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Kids dressed in Halloween costumes received a free hot chocolate and spooky cake!
Our dedicated children’s area is full of a variety of books exploring Black History Month.
The little ones also played with a new magnetic busy board, specially commissioned by the artists Playset.
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Our cafe served a range of kid-friendly food and provided a great spot for children to play while parents relax.
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Throughout the Autumn the Bluecoat hosted three new exhibitions exploring black identity in the 21st Century by artists Deborah Roberts, Rosa-Johan Uddoh and Sumuyya Khader.
Find out more about planning your family visit to Bluecoat below.