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Easter Holidays at The MERL

Painted Easter eggs sitting in grass and flowers

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Have fun at The MERL in the Easter holidays!

Enjoy trails and activities in the galleries and garden

  • Book a space at our Museums, My Way session on April 7th for neurodiverse visitors of all ages
  • Have a go at a themed trail in the MERL’s garden (free)
  • Discover the Spring Family Activity Packs
  • Free hands-on make-and-take activities in the Learning Studio
  • Try your hand at brass rubbing
  • Have a go at a variety of gallery and garden trails including our woodland brass rubbing trail
  • Have fun on the fabulous wooden play-on tractor and wagon
  • Bring a picnic or enjoy an Easter treat in the cafe!

Easter closing times

The museum (including the cafe, shop and garden) will be closed on certain days over the Easter holidays:
Thursday 17th – Friday 18th April closed
Saturday 19th April open
Easter Sunday 20th April closed
Bank Holiday Monday 21st April closed
The museum will open again as normal from Tuesday 22nd April.

PARKING

Please note that the Museum car park can fill up quickly at busy times. Parking is also available in the University car park on Acacia Road, adjacent to the Museum. Please collect a permit from reception on arrival if parking in Acacia Road car park.

You can collect a permit from reception at the museum or download the permit here and print at home.

We would always encourage you to use alternative means of transport where possible. See our Getting Here page for details.

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The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, United Kingdom, Berkshire, RG1 5EX