October Half Term Activities
Explore the uses of Fire and Light
Explore our seasonal trail around the Museum and take part in activities for all ages.
Saturday 26 October to Sunday 03 November – Explore the shadow box trail – Use shadows and light to find your way around the Museum.
Monday 28 October to Friday 01 November – Plague Potions – Join our medieval apothecary to make your own potion using dragon’s blood and other gruesome ingredients to protect you from the plague and other terrifying diseases.
Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 October – Knucker the Dragon Family Activities – Make light-themed crafts at the Creation station, learn about how people in the past lit their homes at the Investigation station, and play games at the Games station.
Monday 28 October, Wednesday 30 October, Friday 01 November – Join our storyteller Dawn Nelson and gather around the hearth for Spooky Season, with tales of King Herla, water witches and wandering trees.
Tuesday 29 October, Thursday 31 October – Cabinet of Curiosities – Explore the Cabinet of Curiosities to find out what strange and unusual items people used in the past.
Plus ‘Have a go at’ hands on activities around the Museum.
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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.
