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National Museum of Rural Life

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National Museum of Rural Life

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  1. A family of three in a garden picking flowers.
    Event

    Nature Track Packs 

    28 Jun - 31 Aug 2025, 10:00 - 17:00
    Pick up at Nature Track Pack to help children engage all of their senses as they explore the countryside.
    Free

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  2. 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.

    National Museum of Rural Life

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  3. Two children look closely at an artefact
    Event

    Archaeology Day

    Sat 19 Jul, 11:00 - 15:30
    Take part in a family-friendly Archaeology Day at the National Museum of Rural Life.

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  4. Two visitors walking through the entrance of the National Museum of Rural Life.
    Event

    Relaxed Afternoon: National Museum of Rural Life

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

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  5. A group of ducks are walking across a field
    Event

    Dog and Duck Day

    Saturday 13 September, 10:30 - 15:30
    Join us for a fun-filled day of working dog displays, crafts and family storytelling at the National Museum of Rural Life.
    Coming soon

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  6. A swatch of material decorated with plants and flowers
    Event

    Adult Workshop: Eco Printing

    Saturday 27 September, 10:15 - 16:00
    Create beautiful prints using recycled fabrics, natural dyes and local leaves and flowers in this artist-led workshop at the National Museum of Rural Life.

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  7. A round willow basket pictured from above surrounded by four tools for willow making
    Event

    Adult Workshop: Willow Basket Making

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

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

    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. 

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  9. An array of winter foliage - brown leaves, holly and pine
    Event

    Adult Workshop: Festive Willow Weaving

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

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