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Meet, Make, Play

  • Gloucester Guildhall 23 Eastgate Street Gloucester United Kingdom (map)

Join us for Meet, Make, Play, a free, interactive festival where families can connect, explore, and create together. With hands-on workshops, engaging activities, pop-up fidget cinema, a sensory room, and a kid-friendly food offer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Timed entry slots are available 10am - 12.30pm with activities taking place from 10am - 2pm. Come along for a relaxed experience full of fun, play, and creativity!

Event Schedule

All-Day Activities (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

  • Bluecoat Room
    Sensory-friendly kaleidoscope making workshop with Can’t Sit Still.

  • George Hunt Room
    Sensory space with sensory equipment
    Self-directed activity

  • Fidget Cinema
    Drop-in cinema with play area – films on a continuous loop

  • The Bow Bar
    Light refreshments available

Timed Activities

  • Gallery
    Open access engagement activity
    Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

  • Hall – Wonder Gig Performances with Filskit Theatre.
    Live music and sensory play for pre-school children (everyone welcome)

    • First Show: 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM

    • Second Show: 12:30 PM – 1:10 PM

Tickets are also available via Holidays and Activities Food Programme.

Access: We offer free Carer / Assistance tickets. Please contact the Guildhall Box Office (01452 503050) to book these.

Sat 2 Aug 2025
Tickets: Free
Time: 10am - 2pm
Perfect for all ages!

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