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National Museum of Rural Life

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  1. Two visitors walking through the entrance of the National Museum of Rural Life.
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    Relaxed Afternoons: National Museum of Rural Life

    Last Tuesday of every month, 14:30 - 17:00
    Join us for our monthly Relaxed Afternoons for anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to the museum.

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  2. A round willow basket pictured from above surrounded by four tools for willow making
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    Adult Workshop: Willow Basket Making

    Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October, 10:30 - 16:30
    Join Max Johnson from Max Johnson Basketry for a full-day willow basket workshop at the National Museum of Rural Life.

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  3. A crafted woodland scene, showing an owl and bats made out of toilet roll holders, standing on some woodland with pine cones.
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    Autumn Explorers

    Tue 14 Oct - Fri 17 Oct, 10:30 - 15:30
    Become an Autumn Explorer this October half term at the National Museum of Rural Life. 

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  4. Event

    Tractor Tots

    Fri 4 Jul - Fri 28 Nov
    Tractor Tots is a bookable series of playful sensory singalong sessions for under-fives and their adults at the National Museum of Rural Life.

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  5. An array of winter foliage - brown leaves, holly and pine
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    Adult Workshop: Festive Willow Weaving

    Sat 29 – Sun 30 Nov
    Join Max Johnson from Max Johnson Basketry for half-day festive willow workshops at the National Museum of Rural Life.

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  6. A mother and child take part in a festive crafts session with a member of museum staff
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    Festive Weekend

    Sat 6 and Sun 7 Dec, 11:00-16:00
    Bring the family for a weekend of festive activities, storytelling and nature-inspired crafts at the National Museum of Rural Life.
    Free

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