What’s On
Rat Trail
Can you find the 12 rats hidden in The Museum of English Rural Life?
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Year-round
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Family
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Recurring Event
Tai Chi with Sport in Mind
Free drop-in sessions run by Sport in Mind for adults, designed to support positive mental health.
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Weekly on Wednesdays, 15:30 – 16:30
Next event: 14 October 2026 - Author
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Public
- Price
- Free
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Imprint
Display celebrating prints made by early twentieth-century women artists from the University of Reading’s School of Art.
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9 June 2026 – 17 January 2027
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Public
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Ladybird in Focus: Behind the Hamster
Discover how a Ladybird book is made following the journey of a curious hamster.
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8 September 2026 – 5 September 2027
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Family, Public
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
A Life of Poetry: The Peter Robinson Archive
Discover how poetry is made.
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6 October 2026 – 17 January 2027
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Public
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Farming the Future
Learn about the contents of a time capsule buried in The MERL garden this summer, reflecting on the next 100 years of farming.
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6 October 2026 – 17 January 2027
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Public
- Location
- Community Case
Autumn Family Activity Packs
Autumn inspired activities to do at the museum, outdoors and at home.
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9 October – 13 November 2026
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Family
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Youth Panel
For young people aged 14 – 18, our Youth Panel offers collective work experience opportunities across The MERL and Reading Museum.
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Thursday 15 October 2026, 16:30 – 18:00
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Young People
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Recurring Event
Friday Fledglings
Weekly outdoor learning for toddlers in our garden.
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Weekly on Fridays, 10:00 – 11:30
Next event: 16 October 2026 - Author
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Family
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Chatty Café
Monthly chat, craft & play drop-in sessions aimed at adults including care-givers and loved ones.
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Tuesday 20 October 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
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Public
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
October half term
Enjoy trails and activities at the museum during October half term!
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24 October – 1 November 2026
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Family
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Green Explorers
Sessions for children aged 5+ to experience nature and build their outdoor skills.
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Sunday 25 October 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
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Family
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
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