Make your own clay animals at Shire Hall Museum
2024-07-23 11:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Shire Hall Museum, Shire Hall, Agincourt Square,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY, United Kingdom
?️ Where: Shire Hall Museum
? When: Tuesday, 23rd July
? Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a fun and creative day at the Shire Hall Museum! Kids of all ages are invited to unleash their imagination and craft their own clay animals. Whether you want to make a friendly dog, a fantastic dragon, or any other creature you can dream up, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your creativity and have a blast with friends and family.

All materials are provided, and no booking is required. Just drop in during the event time and enjoy the fun!

Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-07-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Join us in Caldicot Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers with a Stories & Crafts workshop!
Click the links below to book.
Tuesday 23rd July
Tuesday 6th August
Tuesday 20th August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult

MonLife Youth Trip to Alton Towers
2024-07-24 | Monmouthshire
Get ready for thrills and excitement at Alton Towers! ? Unleash the adventurer within and join us for a heart-pumping journey at Alton Towers. Grab your tickets now and be part of the action-packed fun that awaits!??
Wednesday 24th July
£15.00 per person
For ages 11-18 (School years 7 plus)
To book and to see other MonLife Youth activities please click on the link below
@monyouthtrips | Linktree

Summer Reading Challenge - Lego Workshop
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Join us for a morning of Lego Building in Caldicot Hub to help us celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, Marvellous Makers!
Click the links below to book.
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 7th August
Wednesday 14th August
Wednesday 21st August
Suitable for ages 5 – 9.
All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Monmouth Community Hub, Rolls Hall, Whitecross St, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3BY, United Kingdom
Join us in Monmouth Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, ‘Marvellous Makers’ with a stories & crafts workshop!
Click the links below to book.
Wednesday 24th July
Wednesday 31st July
Wednesday 21st August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Messy Week at Old Station Tintern
2024-07-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Old Station Tintern, Tintern Heights, Catbrook, Brockweir,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX, United Kingdom
Come and discover, create and get back to nature on one of our nature-based activity sessions taking place at Old Station Tintern this summer. Thurs 25th July and Thurs 22nd August we celebrate all things muddy with Messy Week!! Create a mud monster, make your own nature paintbrush, leave your mark with hand and foot mud painting and have fun with bubble wands and wire flowers…
Tickets are £4 per child (adults don’t need to book).
Location: stretch tent next to overflow car park
Start time: 10:30 until middayish!

All craft materials including clay is provided for each child
Each child can take home all their creations at the end of the session as a memento
Each child receives a free train ticket for the miniature train to either be redeemed on the day or another time

Terms & conditions

For ages 3+
One adult required for every three children (adults do not need to book)
The session will be supervised by one Old Station Tintern staff member
Maximum group size 10 children
Pre-booking required
No refunds available

Design a hot air balloon at Shire Hall Museum
2024-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Shire Hall Museum, Shire Hall, Agincourt Square,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY, United Kingdom
?️ Where: Shire Hall Museum
? When: Thursday, 25th July
? Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Calling all young adventurers and creative minds! Join us at Shire Hall Museum for an exciting and imaginative workshop where you can design your very own hot air balloon. Let your creativity soar as you craft colourful and unique balloon designs, guided by our friendly and experienced instructors.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your creativity and have a blast with friends and family.
All materials are provided, and no booking is required. Just drop in during the event time and enjoy the fun!
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

FREE Swim
2024-07-26 - 2024-07-28, 2024-08-02 - 2024-08-04 | Caldicot Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4BN, United Kingdom
Under-16’s can also enjoy a free swim at your local MonLife Active Leisure centre during the following times:

Chepstow Leisure Centre:Fridays from 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Abergavenny Leisure Centre: Fridays between 8.00pm – 9:00pm
Monmouth Leisure Centre: Saturdays between 3:00pm – 4:15pm (Free to 16’s & under with a MonLife card)
Caldicot Leisure Centre: Saturdays between 11.30am – 12.45pm

