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Jane Austen and Rural Life display

September 9 - December 19
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Jane Austen and Rural Life

We’re joining in this year’s global celebrations to mark 250 years of Jane Austen! From 9 September, view our Jane Austen and Rural Life display to see a rare letter by Jane to her sister Cassandra (one of just 160 letters to survive Austen’s death), or follow a trail through our galleries connecting Austen’s life […]

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Autumn Family Activity Packs

September 28 - November 30
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
Picture of autumn leaves used to promote the Autumn Family Activity Packs

Autumn 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 each) Choose from one of  3 nature themed Autumn Activity Packs: Conker craft, Little Mouse story, […]

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Ongoing

Tai Chi with Sport in Mind

September 3 @ 3:30 pm - December 17 @ 4:30 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
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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6:00 pm

Autumn LATE

November 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
View of the interactive table and wall hanging in the Our Country Lives gallery at The MERL

Step into The MERL after dark for an evening of music, drinks, and creativity. Explore the galleries by night, try hands-on activities and discover the museum in a new light. Chilled DJ set Licensed bar and autumn drinks Taste and shop festive cheeses from our resident expert 10% off Christmas gifts in our shop Meet […]

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