Visit the Eureka! Summer Circus in July to enjoy awe-inspiring, hands-on workshops with Circus Sensible, the UK’s smallest circus troupe. Families will have the chance to learn a variety of skills such as juggling, poi, stilt walking, plate spinning and diabolo. Join Circus Sensible at regular intervals on Saturday 19, Sunday 20, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July.
Or visit in August when Fred’s Flying Circus will be resident at Eureka! every day. Families will witness all manner of thrilling performances, from unicycle to slackrope in daily shows and workshops led by Fred and his troupe. Fred’s Flying Circus has been touring the world since 1990, visiting different locations from London to Las Vegas, and now – for the very first time – Halifax.
Make people laugh and clown around in clowning workshops every weekday throughout the school holidays. With guidance from the Eureka! Ringmaster kids will have great fun painting their own unique clown face, choosing a wacky costume, learning hilarious moves and finally putting on a show to friends and family.
As well as plenty of family circus fun, there will also be seaside-style entertainment all summer long on the Eureka! inland beach, which is open once again after its successful debut in 2007. Children will be able to play on the golden sand, build sandcastles or simply chill out in a deck chair. With the Summer Circus, the inland beach and the hundreds of hands-on museum exhibits, Eureka! has plenty to offer this summer, whatever the weather.
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Notes to the Editor
- Eureka! The Museum for Children is designed especially for children age 0-11, with over 400 hands on exhibits inspiring them to learn about themselves and the world around them through imagination, play and discovery.
- For visitor information call +44 (0)1422 330012
- Eureka! admission prices are: £7.25 for adults and children over 3; £2.25 for toddlers age 1-2 and FREE for babies under 1. There is an additional charge of £1.50 per person for shows with Fred’s Flying Circus
- Eureka! is situated next to Halifax railway station, just 10 minutes from junction 24 of the M62 and 17 miles from Leeds Eureka! is open daily from 10:00 - 17:00 (except 24-26 December).
- Eureka! is an educational charity no. 292758
- Fred’s Flying Circus is a professional touring company and member of the Arts Council Circus Arts Forum. Fred’s Flying Circus is an animal free circus. To find out more about visit www.fredsflyingcircus.co.uk
