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During Half Term, Chelmsford Cathedral invites children and families to enjoy a week of fun Mars themed activities from Monday to Thursday. Young explorers can dive into space inspired creativity, taking part in cosmic crafts to make colourful Mars creations and delicate origami peace doves. Let imagination soar with the popular Lego stay and play, or help build an evolving interactive Milky Way artwork throughout the week. Each day offers something new to spark curiosity and wonder. And, of course, visitors can marvel at the Red Planet itself, Luke Jerram's Mars: War & Peace, suspended in all its glory within the Cathedral.

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Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Adult	£5.00 per ticket
Child	£3.50 per ticket

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Half Term Under Mars

Type:Arts & Crafts Event

Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1TY

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Opening Times

Season (27 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Thursday	10:00	- 12:00

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