


Sat 30 May
|The Threshing Barn
Zen Garden: Half Term Children's Activity
FREE Interactive creative play installation for children 9 and under with an adult
Time & Location
30 May 2026, 11:00 – 13:00
The Threshing Barn, Green Croft On The Wall Lane, B6318, Gilsland, off CA8 7EL, UK
About the Event
Join us this May Half Term for a magical, creative day at The Threshing Barn
What to Expect
Step into our interactive creative play installation Zen Garden this half term — a colourful world of sound, light and imagination inspired by magical garden landscapes.
Designed especially for children aged 0–9 and their grown-ups, Zen Garden invites children to explore open-ended play through movement and music. Kick and throw musical autumn leaves, chase glowing fireflies, and interact with playful sound and visual environments filled with colour, rainbows and gentle surprises.
There are no rules, no right or wrong way to play — just space to explore, create, move and imagine together.
Beautiful! 👏 my kids loved it
How much does it cost
This is a FREE activity and there is no need to book — simply turn up on the day. Please be aware that if it gets busy there may be a short wait.
These activities have been supported by English Heritage's Community Connections grants with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Who is it for?
Children aged 9 and under with an adult
Children who enjoy music and play
Anyone looking for a creative half term activity
What to Bring
Bring some water but we have drinks and snacks to purchase on site.
Funders
This activity has been supported by English Heritage's Community Connections grants with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.





