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Together Stronger

September 17, 2024 - January 25, 2025
Hands over an artwork

A collaborative artwork by young people whose parents live with early-onset dementia.

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Do Not Feed the Animals?

October 14, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Animals feasting on a deer

People all over the world feed animals every day, whether caring for pets or livestock, for conservation, for fun, or by accident. But what happens when so many people feed so many animals for so long? What happens to the people, to the animals, and the environment? Do Not Feed the Animals? explores questions of […]

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Winter Family Activity Packs

November 29, 2024 - March 14, 2025
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Free
The word 'Winter' split over two lines with a sparkly snowflake in the middle on a dark blue background

WINTER-INSPIRED THINGS TO DO AT THE MUSEUM, OUTDOORS AND AT HOME! Buy one of our packs at the museum Gift Shop for fun activities to do with children during your visit - and afterwards! For age 5+ (£3) Choose from three different Winter Activity Packs: Little mouse story, winter recipe, colouring sheet and join the […]

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Tai Chi with Sport in Mind

January 8, 2025 - April 30, 2025
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Free
People taking part in a Tai Chi session in The MERL garden

Run with our partners Sport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, based in Reading. These casual drop-in sessions for adults are designed to support positive mental health through Tai Chi. They are fun and free and delivered at The Museum of English Rural Life every Wednesday at 3.30-4.30pm. This session is open […]

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10:00 am

Friday Fledglings – 10 January

January 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
£5
Drawn picture of a Friday Fledglings session in the MERL garden

Join us for a fun and friendly session for under-5s in the fantastic garden at The MERL Discover the benefits of outdoor learning and child-led play at Friday Fledglings! Come and join in with activities inspired by the themes and collections of the museum, and enjoy exploring nature, our mud kitchen, water play, sand-pit, and […]

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