Half Term Fun At Lakeside Arts

As families gear up for the May half-term, Lakeside Arts has announced a lineup of low-cost activities for a week of fun, exploration, and unforgettable memories. From outdoor adventures to immersive experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

To begin with Highfields Park is the beautiful green space just a stone’s throw from Lakeside Arts and families can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the boating lake which has a flat, easy path with stunning views. There is plenty to explore, with bridges, waterfalls and a few hidden surprises. Then why not visit the adventure playground to let off some steam, it’s suitable for children of all ages and even has some dinosaur bones hidden in the sand…

Highfields Park is free to visit with great public transport links and free parking onsite which makes it the perfect way to spend some quality time with your loved ones without spending a penny.

If you are looking for some activities however, then Lakeside Arts has just announced their full fun fulled line up for the half term and down below is some of our favourites on offer we think you'll love:

Luminarium Myriad – £6.50 per person

Step into a world of colour and light with the Architects of Air’s latest Luminarium, Myriad, an inflatable art installation that invites visitors to explore its vibrant, maze-like structure. This unique experience is both visually stunning and sensory-rich, making it captivating for visitors of all ages. There is a SEND session and Grown-ups only session, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this unique attraction. Book tickets at Luminarium – Myriad: Standard Entry – Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Suitable for all ages.

Space Descent VR experience – £6.00

Experience what it feels like to sit inside the Soyuz capsule as it makes its dangerous high-speed journey back to Earth. Space Descent retraces astronaut Tim Peake’s 400km journey back to Earth from the International Space Station through an immersive, 360° 3D virtual reality experience. Book tickets at Space Descent – Lakeside Arts, Nottingham Suitable for ages 7+

Splat! – From £10.50

Unleash your creativity with Splat! Join two aspiring artists, one tidy, the other messy in this playful story featuring no language but plenty of comedy! Can the artists learn to embrace their differences and work together to create something extraordinary? This family-friendly theatre show is about art and creativity and is suitable for ages 3+. Book tickets at Splat! – Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Material Worlds Exhibition – Free

Material Worlds is an ambitious exhibition exploring how contemporary artists are using textiles in surprising and radical ways. The familiar, material stuff of everyday life is transformed into the unexpected – the ordinary made extraordinary – to explore ideas of the body, identity, gender, race, heritage, myth and folklore.

For more information on these activities and to find out even more things on offer then check out the full listing on out 'Whats On' page or see our curated top events for the May Half Term.