The summer holidays are nearly here, and Brewery Arts is packed with family-friendly things to do throughout July and August.
This summer, catch blockbuster family films in our Cinema, enjoy local bands and festival vibes with Summer Sundays, get the kids creative with our Performance Unleashed and Arts Unleashed Summer Camps, explore exhibitions by young artists, and make a day of it with our new Kids’ Menu, activity sheets and cinema snack bundles.
We’re helping families make their summer visits go a little further with temporary* savings on Under 14 cinema tickets, reduced Kids’ Menu prices and great-value Ticket Bundles.
Summer Sundays
Summer Sundays are bigger and better than ever this summer, bringing five afternoons of live music to our garden from 2-4pm throughout August.
Summer Sundays begin on 2 August, with The Seals opening the season, and then they’re back to close Summer Sundays on 30 August. Both of these will have a live DJ keeping the grooves going into the evening. Across the month, enjoy Meetwood Flac on 9 August, Atomic Brass on 16 August and Bad Transmission on 23 August.
Festival food and drink will be available to purchase at every Summer Sundays event, with food served until 6.30pm and bars open until 7pm, so you can stick around and enjoy the atmosphere a little longer.
Summer Sundays are Pay What You Decide on entry, with a suggested £2 donation helping us keep events like this going.
View all Festivals here.
Cinema
This summer, we’ve got films for all ages, from animated adventures to bigger blockbusters for older families and teens. Across July and August, we’re making use of all four of our on-site screens, bringing even more films and more fun to Brewery Arts.
For little ones, look out for Minions & Monsters, Moana, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, Toy Story 5 and Coyote vs. Acme. For older families and teens, Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings superhero action, while The Odyssey reimagines the legendary voyage of Odysseus.
We’re also helping families make their visits go a little further with temporary* Under 14 cinema tickets for U, PG and 12A films. Check out our Ticket Bundles for families and groups for great savings.
You can also complete your cinema trip with one of our kiosk bundle options, including small, medium and large popcorn and drink combos, as well as a Kids’ Combo with mini popcorn and a Fruit Shoot.
*Savings are available from 25 June to 1 September 2026.
View all Cinema here.
Summer Camps
Our Summer Camps are back this August, giving young people aged 7-14 the chance to get creative, build confidence and try something new.
Performance Unleashed Summer Camp runs from 3-7 August, 9.30am-3.30pm, with a lively week of dance and drama activities. Young people will work together to create a performance to share with family and friends on our main theatre stage, complete with professional lights and sound.
Arts Unleashed Summer Camp runs from 10-14 August, 9.30am-3.30pm, and is a hands-on week of visual art and craft activities led by local artists.
Please note: Arts Unleashed is Sold Out – Please contact our Box Office on 01539 725133 to be added to the waiting list.
View all Creative Learning here.
Exhibitions
This summer, our galleries celebrate the creativity of young artists with two exhibitions exploring the theme of Adventure.
The Young Artist Open Exhibition 2026 runs from 31 July to 31 October in the Sugar Store Gallery. This year’s theme invites local young artists to explore big quests, small discoveries, real-life journeys and fantasy worlds, capturing curiosity, bravery, imagination and the joy of trying something new.
The Arts Unleashed Summer Camp Exhibition 2026 runs from 14 August to 31 October in the Foyer Gallery, showcasing work created by young participants during Arts Unleashed Summer Camp. The exhibition will run alongside the Young Artist Open, continuing the shared theme of Adventures across both gallery spaces.
View all Exhibitions here.
Food & Drink
Make a day of it with a relaxed visit to our Bar & Restaurant this summer!
Our new Kids’ Menu brings together family favourites at reduced prices for under 14s, including classics like Margherita Pizza and Tomato Pasta, plus sweet treats including Chocolate Brownies and Ice Cream Sundaes.
Alongside our Kids’ Menu, we also have fun activity sheets, perfect for little ones to enjoy themselves or complete together as a family.
It’s ideal for a pre-film meal, a family catch-up, or a relaxed visit during the summer holidays. While you’re here, why not settle in with family and friends and enjoy our newly refurbished Vats?
Visit Food & Drink to view the Menu and book a table.
