This page shows events that are particularly suitable for children and families.
Festival Saturday
Free entertainment supported by a grant from Nailsworth Town Council
From 10.00 am until mid-afternoon
There’s free entertainment, for all the family, in Mortimer Gardens, supported by a grant from Nailsworth Town Council. The Nailsworth Festival Market is back in the bus station, from 10am to 3pm, lovingly supported by The Grace Network and bursting with the brilliant local traders you know and love. Around the corner, Love Nailsworth is pleased to bring the Artisan Market to Market Street for the Festival. There will be handmade children’s clothes, jewellery, cakes, candles, coffee beans, skin care and other delights. Duck Races will be taking place in the brook, courtesy of Nailsworth PTFA, and look out for the Family Sports Fest, in the afternoon.
Entertainment in Mortimer Gardens
10.15 G&T Blues – Grahame and Tim playing acoustic blues from the 1920s onwards and some original songs
10.45 Punch and Judy – much loved traditional puppet show – but with a modern twist
11.15 The return of Circus Frantix – entertaining circus tricks which get the kids involved
11.45 Crackstone Jacks – playing hits from the 50s and 60s
12.30 G&T Blues – relax with more blues music
13.00 Nailsworth Primary School Choir – entertaining us with their lovely singing
13.30 More laughs with Punch and Judy
14.00 Circus Frantix – Juggling, unicycling and kids’ fun
14.15 Crackstone Jacks – more music to enjoy
There will also be
entertainment in Market Street, including singer/songwriter Alison Hustwitt from 10.45, the Community Choir at 11.30 and the folk group, Elastic Band, from midday.
Charlotte Middleton at Nailsworth Library
11.00am until 12.00pm
Free
Unfortunately this event will no longer be taking place due to unforeseen circumstances. Instead, there will be a storytelling session for children. More information coming soon.
Join author and illustrator Charlotte Middleton at Nailsworth Library! Meet Christopher Nibble, the guinea pig hero of her books, and discover how even the smallest amongst us can take care of our planet. All are welcome, but ages 4-12 are especially invited.
All participating children over 2 require a ticket (available from Nailsworth Library) and must be accompanied by an Adult. Adults do not require tickets.
Sports Fest
2.00pm until 4.00pm
At King George V Playing Fields, GL6 0HT
Free
If you and your family enjoy being active, come along to King George V Playing Fields for an afternoon of fun and fitness with Nailsworth Youth Club. Skipping, table tennis, badminton, tennis, hoops and balls are just some of the activities available.
Entrance is free and refreshments will be provided. Boys and girls, mums, dads, grandparents and carers all welcome.
Playcircle
10.00am and 11.30am
At Town Hall, GL6 0JF
£6
Join us for a creative Playcircle session, where families come together to sing, move and play along to live, seasonal music. Little ones and their grown-ups are invited to explore sensory play, colourful parachute games, and flurries of bubbles in a space that celebrates connection, imagination and playfulness. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in at their own pace. Suitable for ages 1-5 years.
Tickets from www.playcircle.co.uk/event-list