There’s no place like home! – February half term

Join us this February half term explore our houses & homes. Discover the ancient construction technique of wattle and daub, model your own grand design from clay,  go on a hunt for interesting domestic artefacts, be spellbound by our enchanting storyteller and so much more besides. Venture to our Museum this February half term and make yourself at home!

Houses & Homes Trail – Follow the clues which will lead you round our historic houses on a journey of discovery.

I spy in The Gridshell – Use your detective skills to spot house related artefacts in our collections store (Monday to Friday).

Folklore Storytelling with Dawn Nelson – Get cosy by the fire in Walderton and let Dawn transport you to other worlds though the magic of folklore and fairy tales. (Monday 17 and Friday 21).

Hands on: Houses & Homes Activities…

Have a go!– Try your hand at rag rugging and candle making on selected days and times throughout the week (find out more on arrival at the Museum).

Victorian School lesson -Take part in a frightfully strict Victorian school experience to brush up on your three R’s!  Remember, children must be seen and not heard!

Wattle and Daub Activity – Ever wondered how some of our houses were built and the materials that were used? Wattle and daub has been used to build houses for at least 6,000 years and we still use this technique at the museum today. Come along to a wattle and daub activity session to learn more about it and even have a go yourself!

Nature Bags – Borrow a nature bag filled with all sorts of treasures and set off on your own free-range adventure with your family. How many of the nature challenges within the bag can you complete?

Half term activities are included in an annual Museum membership, no need to pre-book just present your valid membership on arrival.

Information for Visitors

The Museum’s 40 acres site, historic gardens and buildings are fascinating places to learn about rural history. Visitors can purchase grain from the Museum shop and feed the hungry ducks on the mill pond. Whilst enjoying the great outdoors and fresh air, look out for our working animals, which can include the Heavy Horses, Sheep and Ducks. There are a number of lovely woodland trails, including a woodland play area for children to explore.

Why not enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch at our waterside café?  Visitors can also bring a picnic as there are plenty of picnic areas available on site.  Takeaway refreshments will also be available from our seasonal Shepherd’s Huts located around the Museum.

Dogs on short leads are welcome and there is ample free parking. Please note that the Museum is a no-smoking site. Visitors with access needs are advised to read our accessibility page in advance of their visit.

All activities are subject to change.