Family Activity Space

A large room with artwork on the walls, tables and chairs and a blackboard to the side of the space

The RWA Family Activity Space

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A woman and child playing together with velcro fabric in the RWA Family Activity Space

Create your own abstract artworks with fabric

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A young toddler, playing at a table painted like a paint palette

A space for children of a range of ages to read and play

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A little boy and mum using an embosser in the Family Activity Space

The Family Activity Space has art materials and fun ways to interact with artwork in the room

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Sensory bags lined up in the gallery on a bench

Available from the welcome desk our Sensory Bags are free for anyone to use for their visit to RWA

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A selection of books, costumes and a mum and child browsing the costumes in the RWA Family Activity Space

Browse books & dress up like an artist; some of the activities available in the Family Activity Space

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The Family Activity Space is a vibrant, interactive family friendly area full of creative activities.

This space is free to enter and for everyone to enjoy.

Suitable for all ages the space includes a number of fun and creative activities including;

  • giant interactive artworks
  • drawing materials to create your own masterpiece
  • dressing up - costumes include prominent figures in RWA history, some made by local artists
  • Duplo Wall
  • Family Activity Trail - children can take the lead and learn about the RWA's history with fun activities as the family explores the building
  • large exhibition screens displaying artworks created in the space
  • comfy fluid seating and a reading corner with books and iPads containing creative and educational apps
  • free sensory bags containing items including noise cancelling headphones, hand puppets and fidget toys - available at the Welcome Desk


Located on the lower ground floor the Family Activity Space can be accessed via the lift, or down the stairs by the welcome desk. 

The nearest toilet to the Family Activity Space is the accessible toilet and baby change facility located just outside the room in the corridor, and at the far end of the corridor, there are more toilets.

There is also a Changing Places Facility which can be accessed from the Family Activity Space.

Find out more about Access and Building Facilities.

If you are interested in organising an educational visit, this room can be used for School group activities. Please see further information for Schools, Colleges and Learning Groups.

 


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Scribble and Sketch

Scribble and Sketch

Once a month

All the family are welcome at Scribble and Sketch in communities across the city! Join us for free creative activities with an artist, try something new and have fun together.

Free