Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

THE MERL FAMILY PICNIC

ENJOY THE WONDERFUL OUTDOORS!
August 17, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Booking Details

No need to book

Details

Date:
August 17, 2018
Time:
11 – 2pm
Cost:
Free
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
Black and white photograph of a family having a picnic next to a car in the woods

BRING A PICNIC, YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR TEDDY AND JOIN US IN THE MERL GARDEN FOR FOOD-THEMED FUN

  • Have a go at oat-rolling
  • Test out our ‘Sensory Cow’. Record your moo!
  • Try milking Daisy the Cow
  • Follow the Food Facts Trail in the MERL galleries
  • Enjoy make-and-take and colouring activities
  • Try out our new woodland brass rubbing trail
  • Have a go at handling some real museum objects (1 – 3pm)

Plus lots of garden fun including water-play, hammocks, garden games, hook a duck, ball run and The MERL play tractor.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Please ensure you dress for the weather.

OTHER SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE MERL