The Bees Knees Family Barn

SESSION NOW FULLY BOOKED Tomorrow is our last summer holiday session and we're celebrating everything Summer holiday 🌴☀️🍦 We still have a few spaces available. Suitable from 6 months to 4 years and only £3 per child. To book visit our website www.beeskneesbarn.co.uk/book-online or send a message.
Come build sandcastles under our palm tree, fly aeroplanes through fluffy soap foam clouds, go crabbing in our rock pool, hook a duck, make paper ice creams and decorate a post card....
#messyplay #summerholidayfun #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyardskettering #whatsoninkettering #kettering #northants
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***FREE EVENT***
Don't forget we've got a free story time event tomorrow at 10.30 till around 11.30 at The Bees Knees. There will be 3-4 stories being read by @thehappylittlebookworm and a pop up book shop with a selection of beautiful books. The Stories being read are aimed at pre-schoolers but older children are very welcome too.
... We hope to see you there! 📚🐛
#whatsoninkettering #summerholidayactivities #popupbookshop #storytime #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyards
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Don't miss the Yard Sale this Saturday at The Yards!

Tuesday is now fully booked but we still have a few spaces available for tomorrow and next Thursday's sessions.
Book online at www.beeskneesbarn.co.uk/book-online or send a PM.
#messyplay #summerholidayskettering #thingstodoinkettering #whatsoninkettering #kettering #wellingborough #corby #northants #theyardskettering

It's been a ROARsom week so far! We had a busy session yesterday filled with lots of dino fun, from rolling dino eggs down guttering into water, playing with dinos in their swamp to making a Diplodocus out of a paper plate! 🦕🦖
Missed out on the fun, don't worry we still have spaces for Thursday's session. Suitable from 6 months to 4 years and still only £3 per child. Link to online booking below or send a message. www.beeskneesbarn.co.uk/book-online
#messyplay #dinoweek #dip...lodocus #colouredrice #thisiskettering #babygroupkettering #toddlergroupkettering #ketteringtown #whatsonforkidsnorthants #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyardskettering
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Who's joing us today for our last session of the week? We still have spaces and it's only £3 per child. Come join the fun! To book visit our website www.beeskneesbarn.co.uk/book-online or send me a message.
#messyandsensoryplay #whatsoninkettering #summerholidays #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyardskettering #northamptonshire #ketteringfamilies #wellingborough #corby #northampton

We had lots of fun this morning, 'cupcakes' were made, biscuits decorated, cups of tea poured, dolls fed and dishes were washed. Looking forward to doing it all again on thursday. Thank you to everyone who came today 😀
#thebeeskneesfamilybarn #messyplaykettering #ketteringtown #whatsoninkettering #theyardskettering @ The Bees Knees Family Barn

We're really looking forward our first Story time event at the barn on Monday 13th August at 10.30. Jacalyn from The happy little bookworm will be reading 3- 4 stories (aimed at pre-schoolers but older children are welcome) and will set up her beautiful pop up book store for you to browse through. It's completely free, no need to book, just turn up on the day

Don't forget we're still running our special offer of just £3 per child for our messy play sessions over the summer holidays. We've also extended the age limit up to 7 on Tuesday's.
This weeks theme is cooking, we'll be measuring, pouring and mixing ingredients, having a tea party, decorating biscuits, making chef hats and even washing the dishes! #messyplay #family #summerholidays #cookingweek #ketteringtown #northamptonshire #whatsoninkettering #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyardskettering @ The Bees Knees Family Barn

This weeks theme is cooking, we'll be measuring, pouring and mixing ingredients, having a tea party, decorating biscuits, making chef hats and even having fun with bubbles doing washing up.
Group age: Tuesday- 6 months - 7 years Thursday- 6 months - 4 years
... Please note the room is upstairs and unfortunately we do not have lift access. A buggy park is available for prams and pushchairs in the courtyard.
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A few photos from last weeks groups. Can you spot all the different books each activity were based on?
#messyplay #messyandsensoryplay #bookweek #childrensbooks #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyards #whatsoninkettering #ketteringtown #summerholidayskettering @ The Bees Knees Family Barn

We're really excited to announce our first Story time event at the barn on Monday 13th August at 10.30. Jacalyn from The happy little bookworm will be reading 3- 4 stories (aimed at pre-schoolers but older children are welcome) and will set up her beautiful pop up book store for you to browse through. It's completely free, no need to book, just turn up on the day.

