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South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Free children's treasure hunt at Newport Museum open now!
Grimwood Museum Adventure is running until August 25 and is an interactive scavenger hunt that is free to enter. The scavenger hunt is based on the highly popular Grimwood children's books that are written by author Nadia Shireen. With colourful woodland style characters, like fox siblings Ted and Nancy the books are a big hit with children aged six to nine. As part on the Grimwood Museum Adventure children must walk around the museum and find characters and 'forest doors' dotted about different exhibits. The competition form for the Grimwood Museum Adventure (Image: NQ) The challenge reads: 'The residents of Grimwood are causing mayhem in the Museum! How many of them can you spot in the collections? Tick a box when you find them.' As they do this, they can tick off each character on their list which is given to you at the start of the hunt. Once all the characters and doors have been located children (with the help of parents) can then fill out the competition form to 'elect a new mayor' of Grimwood. Young Aaoin taking part in the Grimwood Museum Adventure (Image: NQ) A replacement resident from the scavenger hunt can be selected to replace 'Titus Crazyhorns' a retired stag character and former 'Mayor' of Grimwood. The competition form reads 'I Titus Crazyhorns, have retired as Mayor of Grimwood! Can you find a suitable replacement for me? Someone in a painting perhaps?' Characters hidden about the Museum as part of the Grimwood Museum Adventure (Image: NQ) Upon completing the hunt children will receive a free sticker from the museum. The lucky competition winner will receive a signed bundle of Grimwood books and Double National Arts Pass allowing free entry to participating museums and galleries. Overall, the family friendly day out takes around 20 minutes to complete and is an interactive activity that encourages children to read during the school holidays.
South Wales Argus
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Things to do in Newport and Gwent this weekend for family
Newport Museum and Art Gallery will host a "brilliantly bonkers" museum trail as part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure. This event celebrates the release of "Rock the Vote!", the fifth book in the Grimwood series by Nadia Shireen. People can spot Grimwood characters around the museum, elect a new mayor of Grimwood, and design their own campaign poster. Completing the trail will earn participants a free Grimwood sticker, and they can enter a competition to win a signed Grimwood book bundle. At the former leisure centre site near Kingsway car park in Newport, the Newport Open-Air Cinema Festival will take place on Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10. The event will feature popular film classics and entertainment, including the Mamma Mia Experience and the Dirty Dancing Experience. Thanks to Newport City Council and UK Government funding, the 400 tickets for each performance will be free. On Saturday, August 9, people can enjoy a pottery painting session at 44 Victoria Street in Cwmbran. Participants can choose to paint their favourite Labubu character or a selection of Jelly Cat Amuseables. The guided painting session will provide templates, stickers, and transfer paper to help create designs on pottery. Llanyrafon Manor Farm in Cwmbran will host "Merriment at The Manor" on Saturday, August 9, from 11 am to 4 pm. The free-entry event will feature horseshoe throwing, live falconry shows, Tudor-era reenactments, and a best-dressed competition. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The Llanwern Bull in Newport will host a character breakfast on Saturday, August 9, at 9.30 am. The event, priced at £10 per child, will feature a meet and greet with Stitch and Peppa, music, dancing, games, and a kid-friendly breakfast menu. The Neon in Newport will host "Live Female Wrestling Newport: Valkyrie" on Saturday, August 9, at 6 pm. The family-friendly event will feature some of the best women's wrestling in the world. A raffle will take place during the interval, and there will be opportunities for in-ring pictures and an after-show meet and greet. The Neon is currently unlicensed, so alcoholic drinks will not be available or permitted on site. Monty Python fans can enjoy a performance of "Spamalot" at Wyedean School in Chepstow on Saturday, August 9, at 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm. The laugh-out-loud musical is based on "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and promises plenty of silliness and show-stopping songs. Chepstow Castle will host the Castell Roc music festival, with performances ranging from country to rock. The festival is praised for its chilled-out and intimate atmosphere. On the second Saturday of every month, Abergavenny Market Hall hosts the Abergavenny Craft Fayre. The fayre features a range of handmade gifts, including jewellery, cards, and artwork. Chepstow Racecourse will host the Chepstow Show 2025 on Saturday, August 9. The family day out will feature a fun dog show, horticulture, livestock, and main ring attractions, including the Paws for Thought Dog Display Team and The Welsh Axemen.
