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Spring Family Activity Packs
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 […]
Find out more »Easter Holidays at The MERL
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 7th 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 Free […]
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Tai Chi with Sport in Mind
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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Chatty Café
These drop-in sessions are a welcoming environment for care-givers and loved ones to socialise, discuss, reminisce, and share stories inspired by our historical collections. There are also optional activities, like crafts and MERL-themed board games. Refreshments are also available. Booking is not necessary, though we would appreciate groups of 4 people letting us know in […]
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