Fun Activities
Fun Activities
Below you will find a range of creative and fun projects to try at home. Don't forget to tag us on social media @sovereignhill to show us how you went and join in the fun by hashtagging #sovereignhillathome
Play Time!
Recreate popular 1850s children’s games at home by repurposing materials like take away cups, fabrics and toilet paper rolls.
- Ball and Cup
How many times can you catch the ball in the cup? - Game of Graces
One of the most popular games played on the goldfields in the 1850s, especially by young girls. Throw and catch a hoop with a pair of dowel sticks held by two players. The person who catches the hoop ten times, wins! - Bowling
Can you knock over all the rolls in one hit? - DIY Hobby Horse
Our coach rides may be closed for now, but you can go for a ride with your own hobby horse!
Colour in sheets
Colour in your favourite characters and scenes from the goldfields.
Sewing
Sew your own Sovereign Hill characters and scenes using these cross-stitch cards.
Cooking
Create a delicious 1850s-style meal using our recipes.
- Apple Pie Kingsley
- Plum Brownie
- Vanilla Slice
- Asian-Inspired Sausage Rolls
- Bread Pudding
- Fidget Pie
- Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
- Strawberry Tart
- Homemade Apple Cider
- Simple Shortbread
- Pumpkin Scones
- Fruit Chutney
- Relish
- Rose Petal Jam
Craft
Build your own 3D paper house or dress up a set of paper dolls.
Other fun activities
Print out and fill in these fun tasks to pass the time.