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Half term at The MERL
VISIT THE MUSEUM AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES IN THE GALLERIES AND GARDEN
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VISIT THE MERL THIS HALF TERM FOR FUN ACTIVITIES AND MORE
This half term, enjoy trails, activities, crafts at The Museum of English Rural Life!
- Discover our new Winter Family Activity Packs for all ages (from £2 per pack)
- Book a place on our Museums, My Way session on 12th February
- Have a go at a variety of gallery and garden trails including our woodland brass rubbing trail
- Enjoy The Twitchers Museum Adventure (gallery trail and activity sheet)
- Free make-and-take and other hands-on activities (donations welcome)
- Try out our indoor Farming Cycle brass rubbing (subject to room availability)
- Have fun on the fabulous wooden play-on tractor and wagon
- Book a place on the Life on Land stop motion animation Youth workshops on 18th February
REFRESHMENTS
Enjoy a selection of hot & cold drinks and snacks from our café. You are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden.
PARKING
Please note that the museum’s 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.
We encourage visitors to use public transport wherever possible. Please visit our Getting Here page for details.