Royal Rhyme Time

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Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

About Royal Rhyme Time

Listed Under Family and Kids Events / Arts and Crafts Events

Each session explores different themes through interactive storytelling, songs and rhymes and is led by a member of the Learning Team.

Sessions are 30 minutes in length with time for free play at the end of the session. These sessions are best suited to children aged two to four but children under two are welcome. Children should be accompanied by parents or carers.

September – Horses and Carriages

Join Stuart the Unicorn as he explores transport of the past with this horse and carriage themes session.

October – Kings and Queens

Discover the stories if some Kings and Queens who have made the Palace their home.

November – Mini Gallery

Explore some famous artworks though story and rhyme as Stuart the Unicorn gives a tour of his mini gallery.

December – Christmas Fun

Discover stories of Christmas long ago in our special Christmas Royal Rhyme Time.

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