Discover the fun and exciting activities and events we are running across all our venues during Whit Half Term!
Monday 30 May 2022 | 11am to 3pm
£3 per child, booking required
Craft workshop for families.
In the week of the Platinum jubilee, make yourself a crown fit for a king or queen!
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | 11am, 1pm & 2pm
FREE, drop-in, no booking required
Learn more about this amazing building and its history from one of our knowledgeable guides on a family friendly tour of the Hall.
Tours will start at 11am, 1pm & 2pm.
Please arrive promptly so that the tour can start on time.
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | 11am, 1pm & 2pm
£1.50 per participating child, booking required
Meet a servant from Ordsall Hall and find out about her busy life. You will also have the chance to make a beeswax candle to take home.
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm
FREE, drop-in session, £1.50 to take home a spinning top craft (must be booked in advance)
What did Victorian children play with? Discover how different toys were in the past to the ones we have today and have a go with some Victorian toys yourself! Take away a spinning top to decorate at home!
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm
£3 per participating child, booking required
Craft workshop for families.
Take a look at our suit of armour on the blue stairs and have a go at decorating your own!
Jubilee JamboreeVarious dates & times, see below
£1, no booking required
Ensure your little kings and queens celebrate in style at our jubilee-themed craft session. Decorate a crown and bunting and get party ready!
| Date | Time | Venue |
| Monday 30 May | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Cadishead Library |
| Wednesday 1 June | 2:00 – 4:00pm | Lower Kersal Library |
A fun session for all the family. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities are especially perfect for children aged 4-8 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | 10:30 – 11:30am | Broughton Library
£1, booking required
Paint a ceramic hot air balloon decoration to take home.
Children of all ages are welcome, but activities are most suitable for children aged three years and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Various dates & times, see below
£1, no booking required
Stories and crafts. Listen to some storytime treats, with some yummy crafts to follow.
| Date | Time | Venue |
| Tuesday 31 May | 10:30 – 11:30am | Swinton Library |
| Tuesday 31 May | 2:00 – 3:00pm | Pendleton Library |
| Friday 10 June | 10:00 – 11:00am | Ordsall Library |
A fun session for all the family. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities are especially perfect for children aged 4-8 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Various dates & times, see below
£1, booking required
Fancy dabbling in some drumming? Then summon the spirit of carnival with Music and Performing Arts Salford (MAPAS) and make some noise!
| Date | Time | Venue | Booking |
| Monday 30 May | 10:30 – 11:30am | Walkden Library | Book workshop |
| Monday 30 May | 2:00 – 3:00pm | Eccles Library | Book workshop |
Children of all ages are welcome, but most suitable for children aged 4-8 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday 30 May to Wednesday 1 June, 9am to 1pm, Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre
£10, pay at reception upon arrival
Synchro training camp for existing club members.
Camp running from Monday 30th May to Wednesday 1st June, 9am to 1pm.
Session will include:
Please bring swimming gear, mats and water.
Monday 30 May to Wednesday 1 June, 10am to 2.30pm, The Den, Walkden
£1 per child, per session, booking required
Our SCL half term activities programme is back for young people aged 8-16 years at The Den.
Come along and join in a range of fun activities this Whit half term. Activities will include multi-sports, arts and crafts, console games, pool, table tennis and much more.
Sessions running from:
For more information, please contact chloe.pearson@scll.co.uk.
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