We are free to visit and open to everyone, providing a warm welcome to visitors of all ages, including children and family groups.
Take your little one on an adventure through the history of County Durham! Each half term we will focus on a different section of The Story’s collections and exhibition. Join us in our learning Studio at The Story as you journey through time and discover a new theme every week with your little one. Handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together at Small Stories.
This Half Term is all about ‘Making a Living’. For the next 8 weeks we will explore jobs and industries in County Durham through imaginative play, crafts and music. All sessions require booking.
Thursday 5 September – Back to School – 10:30-11:30am
- Journey through time, every week you and your little one can handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together!
- This week: This week’s theme is ‘Back to School’ – sing and play along with your little one, introducing new sounds and language skills through this week’s music activity.
Thursday 12 September – Things That Go – 10:30-11:30am
- Journey through time, every week you and your little one can handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together!
- This week: This week’s theme is ‘Things That Go’ – sing, play & get creative, help your little one improve fine motor skills and coordination through this weeks arts and crafts activity.
Thursday 19 September – On the Farm – 10:30-11:30am
- Journey through time, every week you and your little one can handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together!
- This week: This week’s theme is ‘On the Farm’ -sing and play along with your little one, introducing new sounds and language skills through this week’s music activity.
Thursday 26 September – People Who Help Us – 10:30-11:30am
- Journey through time, every week you and your little one can handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together!
- This week: This week’s theme is ‘People Who Help Us’ – sing, play & get creative, help your little one improve fine motor skills and coordination through this weeks arts and crafts activity.
Thursday 3 October – Supermarket – 10:30-11:30am
- Journey through time, every week you and your little one can handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together!
- This week: This week’s theme is ‘Supermarket’ – sing, play & get creative, help your little one improve fine motor skills and coordination through this weeks arts and crafts activity.
Thursday 10 October – Horses – 10:30-11:30am
- Journey through time, every week you and your little one can handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together!
- This week: This week’s theme is ‘Horses’ – sing and play along with your little one, introducing new sounds and language skills through this week’s music activity.
Thursday 17 October – Night-time – 10:30-11:30am
- Journey through time, every week you and your little one can handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together!
- This week: This week’s theme is ‘Night-time’ – sing and play along with your little one, introducing new sounds and language skills through this week’s music activity.
Thursday 24 October – Halloween – 10:30-11:30am
- Journey through time, every week you and your little one can handle historical objects, hear stories, learn and play together!
- This week: For the last session before October Half Term, this week’s theme is ‘Halloween’ – sing, play & get creative, help your little one improve fine motor skills and coordination through this weeks arts and crafts activity.
Booking required
All sessions require booking using the link below.