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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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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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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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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…
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Food Not Cuts
Food not Cuts explores how food and care are connected. It highlights how cuts to care and a lack of support can make accessing food difficult for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.
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Steam Sunday
Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of our working steam traction engine, the Empress of Britain, as our volunteers use steam coal to bring it to life.
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Stir-up Sunday
Sunday 23 November This members-only event will be a perfect sociable occasion to start off your festive foodie preparation. Meet fellow museum members in the William Bone Building and discover…
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Christmas at the Food Museum
Thursday 27 November – Sunday 21 December Step into the seasonal wonder of Christmas at the Food Museum! Join our festive workshops, meet the jolly man in red in a Victorian-inspired decorated fishing lodge, immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with an enchanting Christmas carol performance and much more! Make an afternoon or…
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Traditional Mince Pie Workshop
Using Suffolk heritage apples and local apple liqueur, learn how to craft your own boozy mince pies for Christmas parties
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Christmas Fayre
The Food Museum is taking part in Stowmarket Town Council’s Christmas Fayre! There’ll be seasonal entertainment for the whole family in the museum’s beautiful grounds and around the town.
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Christmas Chocolate Workshop
Thursday 4 December 6-8.30pm Using award-winning chocolate from local producers Pump Street, this workshop will guide you through creating delicious festive flavoured truffles. Making the perfect gift, you’ll create a selection of sweets to fill, coat and dust with seasonal extras. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a beautiful box of your handcrafted…
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Family Mince Pie Workshops
Join us for these fun family workshops where you’ll learn to roll, fill and bake traditional mince pies, as well as festive flavoured buttercream
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Father Christmas in the Fishing Lodge
Receive your special invite to meet Father Christmas at the Food Museum in our festive Abbot’s Hall, with a personalised 15-minute session filled with festive surprises including a gift picked just for your little one!
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Lamb Butchery Masterclass
Join professional butcher Mia Tamburrini for a hands-on day exploring the craft, anatomy, and science of lamb butchery. Perfect for food enthusiasts, smallholders, chefs, or anyone curious about where their meat comes from.
£220
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