In every Monday during term time, where your under 5’s can explore the world around them through imaginative play in self-led activities.
Sessions are free, fun, and tailored to support early learning and exploration.
Upcoming events for Children & Families
Children and Young People's Activities
Reindeer Alert Light
4+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
Animal Glass Painting
4+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
Animal Fusing
Age 6+
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
Animal Sandcasting
National Glass Centre
Children and Young People's Activities
Glass Painted Animal Tiles
4+
National Glass Centre
Daily glass making demonstrations
Experience the heat of our 1000-degree furnace and watch our expert glassmaking team craft works of art right before your eyes.
Glass making – 12:00, 13:45, 15:00 daily*
Flameworking – 11:00, 15:45. Not available on Tuesday or Sunday.
*Check out website alerts for schedule changes before visiting.