Find out more: https://www.monlife.co.uk/monactive/swimming/

Little Explorer’s Club Nature Trail
2024-07-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Let your children become Little Explorer’s with a one hour exploration session around Caldicot Castle Country Park. Tickets are £2 per child (adults don’t need to book).
Start point: Caldicot Castle drawbridge
On the nature trail there’ll be bug hunting, bird & wildlife spotting, exploring and bush tucker talk.
Each child will be provided with a Little Explorer’s Club gilet and hat, and a bag with explorer’s equipment (all returnable at the end of the session)
Each child will receive a printed tick sheet for bugs, birds and wildlife to record what they have seen and for them to take away.
At the end of each session, each child will receive a personalised ‘Summer Of Fun Little Explorer’s Club’ certificate of participation and a 3D bug sticker sheet to take away as mementos.
Times (11am – midday)
Terms & conditions
For ages 3 – 7
One adult required for every two children (adults do not need to book)
The walk will be supervised by one Caldicot Castle staff member
Maximum group size 10 children
Pre-booking required
No refunds available

MonLife Climbing Wall - Caldicot Castle
2024-07-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Are you and your family up for a challenge? We are excited to share with you, this summer we welcome a mobile climbing tower, courtesy of MonLife Outdoor Adventure – Gilwern Outdoor Education Centre!
The wall will be here at Caldicot Castle on July 26th, August 2nd, 9th and 30th!
Ideal for children 7+ due to equipment size, we advise wearing loose clothing and sturdy footwear (no crocs, sandals or sliders!). Trained staff will be here to support you and your family as you climb! You will be able to put your name down on the day to secure a slot!

GARDEN OBELISK WORKSHOP
2024-07-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Join us for this workshop and learn some willow weaving skills and weave your own garden obelisk.

Saturday, 27th July 2024
9.30am – 12.30pm
Cost £20 includes materials

01291 426888 / uskhub@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Summer Reading Challenge - Stories & Crafts
2024-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Chepstow Community Hub, Manor Way, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5HZ, United Kingdom
Join us in Chepstow Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge ‘Marvellous Makers’ with a a stories & crafts workshop!
Click the links below to book.
Monday 29th July
Wednesday 7th August
Friday 16th August
Friday 23rd August
Suitable for ages 4 – 8.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Theatre Summer School - Abergavenny
2024-07-29 10:00 - 2024-08-09 15:00 | The Melville Centre, 4 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5UD, United Kingdom
Creative Futures, is offering free expressive Arts Summer Schools around Monmouthshire. These 1 to 2 week long programmes offer participants the chance to bring forward their thoughts and ideas and create theatre pieces. They will also have the opportunity to perform, design, meet other young people and have fun. All workshops are focused on celebrating creativity, building self-esteem and empowering young people.
Please click the following link for further information on dates and venues
https://boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk/youththeatre/

Savoy Youth Theatre Summer School
2024-07-29 10:00 - 2024-08-09 15:00 | Monmouthshire

ROBIN HOOD with The Pantaloons
2024-07-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Abergavenny Museum and Castle, Castle Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EE, United Kingdom
Tuesday July 30 7pm ROBIN HOOD with The Pantaloons
The season kicks off with The Pantaloons hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone’s favourite archer.
Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men as Prince John and the shifty Sheriff of Nottingham try to put a stop to Robin Hood’s charitable crime spree once and for all!
Suitable for all ages

The Attik goes to LEGOLAND - Age 11 - 18 (Years 7 plus)
2024-07-31 | Monmouthshire
Join us for a fantastic day at LEGOLAND!

Wednesday 31st July
£15.00 per person

Open to young people aged 11-18 (School years 7-13) from Monmouth only.

