May Half Term Activities
Explore the world of Fairies and Forest Folk this May Half term.
Fairies and forest folk trail – Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June – Go on a fairy trail adventure this half term. Discover evidence of fairies and find out which magical forest folk dwell at the Museum.
Knucker the Dragon Family activities – Tuesday 28 May to Thursday 30 May – Make Fairy wands and peg doll forest folk at the Creation Station, learn about Fairy folklore and make seed bombs at the Investigation Station, and play our Knucker the Dragon marble game at the Games Station.
Kamishibai theatre and storytelling with Dawn Nelson – Monday 27 May, Wednesday 29 May, Friday 31 May – Join storyteller Dawn Nelson for Kamishibai theatre in Walderton House. Using a little wooden theatre and paper slides, we will explore the hedgerows where the fairies dwell, dance, feast and learn their lore. Discover how Shenkin lost his gold, how Oisin became the last of the famous Fianna warriors and why you should never make a pact with a hedge elf. Storytelling sessions are at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.
Model houses and train set – Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May – Adrian is bringing his model train set and you can have a go at making and decorating cardboard houses to display along the tracks or take home with you.
There will also be “Have a go at” activities with our volunteers around the site.
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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.
