Things to do

Galleries open Tues – Sun.

Last entry is at 4.00pm.

Currently in The Galleries we have a FREE family exhibition featuring a host of picture book favourites by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Julia and Axel-themed fun is not confined to the Galleries space, with activities taking place throughout The Lowry.

We also have the L.S Lowry exhibition – featuring a large selection of L.S Lowry’s iconic work, this is a permanent exhibition at The Lowry.

Julia and Axel Thirty Years of Favourite Stories

An exhibition exploring some of the world’s best loved, and best selling children’s books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Throughout the exhibition there are lots of fun opportunities for children to be creative themselves, they are guided to write their own stories, draw pictures, dress up, play fun games inspired by the books.

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Relaxed Hour

Galleries Relaxed Hour

An hour every Sunday 9 -10am.

For individuals and families with access requirements. Booking is essential.

For those who would prefer to experience our Galleries in a calmer and less busy environment.

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Free activities throughout the building

Highway Rat Storytelling Camp- image of reading stools and books

The Highway Rat
Storytelling Camp

Weekend storytelling sessions. Gather round the campfire for storytelling sessions in The Highway Rat Storytelling Camp or simply relax in the comfort of this space.

Sat & Sun

11am, 11.30am, 1pm, 1.30pm

The Gruffalo
Kitchen

An interactive role play kitchen inspired by The Gruffalo will be in permanent residence in the Pier Eight bar.

Tues to Fri | 11am–4pm

Sat & Sun | 10am–4pm

Charlie Cook’s
Reading Nook

Every day in the Nook, snuggle up with a great selection of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler books, or enjoy some crafty activities.

Tues to Fri | 11am–4pm

Sat & Sun | 10am–4pm

Half Term Sun 22nd – Mon 30th | 10am-4pm

Zog
Academy

All young dragons are invited to join the Zog Academy where they will learn all the things that dragons need to know.

Sat & Sun

12pm– 12.30pm & 2pm – 2.30pm

The Lookout

Drop into The Lookout and enjoy self-led activities with your little ones. Colouring, crafts and performance.

Tues & Thurs | 11am – 4pm

Wed & Fri | 12.30am – 4pm

Sat | 12:30pm -4pm

Sun | 10am – 4pm

Crafty Families

Get creative in our Galleries for our Crafty Families sessions. Join our artist in The Lookout for a different creative activity.

Every Sat | 10am & 11am

Adult and child eating the gruffalo lunch

Relaxed Crafty
Families

This workshop is ideal for families who would prefer a quieter, more relaxed session and specifically for those with additional needs, autism, neurodiversity or anxiety.