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FROLICS
A mini guide to what’s on for children during their week off school this month
HALF TERM
EDINBURGH LEISURE
From climbing and diving to swimming, tennis, gymnastics, and more, Edinburgh Leisure’s
half term Holiday Camps are packed with exciting activities for children of all ages.
Whether your child wants to focus on a favourite sport or try a bit of everything, there’s
something to suit every interest and schedule.
And for something the whole family can enjoy, pop into one of their centres for fun
favourites like the vertical playground Clip ‘n Climb, the thrilling water obstacle course
AquaDash, or the adventure-filled Soft Play areas.edinburghleisure.co.ukDALKEITH COUNTRY PARK
Spook-tacular Halloween Happenings all month long at Dalkeith Country Park. Visit The
Spooky Wood at Fort Douglas and enjoy Restoration Yard’s Wicked Cookie & Craft
Workshops. Eerie surprises, and sweet treats await with spooky fun for the whole family.The Spooky Wood _ 3 October – 2 November
Visitors are invited to explore the maze, uncover hidden surprises, and enjoy a gentle fright or
two along the way with a host of spooky beings, mysterious witches and warlocks, giant spiders,
ominous crows, and eerie tombstones. The Spooky Wood is perfect for children and families- and it’s FREE with your Fort Douglas ticket and runs during regular Fort Douglas session times..
Wicked Workshops
Spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Restoration Yard for keen crafters or would-be
bakers there is a fright-tastic workshop for little ones to enjoy.
Cookie Workshop Dates
18, 19, 25 and 26 October | 10am-11am
Crafting Workshop Dates
18, 19, 25 and 26 October | 12pm-1pm or 2.30pm to 3.30pmhttp://www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
Make Do and Mend was a government campaign during WWII and the museum is laying
on family activities during half term to help do just that. At the sessions learn how to patch
clothes or turn an old sweater into a new garment. There will be old RAF uniforms to find
out how they were repurposed and recycled after the war at the National Museum of Flight
in East Lothian.
The big exhibition at National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street highlights how
research into the primate collection which the Museum holds is shaping their
understanding of the biology and conservation of monkey species around the world.
This is the first exhibition of its kind showing primates behaving as they would in their
wild natural habitat. There are 50 taxidermy examples on show including some of the most
endangered species of monkeys, apes, lorises and the ring-tailed lemur and audiences will
hear about conservation efforts. The exhibition is ticketed with adult prices up to £14.
and Universal Credit prices at £3. Children’s tickets are free.
Apart from monkeying around at the Primates exhibition there are many other things to
see on Chambers Street which are free including Cold War Scotland telling the stories of
Scots at the centre of the global conflict. Find Out Fridays include a date on 10 October
with drop in activities for children at the Spark Cart.http://www.nms.ac.ukDYNAMIC EARTH
Visitors of all ages are invited to step into the shadows and uncover the science behind the
spookiest stories ever told. Dynamic Earth offers a scary programme throughout October- with “just the right amount of fright”.
Sign up for the Monsters and Myths Trail an adventure which will take visitors through
immersive galleries and track down legendary creatures, real and imagined. Budding
explorers who complete the trail can claim a fossil detective set to take home.
The planetarium programme will allow astral agents to discover clues which the
Universe leaves behind and explore the big question - what is dark matter?
The October Holiday Club for children aged 7 to 12 runs from 13 to 17 October - booking
is recommended. During each day there will be new scientific challenges with outdoor
investigations in Holyrood Park to spot wildlife and creative crafts indoors for the next
generation of planet protectors.
dynamicearth.org.uk