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No Friday Fledglings during school holidays – starts back 19th April

March 22 - April 11
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom + Google Map
Drawn picture of a Friday Fledglings session in the MERL garden

Friday Fledgling sessions will resume Friday 19th April *Bookings will open Friday 12 April at 12pm Discover the benefits of outdoor learning and child-led play! Come and join in with activities inspired by the themes and collections of the museum, enjoy exploring nature, our mud kitchen, water play, sand-pit and more. Each session also includes […]

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Spring Family Activity Packs

March 22 - June 11
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom + Google Map
Bunny in the grass

SPRING-INSPIRED THINGS TO DO IN THE MUSEUM, GARDEN & 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 one of  3 Spring Activity Packs: Little Mouse Spring story, Spring finds and crafts Frog […]

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Easter Holidays at The MERL

April 2 - April 14
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom + Google Map
Painted Easter eggs sitting in grass and flowers

Have fun at The MERL in the Easter holidays! Enjoy trails and activities in the galleries and garden Book a space at our Museums, My Way session on April 8th for neurodiverse visitors of all ages Have a go at a themed trail in the MERL’s garden (free) Discover the Spring Family Activity Packs Have […]

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