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Thu Jun 6, 2024 7:00pm £12.50 Buy Tickets

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Small Worlds

Two children playing on a pretned bus.
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  • Opening Times

    Small Worlds is a separately ticketed experience. Timed sessions last 60 minutes.

    Term-time session times
    Tuesday - Friday: 09:45, 11:15, 12:45, 14:15*
    Saturday - Sunday: 09:45, 11:15, 12:45, 14:15, 15:45
    *Half-price session

    Holiday session times
    During state school holidays sessions run
    Daily at: 09:45, 11:15, 12:45, 14:15, 15:45

    Please aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before the entry time on your ticket. If you miss your time slot, we are unable to guarantee entry.

  • Families
  • £6

Welcome to a patchwork land of picture books, nursery rhymes and traditional tales for the very young.

Set off to a land of picture books, nursery rhymes and traditional tales for the very young. Explore five story-themed zones where you can go on a Bear Hunt, discover Traction Man’s under-sink world, relax in the Night Safe, ride on the Story Bus and enjoy Winnie and Wilbur’s miniature theatre.

Sessions start with a special song together, followed by the week's featured story told by one of our Story Guides with lots of opportunities for joining in. You'll then be free to explore the five-story-themed zones for the rest of the session before a final story and goodbye song. Sessions also include a creative activity.

Please note that Small Worlds will be closed from 22-28 April for the arrival of...

ELMER - OPENING 30 APRIL 2024
We are delighted to announce our brand new Elmer storytelling space in Small Worlds. Created in partnership with Andersen Press to mark the 35th anniversary of the beloved picture books by David McKee. Little ones will be able to enjoy a a new storytelling experience with everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant!

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant by David McKee
© David McKee. Licensed by Metrostar for Andersen Press Ltd., London. www.elmer.co.uk

Tummy Time and Rhyme
Our 09:45 sessions on Tuesdays are specially tailored to under-1s.

Rainbow Families
Our 09:45 session on Fridays are specifically for anyone looking to meet other LGBTQ+ Families and socialise in a relaxed setting

Story Themes
Each week our Story Guides tell a special collection of stories from around the world that fall under the following themes:

  • The Giant Clam A story from the South Pacific
    20-25 February
  • Anansi and the Turtle: A story from Ghana and Jamaica
    27 February-3 March
  • Mouse Deer and Tiger A story from Malaysia
    12-17 March
  • Seven Dragonflies Save the Sun A story from Persia
    12-18 February, 19-24 March
  • Firouz the Hare A story from the Arabic tradition
    29-31 March
  • The Gigantic Turnip A story from Ukraine
    5-10 March
  • Bakunawa the Dragon: A story from the Philippines
    6-11 February, 26-28 March
  • Seasonal Stories: Stories featuring our favourite Springtime animals
    1-7 April
  • Tasty Tales: Mouthwater stories based on yummy food!
    9-14 April, 4-9 June, 16-21 July
  • Myths and Magic: Enchanting legends filled with interest and awe
    16-21 April, 11-16 June, 23-28 July
  • The Adventures of Elmer: Come and celebrate the new Elmer-themed zone with our favourite Elmer stories. Created in partnership with Andersen Press
    30 April-5 May
  • Animal Antics: Stories all about animals getting themselves and/or others into mischief
    6-12 May, 18-23 June, 29 July-4 August
  • World of Wonders: Stories that were used to explain the origins of the world and natural phenomena
    14-19 May, 25-30 June
  • Marvellous Minibeasts: Stories that showcase the little creatures of the world
    21-26 May, 2-7 July
  • Puppets and Poems: Poems and Rhymes told using puppets and props
    27 May - 2 June, 9-14 July

Half price entry
Join us at the 14:15 session Tuesdays - Fridays during term time and pay just £3 per person.

Small Worlds is a story-play gallery particularly recommended for under-5s. Please note that this is a structured session so please make sure you arrive in good time for the start time printed on your ticket.

Running time for a Small Worlds session is 60 minutes.

  • Opening Times

    Small Worlds is a separately ticketed experience. Timed sessions last 60 minutes.

    Term-time session times
    Tuesday - Friday: 09:45, 11:15, 12:45, 14:15*
    Saturday - Sunday: 09:45, 11:15, 12:45, 14:15, 15:45
    *Half-price session

    Holiday session times
    During state school holidays sessions run
    Daily at: 09:45, 11:15, 12:45, 14:15, 15:45

    Please aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before the entry time on your ticket. If you miss your time slot, we are unable to guarantee entry.

  • Families
  • £6
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