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Tai Chi with Sport in Mind

September 1 - December 18
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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Autumn Family Activity Packs

October 11 - November 30
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
£2 – £3
Picture of autumn leaves used to promote the Autumn Family Activity Packs

Autumn inspired things to do at the museum, outdoors and at home For age 5+, choose from one of 3 Autumn Activity Packs (£3 each): Conker craft, Little Mouse story, a recipe and little mouse colouring sheet. Clay craft, outdoor bingo and word-search Cosy silhouette craft, recipe and little mouse colouring sheet For under 5s […]

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No Friday Fledglings during school holidays – starts back 8th November

October 25 - October 31
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Drawn picture of a Friday Fledglings session in the MERL garden

Friday Fledgling sessions will resume after the half term 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 story-telling, craft activities singing and a snack. […]

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Half term at The MERL

October 26 - November 3
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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A girl reaching up to touch the knitted decorations in the shepherd's hut in the MERL garden

There's lots for families of all ages to do this October half term at The Museum of English Rural Life. Discover our Autumn Family Activity Packs for all ages (from £2 per pack) Have a go at a variety of gallery and garden trails including our woodland brass rubbing trail Free hands-on make-and-take activities Try […]

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10:00 am

Museums, My Way

October 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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
Family playing at the farm table in the Toys gallery at The MERL

Free sessions developed with Autism Berkshire “This was our first (museum) event and to be honest I felt quite emotional. I was touched by such a supportive environment and welcoming faces. Thank you!” Join us for this free, bookable session which will take place on a Monday when the museum is closed to the public. […]

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