Leicester kids can join Puppets And Toys at Newarke on 5 Aug for £4

Name: Puppets And Toys
Start: 2026-08-05T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-05T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Newarke Houses Museum

beehiveweb.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-05 10:09 2 min read

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For families with children, Newarke Houses Museum is hosting Puppets And Toys on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, at The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY. The event is an Exhibition and Craft Activity running from 10:00 to 15:00, with tickets at £4 online or £5 at the door, while accompanying adults are free.

At a glance

Date and day: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Time: 10:00–15:00
Venue: Newarke Houses Museum, The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY
Format: gallery exhibition plus craft activities
Audience: kids and families
Cost: £4 online, £5 at the door; accompanying adults free
Booking status: online booking is recommended for craft packs

What the event offers

The listing frames the day around two linked elements. First is a gallery of toys and games from the past, giving families a visible historical through-line for children’s activities. Secondly, there is a garden trail with images of retro toys, adding another viewing-based element for younger visitors and adults to discuss together.

The practical add-on is the craft offer for children. The source lists a craft pack that includes a sock puppet and a cup-and-ball game, designed so kids can make something to take home. The implied value for planning is simple: this is not a passive trip only; there is an activity outcome built into the schedule.

Practical information and timing

The event page says pre-booking online is recommended for craft packs. If you do reserve a child’s craft pack, the craft activity slot can be used between 12:00 and 14:00, which helps if you want to align arrival and departure around that period rather than a full-day hold.

Leicester kids can join Puppets And Toys at Newarke on 5 Aug for £4

Attendance planning can therefore be direct: families can attend the whole 10:00–15:00 event window, then use the confirmed 12:00–14:00 period for the crafts if they have pre-booked. Because the entry price differs by booking channel, families can make a cost decision immediately from the listing without needing additional channels.

What is not listed

No source-confirmed details are given for accessibility, food or stalls, or transport/location notes. The listing also includes a publisher caveat: details were supplied to Leicester City Council by Data Thistle and can change, so it is advised to check with Newarke Houses Museum before relying on the published information.

Source: Visit Leicester Events

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Event details were cross-checked against the published listing before drafting the practical guide.

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Verified event name, date, and time: Puppets And Toys on 5 August 2026, 10:00-15:00.
Verified venue and address as Newarke Houses Museum, The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY.
Verified pricing and booking details: £4 online, £5 at the door, adults accompanying child...
Verified craft details: pre-booking recommended for craft packs and arrival for the craft...

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