Activity Day
At our monthly Home Education Days, families are invited to join us for a day of hands-on activities and creative workshops, designed especially for curious minds and creative hands.
At each workshop, we explore a new history theme, bringing the past to life through interactive experiences.
Our workshops are aimed at children aged 4–13 years, with an accompanying adult supporting their children where needed. With such a broad age range, sessions are delivered at Key Stage 1 and 2 level, with flexibility to suit different learning styles.
Get ready for a day packed with discovery, creativity and hands on history.
As part of our activity day families will rotate through a series of exciting mini-workshops, exploring life from the Anglo-Saxon period – Victorian era.
We will take part in:
Led by our learning team, each activity brings the past t life through practical engagement and historical investigation.
- Take part in short, engaging sessions led by our expert learning team.
- daily life from Anglo-Saxon times to the Victorian era.
- Get hands-on with objects from the past and learn their stories.
- Take part in practical activities such as grinding wheat in the mill and other heritage
Important Information
- You must have at least one child booked onto a workshop to attend the Home Education Day.
- Extra siblings not attending a workshop will need to pay an entrance fee and must be accompanied by an adult.
- Each child attending a workshop must have an adult with them. If you have siblings not attending the workshop, you’ll need an extra adult to supervise them.
Costs
- £15.00 per child (4–13 years) – includes one workshop slot (cannot be changed after booking).
- Free for under-5 siblings not taking part in a workshop.
- £5.00 for one accompanying adult
- £5.00 for any extra adults or siblings attending (please confirm at booking).
Please note: This additional learning experiences is not included in our Museum membership offer.
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Home Education Workshops at the Museum
Discover a learning experience where curiosity thrives and imagination flourishes.
Our Home Education workshops welcome children into a warm, nurturing space designed for inquisitive minds and hands-on exploration.
Every child receives the attention, guidance, and gentle encouragement they need to learn at their own pace. Led by our friendly and knowledgeable team, each workshop creates an environment where young learners feel safe to ask questions, experiment boldly, and immerse themselves in discovery.
Join us for engaging sessions that spark imagination, build confidence, and connect children with the rich heritage of the past—all in a setting that inspires wonder.
Visit our Home Education page for our full workshop programme
