Rainy day

So today was another rainy day and I was looking after five children. My sister works full time so I had my nieces and my mum wasn't feeling too good so little sis was looking after her. I took the kids to Herbert Art Gallery in Coventry city centre. It's right opposite Coventry cathedral.

Herbert Art Gallery

Although it's not the biggest museum its a lovely place for kids to go and explore. In the school holidays they always have some activities on for children. This summer holidays they have different arts and crafts workshops every day. The activities cost £2 per child but under 2s are free. There is no need to book, you can just drop in - http://www.theherbert.org/whats_on/family

Clay modelling

Today's craft activity was making a fish out of clay. All the kids love clay, it's something we never have a home so it's just that extra bit special getting their hands on it/in it. Here's a little video of today's clay modelling:

Freebies

The baby was a bit too small to take part in the craft activity but she enjoyed playing with the soft blocks. There was a lot more to see in the museum and entry is free. I'm sure the kids would have been happy whiling away a good few hours in the museum but we were all hungry so ate lunch at Cafe Rouge as they have a nice kids menu. This was also a freebie as I used Tesco clubcard vouchers. I think the whole day cost me £15 in total to entertain and feed 5 kids and myself. The summer holidays are loooong so no point blowing the budget in the first two weeks. For anyone living in or around Coventry, or visiting there with kids over the summer, I recommend popping in to Herbert Art Gallery. It's nice to soak up a bit of art and culture, especially when it's too wet outside to do anything else!

MummyImperfect x