Loading Events

« All Events

Magical Lights

Lights & lanterns in the garden
December 16 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Booking Details

Booking essential

Details

Date:
December 16
Time:
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
£7
Event Category:

Venue

The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
+ Google Map
star shaped lights on a green hedge background

Wrap up the year with an evening of lights and lanterns in the museum garden.

Choose from two versions: the main event (6pm to 7:30pm), or an earlier session with sensory provisions for neurodivergent visitors and their loved ones (4:30pm to 5:45pm).

Magical Lights

6pm – 7:30pm

Celebrate the end of the year with crafts, lanterns, and lights in the museum garden.

Activities will include a torchlight trail, lantern making, and more!

£7 per participating child.

*Now fully booked. Please email merlevents@reading.ac.uk to join the waitlist.

Magical Lights, My Way

4:30pm – 5:45pm

A relaxed version of Magical Lights with sensory provision for neurodivergent visitors and their friends, families, and loved ones. Featuring:

  • Pre-visit sensory maps
  • Sensory backpacks and ear defenders
  • Break-out spaces
  • Themed, facilitated hands-on activities

All activities are optional and you can visit at any point within the event times. We also send out a social story in advance, including details of how to enter and exit the event.

£7 per participating child.

Spaces still available

Additional information

  • Suitable for families with children aged 3 – 11
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult and we encourage parents/carers to assist with all activities
  • Most activities are outdoors, so please ensure you dress for the weather!
  • Booking essential
  • Accompanying adults free