There’s lots to do this February term, including the launch of the Children’s Capital of Culture 2025 in Rotherham.
Magna Mayhem (18 -24 February)
The popular sessions return for 2022. Let the kids burn off some steam as they hop, skip, jump, bounce and slide through a spectacular inflatable world!
Gulliver’s Valley (18 February – 20 March)
Ready for new adventures? The Early Season Special has arrived at the family friendly theme park. Book in advance for £15 theme park tickets for visit dates through half term, right up to March 20.
Rotherham United (22 February)
The table-topping Millers take on Morecombe on February 22. The League One game has been designated as a “friends for a fiver” game where season ticket holders can bring a friend for £5.
Mini Millers (22 February)
Half term session on February 22 with fun games and activities to develop foundation football movements, physical literacy with a key focus on agility, balance and coordination skills to help children develop the fundamental movement skills.
Wentworth Woodhouse (12 – 27 February)
Children go free when exploring the beautiful gardens with a paying adult. A new virtual ‘Hide & Find Game’ has been launched where children can search for 15 different characters hidden throughout the Gardens – all you’ll need is a smartphone.
Rotherham Skate and Arts Festival (22-24 February, Rotherham Town Centre)
Join us for Rotherham’s first ever Skate and Arts Festival, an action-packed few days of skateboarding, biking, art installations, floor murals, art workshops, music and more. It includes:
Uplift (22-24 February, Rotherham Town Centre)
Rotherham’s Town Centre will be transformed into ‘Uplift’, a colourful pop-up skate park created by Art of Protest and King Ramps. Meet Team GB Olympic skaters Alex Hall and Jordan Thackeray, and BMX pro Jack Clark, who will be performing their best kickflips, ollies, and laser flips, and learn their tricks with free skate and BMX workshops running each day. All wheels and safety equipment provided.
Robot Selfie (22-26 February, All Saints Square)
Robot Selfie, an artistic robot from UK-based production studio Kaleider, will land in All Saints Square to create a huge mural of Rotherham’s young people. Upload your selfie on-site and watch it being spray painted onto the giant canvas.
Stencil and spray painting workshops (22-24 February, Effingham Street)
Free 45-minute stencil and spray painting workshops for graffiti lovers and more. Learn the fundamentals of design, stencil making, spray painting techniques, can control and drop shadowing.
Sticker making and screen printing (22–24 February, Old Town Hall)
Have a go at screen printing at this pop-up with Carousel print studio, or design and create your own skate-inspired stickers with graphic artist Ed Syder, at these free drop-in sessions.
Live music and street food (24 February, town centre)
Listen to local bands, including Skint Knees, Blood Stained Reputation and Undies, who’ll be playing live on stage. You can also pick up some delicious food from one of the on-site street food stalls.
Free Craft Workshops at Rotherham Market (21-25 February, 11am to 3pm, Indoor Market Seating Area)
There’s something different to try every day including origami flowers, arts & crafts and watercolour painting.
Truth to Power Café (7.30pm on 24 and 25 February, Rotherham Civic Theatre)
Amplifying the voices of young people in Rotherham, Jeremy Goldstein’s acclaimed Truth To Power Café is coming to Rotherham Civic Theatre. This uplifting and empowering performance will feature eight local young people telling their personal stories and answering the question ‘Who has power over you, and what do you want to say to them?’. The live and digital performances are commissioned by The Space. Tickets are £12 (£9 concession) and available from www.rotherhamtheatres.ticketsolve.com.
Linger Longer Lane, (10am-4pm, 22-26 February, the Old Town Hall)
Literacy charity Grimm & Co have created Linger Longer Lane, a magical and enchanting place where families, children, young people, culture and creativity come together. Take part in workshops covering everything from crafts and storytelling to music, dance and poetry, or watch Khula Arts performing engaging music, story and dance performances from the street’s balconies.
Neon Light Installation (28 February / 3 March, Rotherham Civic Theatre)
A new neon art installation by local artist Patrick Murphy will light up Rotherham Civic Theatre, inspired by Ian McMillan’s new poem and made in collaboration with a team of Young Producers, who have shared their favourite experiences in Rotherham and future hopes for the town. Ian McMillan will lead two group workshops from 5pm om 28 February, and there will be a live switch on and open mic event on 3 March.
Into The Realm of Possibility (Monday 21 February – Sunday 29 May)
Clifton Park Museum will take you Into The Realm of Possibility, an interactive exhibition co-curated by young producers. It tells the story of Children’s Capital of Culture, celebrates youth and childhood through objects from the museum’s collection, and gives you the chance to share your ideas for the future. Showcasing bold work from young artists in residence, it brings together stories and childhood memories from different generations, and will act as a hub for Children’s Capital of Culture over the next four months, with a programme of talks, tutorials, workshops and classes.