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Half Term activities at the Exchange
There's lots happening at The Exchange this October half term. Check out all the free family activities.
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Booktober: Family Day
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When? Tuesday 29 October, 11am – 3pm.
How much? Free, drop in.
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Drop-in for a fun-filled day dedicated to all things reading and books!
Enjoy story sessions, crafts, and more. Get creative by designing a bookmark inspired by your favourite literary character, and relax in our cozy reading corner to discover new books and revisit old favourites.
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Activities include:
Storytelling adventures with Serena Patel, 11:00 – 12:00
Join Serena Patel, the award winning author of ‘Anisha Accidental Detective’ for fun writing activities, storytelling tips and book-inspired crafts.
Bookmark Making Craft, 11:00 – 15:00
Get creative and make your own bookmarks to take home.
Interactive story session: A Rainbow for Amala, 13:00 – 15:00
Inspired by their new interactive storybook ‘A Rainbow for Amala’, join The Other Way Works for some code-breaking and puzzle-solving activities. Hear extracts from the story, solve puzzles and crack the codes to unlock your reward!
Cosy Book Corner
Relax with a good book in our reading space, hosted by How Brave is the Wren.
Books by The Other Way Works, Serena Patel and other titles will be available to purchase by card on the day.
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Robots Rule
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When? Thursday 31 October, 10:30 – 12:00
How much? Free, drop in.
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Don’t miss this family-friendly morning of fun and spooky hands-on crafting activities with Birmingham artist Sarah Baker-Groves, alongside a screening of short films where mischievous robots will dominate the screen.
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Family Heritage Tours at The Exchange
When? Wednesday 30 October, 11:00 – 12:30, 13:00 – 14:30
How much? Free, booking recommended.
The Exchange’s family tours take you on an interactive exploration of this fascinating building. With help from objects, archives and our friendly guides, step into the shoes of those who once worked and banked in this historic building.
Take a seat at the table in the Board Room and learn about coins in the Bank Manager’s office. Design your dream working lunch in the former canteen and consider the special things you’d safeguard in the safety deposit boxes as you explore The Vaults.
Book your family heritage tour today and discover the past and future of this magnificent building.
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Going Underground
When? Saturday 16 November, 11:00 – 15:00.
How much? Free, drop in. Follow the link for more information
At this family-friendly drop-in, discover how AI is revolutionising engineering, archaeology, geology, and more with interactive displays, demonstrations, and talks led by University of Birmingham academics.
See how new technologies are helping us to map and understand hidden systems, many of which are centuries old. From ancient ruins and intricate pipe networks to buried infrastructure, mineshafts, and sinkholes, discover how AI is transforming our view of what lies beneath!