"We're going on a bear hunt, we're going to catch a big one, what a beautiful day, we're not scared" 🐻
It was lovely watching some of the children recreating the story 'We're going on a bear hunt' by Michael Rosen in our bear hunt tray today. It's one of our favourite stories at home, what stories do you love sharing with your little ones?
#weregoingonabearhunt #bookweek #messyplay #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyards #kettering #whatsoninkettering #northamptonshire

Come join the fun for the first of our 4 summer holiday messy play sessions. This weeks theme is favourite stories. We'll be going on a bear hunt, feeding a very hungry caterpillar, helping Buster on the farm, making aliens who may just love underpants and giving Elmer her colourful patches!
There'll be water play, painting, a craft activity, 4 messy play stations, and sensory baskets. All for just £3 per child.
Suitable from 6 months. Older siblings aged up to 7 are welco...me to attend on our Tuesday session. Our Thursday session is for babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 4 years only.
Booking essesntial. Book online on our website, www.beeskneesbarn.co.uk
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Schools out for the summer but don't worry we've still got lots of summer events going on over the next couple of weeks.
We're continuing to run our messy play sessions up until Thursday 16th August with an amazing SUMMER OFFER of £3 per child 🌞 Siblings up to 7 years old are welcome to attend on Tuesday's but our Thursday groups will continue to be for babies and toddlers from 6 months to 4 years only. To book click on the 'Book now' button at the top of our page.
We've got an exciting story session booked for Monday 13th Aug, art and craft sessions and we're taking part in The Yard Sale at #theyards on Sat 11th Aug - more info to follow for each event.

⚠️WARNING CONSTRUCTION SITES ARE DANGEROUS ⚠️
Builder hats at the ready!
This was a popular tray yesterday! Want to join in the fun?We still have spaces for tomorrows session, 10.30-11.30. Lots of different trays to explore, free painting and a craft to make. Book online to secure your space... 🛑🚧🚦⚠️🚫
#messyandsensoryplay #messyplay #playislearning #familyhub #ketteringtown #babyandtoddlergroupkettering #ketteringtown #wellingborough #corby #northamptonshire #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyardskettering #thisiskettering
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Does your little one love cars, diggers, trains, paint, water play and getting messy? Then why not come to one of our messy play sessions this week and get out of the sun for a while. This weeks theme is transport, my little boys favourite! Sessions run on Tuesdays 10-11 and Thursdays 10.30-11.30. To book click on the 'Book Now' button at the top of our page 🚗⛟🚚🚜⛴🚦
#messyplay #messyandsensoryplay #creativekids #babyandtoddlergroupkettering #ketteringtown #ketteringfamilies #beeskneesmessyplay #thebeeskneesfamilybarn #theyardskettering #thisiskettering #northamptonshire

Thank you to everyone who came to our Kettfest craft event on Sat, we had a great day 🐞
Lots of people have been asking about the summer holidays, we will be running our messy play group for the first 4 weeks of the holiday aswell as craft sessions for school age children too. Dates and more info coming very soon!

Check out our video for a little sneek peek into what our Bees Knees Messy Play sessions are all about! Suitable from 6 months to 4 years, classes run on Tuesday's and Thursday's. For more info and to book your place head over to our new website www.beeskneesbarn.co.uk

we had a fantastic time at messy play today Aurora got to paint, make a sheep, but the best bit was seeing her interact with other children.



thank you ever so much Aurora will see you next week

We had a lovely time exploring the different activities at the Bees Knees Family Barn. My little boy who is 2 was every entertained as he painted, stuck, fished and explored the variety of trays. Well planned and thought out and a good sensory experience for any little ones. Thank you Katherine �

My 15 month old son and myself had a lovely time exploring all the different textured, messy and wet activities that where set out today. We will definitely return again. Thank you �

Hallie had a really lovely time at the trial today :)

Thank you.

Georgina and I had a fabulous time at the session on Tuesday. Messy play is what it is and the fun behind your little ones exploring.

We will be back for more �