Summer Family Drop-Ins
Thu 20 Aug · 10:30
The Turnpike Gallery
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The Summer Family Drop-Ins festival brings free drop-in sessions at The Turnpike Gallery in Wigan, where artist Kate Bufton will help visitors make their own artwork to take home.
Make your own artwork to take home with artist Kate Bufton in these free drop-in sessions!
Looking for something to do with the kids? Join artist Kate Bufton in the gallery on select mornings throughout the summer holidays and make something fun to take home! Kate will be leading a variety of arts and crafts activities inspired by the Make. Believe. exhibition to keep the little ones inspired.
Suitable for families with children aged 5+, drop-in anytime between 10.30-12.30pm on the following dates, free no booking required.
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Weather on the day
Light drizzle · 16°C
Feels like 14°C · Chance of rain 55% · Wind 15 km/h
Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.
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Summer Family Drop-Ins takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 10:30.
Summer Family Drop-Ins is held at The Turnpike Gallery in Wigan (Leigh Library, Leigh, WN7 1EB).
Entry to Summer Family Drop-Ins is free.
Tickets for Summer Family Drop-Ins can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Summer Family Drop-Ins
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The Summer Family Drop-Ins festival brings free drop-in sessions at The Turnpike Gallery in Wigan, where artist Kate Bufton will help visitors make their own artwork to take home.
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Organiser’s full description
Make your own artwork to take home with artist Kate Bufton in these free drop-in sessions!
Looking for something to do with the kids? Join artist Kate Bufton in the gallery on select mornings throughout the summer holidays and make something fun to take home! Kate will be leading a variety of arts and crafts activities inspired by the Make. Believe. exhibition to keep the little ones inspired.
Suitable for families with children aged 5+, drop-in anytime between 10.30-12.30pm on the following dates, free no booking required.
Wednesday 29th July - Marble Mobiles
Thursday 6th August - Book Art Fairy Houses
Wednesday 12th August - Enchanted Trees
Thursday 20th August - Marble Run Bookmaking
Wednesday 26th August - Mystical Rune Printing
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Summer Family Drop-Ins?
Summer Family Drop-Ins takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 10:30.
Where is Summer Family Drop-Ins taking place?
Summer Family Drop-Ins is held at The Turnpike Gallery in Wigan (Leigh Library, Leigh, WN7 1EB).
How much are tickets for Summer Family Drop-Ins?
Entry to Summer Family Drop-Ins is free.
How do I get tickets for Summer Family Drop-Ins?
Tickets for Summer Family Drop-Ins can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Turnpike Gallery
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Thursday, 20 August 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 14°C · chance of rain 55% · wind 15 km/h
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