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Summer Family Activity Packs
Summer-inspired things to do in the museum, garden 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 one of 3 Nature themed Summer Activity Packs: Little Mouse and the Sunshine Garden Sun […]
Find out more »Summer Holidays at The MERL
VISIT THE MERL FOR FUN ACTIVITIES AND MORE! This Summer, enjoy trails, activities, crafts at The Museum of English Rural Life! Discover our Summer 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 make-and-take and other […]
Find out more »No Friday Fledglings during school holidays – starts back 12th Sept
Friday Fledgling sessions will resume after the holidays 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. Friday […]
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Miller’s Ark, My Way at The MERL – sold out
Bring a picnic, meet the Miller's Ark farm animals and enjoy other activities in the MERL garden. This event will be a relaxed session with additional sensory provision, geared towards neurodivergent visitors and their families. Please only book this session if you feel it is appropriate to do so. Limited spaces: SOLD OUT The garden will […]
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Miller’s Ark at The MERL – sold out
Bring your own picnic and blanket and join us in the museum garden. Enjoy a range of hands-on activities from The MERL and visit real farm animals from Miller’s Ark farm. Event details Event times: 12.30pm - 4pm Advance bookings: SOLD OUT Only event attendees will be able to access the garden on the day […]
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