FamilyEvents

Explore and handle replica objects from Roald Dahls Writing Hut and learn more about the stories behind these prized objects before creating our own something special to add to his treasure table. You can also create special insects inspired…

Embrace the seasons on a guided Roald Dahl countryside walk; kick up some leaves ramble through woods and listen to extracts from Roald Dahls My Year in the beautiful woods and fields that inspired the book.This month well be reading extracts from…

Led by And Circus.A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts ride a unicycle walk the tightrope and perform on a trapezeSuitable for ages 7 ‐ 13 years.Tues 30 Jul ‐ Fri 2 Aug 10am ‐…

All ages are welcome but well have some extra‐special drop‐in activities set‐up especially for our youngest visitors. With drop‐in activities throughout the day expect lots of hands‐on mischief based on James and the Giant Peach including messy play and storytelling.For under 5s.…

Listen to some of your favourite extracts from James and the Giant Peach performed by our storytelling experts. Our Museum storytellers will bring the words to life and you can join in with noises and actions. Storytelling is suitable for all ages…

Try experiments to make a peach float and find out how things grow. There will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to have a go.For age 5 and over. This workshop takes place on Wednesday 31 July Thursday 1 August and Friday…

Join in with sensory storytelling and an optional peachy craft workshop while youre here. Monday 5th will be a relaxed day with Museum sounds turned down Monday 19 will be a relaxed day where you can make as much noise as you…

Led by Art AdventureJoin Lucy for an art adventure this summer holiday create something spectacular in these hands on messy workshopsFor ages 8 ‐ 11 yearsTues 6 ‐ Fri 9 Aug11am ‐ 4pm£160 £145 Advantage Card HoldersAdvantage Card holders enter ADVANTAGE…

Presented by Garlic Theatre.A fresh and funny retelling of the traditional story and an ideal gentle introduction to theatre.Was it a dream or did I hear a talking beanJack lives on a small farm with his mum and very little to eat.…

Youll visit the woods that inspired Danny the Champion of the World and Fantastic Mr Fox and walk the same paths that Roald did. On the way youll use a magnifying glass and see if you can find some of James insect…

Led by Sideways DramaMake a Play in 4 DaysCome along and dive into the world of theatre writing directing and star in a brand new playSuitable for ages 8 ‐ 14 years.Tues 13 ‐ Fri 16 Aug 10am ‐ 4pm£160 …

Well be joined by our friend from the Natural History Museum in Tring. They will be bringing various specimens from their collection for you to handle and explore. Youll also learn about collecting for cabinets of curiosity then make your own marvellous…

Gepetto is a kindly toymaker in a fishing village in Italy. In return for his endless generosity the Blue Fairy brings Gepettos puppet to life enlisting Jiminy Crickets help to keep Pinocchio safe and teach…