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July
2017

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Summer Holidays - Explore the World Week

25 Jul - 27 Jul

Enjoy summer at the Great North Museum: Hancock with fun-filled events on a different theme each week of the holidays.…

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Explore the World Week - Drum Workshops

26 Jul

Join in with percussionist Simon Wood as he leads sessions on drumming from around the world.…

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Beneath the waves - Creative Craft

29 Jul

Get crafty and add you creature creations to our colorful collage

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August
2017

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Summer Holidays - Beneath our Feet Week

1 Aug - 3 Aug

Enjoy summer at the Great North Museum: Hancock with fun-filled events on a different theme each week of the holidays.…

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Relaxed Early Opening (including creepy crawly animal handling)

3 Aug

A relaxed opening for those with autism, learning disabilities or sensory and communication disorders.…

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Animal 'Yoga' (for young children and their families)

3 Aug

Join Georgina and Albany the Great North Mouse for some 'Animal Yoga'.

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Beneath our Feet Week - Creatures That Live Underground

3 Aug

Get up-close and personal with some amazing animals of the insect, reptile and amphibian world.…

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A Horse Called Gus - Storytime

5 Aug

Join Georgina and the Great North Mouse for interactive storytime sessions throughout the day…

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Summer Holidays - Warrior Week

8 Aug - 10 Aug

Enjoy summer at the Great North Museum: Hancock with fun-filled events on a different theme each week of the holidays.…

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Warrior Week - Sword Fighting Demo

9 Aug

Come along and see a Bronze Age sword fighting demo on our front lawn.

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Animal 'Yoga' (for young children and their families)

10 Aug

Join Georgina and Albany the Great North Mouse for some 'Animal Yoga'.

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Summer Holidays - Under the Sea Week

15 Aug - 17 Aug

Enjoy summer at the Great North Museum: Hancock with fun-filled events on a different theme each week of the holidays.…

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Animal 'Yoga' (for young children and their families)

17 Aug

Join Georgina and Albany the Great North Mouse for some 'Animal Yoga'.

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Under the Sea Week - Touch Tanks

17 Aug

Meet marine scientists from the Dove Marine Laboratory to discover more about the animals you can find at the coast.…

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