Event type: Other

Join Wonder Arts for a day at the beach unlike any other in this high energy, circus theatre show! Perfect for the whole family, Everywhere’s a Beach is a charmingly ridiculous performance taking place on a giant revolving beach parasol! This dynamic, dizzying and downright daft show will leave you dancing with delight!

You’ll be swept away as this show embraces everything you love about the beach. Their spinning parasol creates the perfect setting for their eccentric beach loving characters. Watch as their world collides with yours, as sophistication turns to chaos in this aerial circus performance.

Detector dogs work with a handler from Border Force to detect hidden objects and smuggled goods. The Museum is hosting a special visit from these highly skilled dogs with a unique chance to see them in action and find out more!

Demonstrations will take place in their Treasure House Theatre throughout the day. Sessions are drop-in, with no booking required

Beside the Seaside invites families to dive into a day of coastal creativity, music, and hands-on discovery. Inspired by the seaside scenes in Bathers, Dieppe and New Brighton, 1977 by photographer Martin Parr, alongside a range of maritime models, paintings, and objects from their NML 40 exhibition, this event brings the spirit of the seaside to life.

Create your own seaside-inspired scenes, take part in creative activities, and get up close with real maritime objects. Discover the stories behind life by the sea — from boats and voyages to the tools and treasures of the coast. With music, making, and plenty to handle and explore, Beside the Seaside offers a playful and engaging way for families to experience their NML 40 exhibition.

1245 – 1330 DOUBLE VISION Step inside the creative engine room as director Christine Gernon hosts a lively and revealing conversation with Ruth Jones and James Corden about how writers and directors bring stories to life together. From first drafts to final cuts, this session delves into the alchemy of collaboration - how ideas evolve, how vision is shared (or challenged), and how the best comedy emerges when two creative minds push, question and inspire each other. Expect insider anecdotes, practical wisdom, and a candid look at what really makes a writer–director partnership thrive.