Leicester families: Puppets And Toys in Newarke on 5 Aug, £4 entry
On Wednesday, 5 August 2026, Leicester families can attend Puppets And Toys at Newarke Houses Museum, with a fixed session from 10:00 to 15:00. The Visit Leicester listing gives a straightforward ticket structure: standard is £4 online, or £5 at the door, while accompanying adults are free. That means the decision point is not adult entry, but whether children are joining the craft activities that are presented as part of the day.
When, where and who should go
This is a single-day museum event at Newarke Houses Museum, The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY, aimed at kids and families. The date is confirmed and there are no alternate sessions listed.
| Item | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 5 August 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 to 15:00 |
| Venue | Newarke Houses Museum, The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY |
| Event type | Exhibition and craft activity |
| Price | £4 online, £5 at the door |
| Adult access | Accompanying adults free |
| Booking note | Pre-booking is recommended for craft packs |
What the day includes
The event text sets out two connected elements. First, there is a gallery of toys and games from the past. Second, there is a garden trail with pictures of retro toys. The structure gives children two kinds of engagement in one visit: viewing objects in a museum setting and then spotting them again across the trail.
Craft pack logistics for attendance planning
The practical hook in this event is the craft pack. Children can make their own items to take home, specifically a sock puppet and a cup-and-ball game. The source says craft packs should be pre-booked online, with a recommended arrival window between 12:00 and 14:00 for those booked packs. That timing matters mainly for families who want to take part in the craft element and plan their day around it.
Main takeaways
- Date, venue and hours are fixed, so planning is straightforward.
- The listing is intended for kids and families, with accompanying adults free.
- A craft pack changes the booking decision, because it is the element tied to pre-booking and the 12:00 to 14:00 arrival guidance.
Practical steps and caveats from the source
If your plan is mainly the exhibition and garden trail, you can still attend with the listed entry rates. If you want the craft pack, book it online and aim for the 12:00 to 14:00 arrival window on the day.
The listing does not publish accessibility details, transport links, or food stall information, so families should confirm those points with Newarke Houses Museum before travelling. It also includes a source notice that event details can change, so the final practical step is to verify booking status and current entry terms with the organiser before you go.
Source: Visit Leicester Events
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The article is based on the Visit Leicester event entry and only uses confirmed date, place, price and activity details from that source.
- Confirmed the event date and hours: 5 August, 10:00 to 15:00.
- Confirmed venue and address: Newarke Houses Museum, The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY.
- Confirmed pricing and attendance conditions: £4 online, £5 at door, adults accompanying ch...
- Confirmed activity details: retro toy and game gallery, garden trail, and craft pack with...
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- Visit Leicester Events
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- Leicester
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- 2026-08-05 09:08
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