RAF Cosford - Half-term activities 27-31 October

Family activities for the autumn half term are programmed in at Cosford from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October 2014 as follows:

Monday 27th October - Parachutes & Gliders
Choose from one of our designs or make your own gliders and see how far they fly.  You can also decorate and make your very own parachute with all materials supplied.  This activity costs £1.00 per person to participate. 

Tuesday 28th October 2014 - Parachutes & Gliders
Choose from one of our designs or make your own and see how far they fly.  You can also decorate and make your very own parachute with all materials supplied.  This activity costs £1.00 per person to participate.

Wednesday 29th October - Airfix Model Making
In association with Airfix families can work together to build a World War One Sopwith Pup or Albatross to take home. The activity costs £3.00 per person and materials will be supplied. 
Please note: This activity is not suitable for children under 5.  Children will need to be supervised by an adult and will require assistance with the model making.

Thursday 30th October - Halloween Crafts
As Halloween approaches our activities turn spooky with funky foam 'trick or treat' pots and key rings.  This activity costs £1.00 per person and includes materials.

Friday 31st October 2014 - Halloween Crafts
On All Hallow's Eve our activities turn spooky with funky foam 'trick or treat' pots and key rings.  This activity costs £1.00 per person and includes materials.

All activities will be taking place in Hangar 1 from 11.30am to 3.30pm.  Tickets can be purchased from the Visitor Centre on arrival. 

Free admission to RAF Cosford (although car parking charges apply)

http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford/whats-going-on/events/half-term-activitie/

Half term fun at Ludlow castle - 29th October

October Half Term Fun Day

* Castle Tours with Lady Caroline - 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm
* Living history displays
* Try your hand at archery
* Meet meercats
* Get up close to creepy crawlies

Adults £6.50   Seniors £6.00   Children £3.00   Family £17.50

Some of these activities will be subject to the right weather conditions

Visit Ludlow Event page for more information

Museums of Cheshire Open their doors for free 13-14 Sept

Cheshire's favourite museums will be offering free entry this weekend, including Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Cheshire Military Museum, Macclesfield Silk Museum, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens and Port Sunlight Museum.

 

Enjoy special talks and tours taking place at the Grosvenor Museum, Weaver Hall Museum, Stretton Water Mill, the Lion Salt Works, Paradise Mill, Engelsea Brook Chapel and Museum, Birkenhead Priory and the Williamson Art Gallery.

 

Whatever your age or interest there is plenty to see and do at the Museums of Cheshire.

For a full list of museums and events, visit their website.

Roman Day at Chester Races - 31st May 2014

Roman Day will bring history alive with a celebration of the City of Chester's Roman past.  A Roman Legion will be on duty throughout the afternoon and the Devil's Horsemen Stunt Team will be providing entertainment on the Open Course.

Chariot racing will take place between the second and third race, with a stunt riding display between the fifth and sixth race.
http://www.chester-races.co.uk/racing/fixtures/saturday-31-may-roman-day

The Siege of Whittington Castle - 3, 4 & 5 May 2014

The castle has been seized by those loyal to John, claiming to hold it in his name (and that Richard has died). A larger force of Ricardian loyalists have marched to claim the castle in the name of the Lionheart in anticipation of his return.

The stage is set, come and watch the outcome!!

* Living History
* Battles
* Archery
* Craft stalls
* Refreshments on site

When: On 3rd, 4th and 5th May 2014, 10am - 4pm

Entrance fee:
Adults £3
Child £1

Telephone: 01691 662500
Email: info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
Web: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk