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Half term at The MERL

There's lots for families of all ages to do this October half term at The Museum of English Rural Life. Discover our seasonal Family Activity Packs for all ages (from £2 per pack) Have a go at a variety of gallery and garden trails including our woodland brass rubbing trail Free hands-on make-and-take activities Try [...]

Sunflower Amulets

Join artist, Fong Scott, to make your own Sunflower Amulet using fabric scraps and unwanted clothing. The amulet will contain seeds that you can give as a gift or to save and plant yourself. You’ll have a chance to create your own label and write a message for nature too. All children must be accompanied […]

Green Explorers – 28 September

Families toasting marshmallows in the MERL garden during a Green Explorers session

Thanks to the support of Arts Council England Green Explorers is now free! Green Explorers is an opportunity for children aged 5+ to experience nature and build their outdoor skills. Led by Charlotte, a local environmental education teacher and Level 3 Forest Leader, each session is themed around the museum collections and the changing seasons. [...]

Woolly Wintry Creations

a colourful sheep decoration made from wool and pipecleaners

Create fun shapes with wool and pipe cleaners! Collect a kit from the Gift Shop for just £1.50 and make your decorations during your visit or at home. It contains all the materials you’ll need to make colourful, cute shapes to hang on your Christmas tree or as a decoration anywhere! The kit contains: pipe […]

THE TOM GATES MEGA MUSEUM CHALLENGE

Brightly coloured cartoon graphic of Tom Gates Mega Museum Challenge designed by Liz Pichon

Bring your family museum trip to life for free with the Tom Gates Mega Museum Challenge activity pack from Scholastic and Kids in Museums. Kids can go on their very own adventure by seeing if they can ‘Spot Ten Random Things’ from the activity sheet at the museum – from the biggest thing to the […]

Steel band and carnival dance workshops with CultureMix Arts

Dancers in brightly coloured carnival costume

Join us for these special Steel Band and Carnival dance workshops for families and young people! Steel Band workshop 11am - Family workshop for children aged 5+ accompanied by an adult BOOK FAMILY BAND WORKSHOP 12pm - Workshop for young people aged 11 - 18 only (no accompanying adult required) BOOK YOUTH BAND WORKSHOP Explore [...]

FRIDAY FLEDGLINGS – 15 JULY

family attends Friday Fledglings in the MERL garden

JOIN US FOR A FUN AND FRIENDLY SESSION FOR UNDER-5S IN THE FANTASTIC GARDEN AT THE MERL Discover the benefits of outdoor learning and child-led play! Come and join in with activities inspired by the themes and collections of the museum, enjoy exploring nature, our mud kitchen, water play, sand-pit and more. Each session also […]

Summer Family Fun at The MERL

This summer, enjoy family events, trails, activities, crafts and more at The Museum of English Rural Life! Join us for the The MERL Family Picnic event on the theme of caring for nature and each other Come and visit farm animals from Miller’s Ark Farm in The MERL garden Meet Mr Palmer and enjoy a short […]

FRIDAY FLEDGLINGS – 8 JULY

THE MERL FAMILY PICNIC EVENT

Bring your own picnic and blanket and join us in the museum garden to enjoy a range of free activities, showcasing recent projects and activities that have taken place at The MERL on the theme of ‘Care’. Programme: Our current programming theme at The MERL is ‘CARE’. This event showcases some highlights from some of […]