Deadline for sign up: Wednesday 17th July (unless spaces fill early)

To book and to see other MonLife Youth activities please click on the link below
@monyouthtrips | Linktree

Summer Reading Challenge - Make a Fairy Door Craft
2024-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Usk Community Hub, 35 Maryport St, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1AE, United Kingdom
Join us in Usk Hub to celebrate this years Summer Reading Challenge, ‘Marvellous Makers’ by creating your very own fairy door in this craft workshop!
Click the link below to book.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fairy-door-craft-summer-reading-challenge-tickets-940902453567?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Suitable for ages 5 – 9.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Caldicot Castle Guided Tour
2024-07-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
About
Caldicot Castle Guided Tour
Come and join us at Caldicot Castle for a unique insight into the fascinating and chequered history of one of Wales most beautiful castles.
Please note that due to popularity, tickets must be booked beforehand.
Our tour is led by local expert Pauline Heywood who has spent years studying the castle and its remarkable family history. Pauline will take you on a journey into the past and share with you some of the fascinating facts that are unique to Caldicot Castle. The tour will also point out some of the most interesting features in the castle buildings and may even tell you where you are most likely to see our resident ghost!
Duration: Tour lasts 1 hour
When: The last Wednesday of every month (except May), at 2pm.
Where : Tours start under the marquee within the castle grounds.
Cost: £2 per person
Suitable for: Adults and children of school age (accompanied by adults). Most of the tour is on flat ground, but there are some grass areas and chippings in parts.

Make your own clay patterns at Shire Hall Museum
2024-08-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Shire Hall Museum, Shire Hall, Agincourt Square,, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY, United Kingdom
?️ Where: Shire Hall Museum
? When: Thursday, 1st August
? Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us at Shire Hall Museum for a fun and creative clay pattern-making workshop! Kids of all ages are invited to explore their artistic talents and create beautiful, unique clay patterns. With the guidance of our skilled instructors, you’ll learn different techniques to shape and decorate your clay into amazing designs.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your creativity and have a blast with friends and family.
All materials are provided, and no booking is required. Just drop in during the event time and enjoy the fun!
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Summer Reading Challenge - Creativity Garden Workshop
2024-08-01 14:45 - 15:30 | Caldicot Community Hub, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 5DB, United Kingdom
Let’s get creative at the Garden Workshop! Create your very own flower garden with easy-to-put-together pieces. Let’s build something beautiful together!
Click on the links below to book.
Thursday 1st August
Thursday 22nd August
Suitable for ages 3 – 5.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

Fords At the Castle 2024
2024-08-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Caldicot Castle & Country Park, Church Rd,, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HU, United Kingdom
Come to Caldicot Castle for “Fords at the Castle” a family fun day out celebrating everything Fords. Walk in entry is free for spectators to view 100+ Ford cars.
More info : https://www.welshford.com/fordsatthecastle

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde with The Pantaloons
2024-08-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Abergavenny Museum and Castle, Castle Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EE, United Kingdom
Sunday August 4 7pm, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde with The Pantaloons
Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.
This energetic and musical production infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious contemporary twist!
Suitable for all ages
Enjoy an evening with family and friends and a picnic in this glorious setting with first rate entertainment from these brilliant and popular professional touring theatre companies. Bring seating and appropriate clothing. Gates open 1 hour before show starts. Most performances last approx. 2 hours, Tickets and more info online https://abergavenny.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

Summer Reading Challenge - Make a Badge Craft
2024-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Abergavenny Community Hub/Library, Town Hall, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, United Kingdom
Design and create your own badge!
No booking required.
Suitable for 5 – 11 years.
Please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult.

MonLife Climbing Wall - Old Station, Tintern
2024-08-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Old Station Tintern, Tintern Heights, Catbrook, Brockweir,, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7NX, United Kingdom
Are you and your family up for a challenge? We are excited to share with you, this summer we welcome a mobile climbing tower, courtesy of MonLife Outdoor Adventure – Gilwern Outdoor Education Centre!
The wall will be here at Old Station, Tintern on the 6th August!
Ideal for children 7+ due to equipment size, we advise wearing loose clothing and sturdy footwear (no crocs, sandals or sliders!). Trained staff will be here to support you and your family as you climb!
You will be able to put your name down on the day to secure a slot!
