Summer of Play
Discover a world of excitement at our museums across the Scottish Borders this Summer.
Delight in a variety of engaging activities tailor-made for children and families.
From designing your own raffia baskets, geometric sculptures, play with clay and a plethora of other exciting activities. Additionally, explore our complimentary selection of activity trails and art hikes, promising a memorable summer for all!
| Site | Date/Times | Event | Cost | |
| Halliwell’s House & Old Gala House | July 1 – 14 August Drop in activity table | Make Sun Catchers Raffia Basket Weaving Paper Chain Rainbow Wall Hanging Penny Spinners Origami Decorate Planter Sticks | Pay what you can (Suggested Donation £3) | No booking required |
| Hawick Museum | July 1 – 13 August | Critter Hunt Drop in activity, collect your hunting pack at Hawick Museum and go on an adventure! | Free – donations welcome | No booking required |
| Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park | Saturday 6 July 11:00-14:00 | Opening Day Painting in The Park – Celebrating the William Gillies Exhibition | Free – donations welcome | No booking required |
| Hawick Museum | 3 July | Clay Critters Decorate planter sticks Leaf Rubbings Rock Games Flower Crowns Bug Box | £3 | No booking required |
| Hawick Museum | 17 July | Layering Landscapes – Art Workshop with Claire Beattie Over 8s | £5 each Family £20 (2 Adults, 3 Kids) | BOOK HERE |
| Hawick Museum | 31 July | Art Hike with Chris Kent – Painting landscapes en plein air. Over 8s | £5 each Family £20 (2 Adults, 3 Kids) | BOOK HERE |
| Hawick Heritage Hub (Tuesdays-Thursdays) | 1 July – 14 August 10:00-16:00 (Drop in activity table) | Stain Glass Window Crafts | Pay what you can (Suggested Donation £3) | No booking required |
| Borders Textile Towerhouse | 18 July – 14 August 10:00-16:00 (Drop in activity table) | Paper Dolls/ Braided Yarn Dolls | Pay what you can (Suggested Donation £3) | No booking required |
| Borders Textile Towerhouse | 17 July – 30 July 10:00-16:00 (Drop in activity table) | Crests and Heraldry | Pay what you can (Suggested Donation £3) | No booking required |
| Borders Textile Towerhouse | July 4 – 16 July 10:00-16:00 (Drop in activity table) | Basket Raffia Weaving Loom Weaving/ Mini Wall Hanging | Pay what you can (Suggested Donation £3) | No booking required |
| Mary Queen of Scots House – Jedburgh Castle Jail | July 10 – 10 August (Drop in activity) | Treasure Hunt Collect your treasure- hunting pack at Mary Queen of Scots’ and work your way to Jedburgh Castle Jail! | Free – donations welcome | No booking required |
| Mary Queen of Scots House | 10 August | Archery | £10 – 10 arrows | No booking required |
| Jedburgh Jail | 10 July 11:00-14:00 | Geometric Scultures | £3 | No booking required |
| Jedburgh Jail | 24 July 11:00-14:00 | Make a Kaleidoscope | £3 | No booking required |
| Jedburgh Jail | 7 Aug 11:00-14:00 | Constellation Activities | £3 | No booking required |
| Jim Clark Motorsport Museum | All year During opening hours | Kids Trail – Lap of the Museum | Free with kids ticket/family ticket | No booking required |
