Events
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School Dinners
Explore school dinners past, present and future as memories and tastes of school food are brought to life through our new annual exhibition, opening March 2025.
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Akenfield Revisited
Abbot's Hall50 years on from the release of the film, the Food Museum is pleased to tell the story of Akenfield – the groundbreaking book, the film and the people who made it all happen. The exhibition will display original objects and photographs belonging to late author Ronald Blythe, director Sir Peter Hall and producer Rex…
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Daily Talks & Tours
No matter which day you visit the Food Museum, there's always a talk, tour or demonstration to enjoy.
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Toddler Time
Food MuseumLooking for fun, educational activities for under-5's? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food Museum every Wednesday!
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Forest School
Let the kids go wild in the glorious woodlands of our 84-acre site! Forest School is a unique experience that offers participants the opportunity to succeed and develop confidence through hands-on activities outdoors.
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Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing Lodge Built in the mid-18th century, this building was used by the former residents of Abbot’s Hall as a summerhouse to take tea while looking out over the tranquil pond. In the mornings the Lodge will be open…
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Green Therapy Courses
Green Therapy Spring Course Duration: 10 weeks Dates: Week beginning 13th April through to week beginning 15th June Sessions: Mondays or Wednesdays Times: 10:00am - 1:00pm Join us in April for our Green Therapy Spring Course. Working across our beautiful 84-acre estate, you'll help develop and restore habitats while connecting with nature and fellow participants.…
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Food for Thought Talks
The Food Museum and EA Sustain present Food for Thought, a special series of talks in conjunction with our ‘School Dinners’ exhibition, discussing the history, evolution and experience of school food.
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Bread Week
FeaturedExplore the history of bread production and experience the living story of our national staple through a wide range of activities, along with our crops, mill, wood fired oven and café.
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Real Bread Ambassadors Demo and Discussion
Fourth-generation, Italian baker and teacher Giovanni Di Sarno will demonstrate and discuss a selection of key techniques needed to make Real Bread. From flour selection and use of leavening agents to gluten development, proving and baking – Gio will pass on the knowledge he has and learnt in discussion with the audience.
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Mill and Make Flatbreads
Mill and Make Flatbreads - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday over May half-term, 2pm Discover an array of grains to turn into flour in our mock mill before making flatbreads in the wood-fired oven. Enjoy with a selection of homemade pestos, flavoured oils and spice blends. Take a look at our other activities…
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The Watermill Lunch: A Breaducation – David Wright, Ben Mackinnon & Rebecca Bishop
Join us for the The Watermill Lunch. David Wright, baker and author of Breaking Bread, and Ben Mackinnon, farmer and founder of pioneering bakery-cafe, E5 Bakehouse, will examine the full story of bread, its history and evolution.
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IFST Food Science Discovery Day
In partnership with the Food Museum, the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) presents the second Food Science Discovery Day.
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The Pudding and Pie Club
Join us at the Food Museum for the Pudding and Pie Club. Taking place in our Demonstration Kitchen, surrounded by our impactful School Dinners exhibition, this series of monthly workshops will teach you classic techniques in good company.
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East Anglian Storytelling Festival
Food MuseumThe East Anglian Storytelling Festival is back for 2026! Experience live storytelling, music, ceilidhs, interactive sessions, creative activities and more.
£20 – £180
