Make a map of a magical land with us on Thursday 1st June! Drop in and see us between 11am-1pm for this free event. There's no need to book, just bring your imagination! This event is suitable for children aged 6+
Join us for this event as Jo helps you create a unique story using well known characters, places and scenarios. This event is suitable for ages 6-11. This event is £2 and booking is essential. You can book your ticket here - Ticket There is...
Join us for another Saturday Storytime and craft activity. This week the books will all be monster themed! Join us at 10.30am for this free event.
Join us for another Saturday Storytime at 10.30am. This week the books will all be about mermaids. There will also be chance for craft activities too. This event is free and there's no need to book.
Join us on Saturday 17th of June as we celebrate Independent Bookshop Week with a marathon storytelling event all day! Jo will attempt to read 50 picture books aloud starting at 9.30am. Can it be done? Should it be done? Come and support us and...
We're big fans of the Sticky Pines series here at The Rocketship, so we're delighted to welcome Dashe Roberts back to the shop on Saturday 5th August to sign copies of the books, including the brand new, fourth instalment, The Wrath of the Blob! Come...
Join Jez from First Coding as he hosts a special 3D Printing Workshop as The Rocketship! In this workshop, children will learn the basics of 3D designing before being taught how designs are 3D printed. During the workshop, everyone will work towards designing their...
We are delighted to welcome Kirsty Applebaum back to The Rocketship for a fun October half term event. Kirsty is the author of the popular Princess Minna series for 5-8 year olds and will be joining us for a storytime session on 26th October to...
Join us every Saturday between 25th November - 23rd December for a free Christmas Storytime and craft activity session at The Rocketship. Storytime starts at 10.30am every Saturday. There is no need to book, just come along!
We are delighted to welcome Duncan Beedie to The Rocketship on Saturday 2nd December for storytime! Duncan will be reading his fabulous picture book, A Bad Day for Bear. Join us at 11am for this fun and free event!
Join Tash Bell, author of Middle-Grade novel, The Swish, for a Festive Fashion Upcycling Workshop! On Saturday 9th December, The Rocketship turns into Santa’s sustainable style studio. Get creative, and learn how to transform an old sweater into a Christmas jumper. Turn your fave T-shirt festive,...
Jo Clarke is the author of The Travelling School Mysteries series, Libby and the Parisian Puzzle, Libby and the Highland Heist and Libby and the Manhattan Mystery. If you want to learn how to plot the perfect mystery, create brilliant settings and develop believable characters, then...