Where: Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney

When: Saturday, July 22 to September 3, 2017

Summer has arrived at Taurus Crafts in the Forest of Dean with a range of children's activities on every day throughout the school holidays.

Families can get creative and 'make together' with all the materials, tools and experts on hand. They can also test their hand-eye coordination with Circus Skills Workshops led by Grant Brookes who returns to the area following his success as lead singer in a Frozen production at Euro-Disney.

The play area is also in line for a grand re-opening just in time for the school summer holidays. The area will triple in size and feature a fantastic climbing area, woodland tower, slide, bridge and tunnel, nest swing, up-and-over bars, ropes, mini climbing wall, see-saw, instruments and colourful play-lawn.

The new play area is adjacent to the café's patio so parents can enjoy coffee and a cake and keep an eye on little ones.

Other activities include up-close encounters with a range of reptiles. Find out more about these fascinating creatures with Black Rock Reptiles.

Learn how to communicate with babies in a Sing and Sign taster session, book ahead and learn how singing fun songs can teach babies and toddlers to use simple sign language.

Master Stone Mason Carrie Horwood opens her workshop to all in a series of have-a-go at Stone Carving sessions which start from £5.

The ancient craft of candle-making is also an option in the activity programme, using a simple technique and a pre-prepared wick the Candle Dipping is a rewarding experience and you can take home your own rainbow-coloured candle.

Making Crystal Jewellery, Paint Your Own Pot, Sand Art and Clay Play complete the range of paid-for sessions taking place throughout the school holidays.

Some of the regular activities run for free or for donations only, so there is something to suit families on a budget too, including Wendy's Workshops, puppet sessions, a DIY art activity and fun letter trail with prize draw.

For details of dates and times of all the craft sessions, visit www.tauruscrafts.co.uk