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Families

Families

Families

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Explore and enjoy the galleries together with free materials and resources for families

Young children in Drawing Workshop

What’s On

Enjoy our arts and crafts workshops during school holidays and weekends

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Family activity base

Family Activity Base

Visit our art cart of art materials for you to create your own portraits

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Family exhibition ticket offer

Book an Adult or Pension Credit ticket and receive 50% off tickets for up to four children (aged 12 – 18). Under 12s are free.

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Portrait Café offer

Kids' lunchboxes available during school holidays for just £4.95

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Family-friendly facilities

Useful advice to help plan your visit to the Gallery

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Playful Portraits

Discover our hospital holiday activities for young patients and their families

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Hospital programme supported by
Additional funding provided by DIL Trust UK