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Workshop, Talks & Activities

Lamb Butchery Masterclass

1 Mar 2026
10:00 - 16:30
£195

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.

Exhibitions

School Dinners

2 Apr 2025 - 21 Feb 2027
All Day
Free with entry

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.

Exhibitions

Akenfield Revisited

10 May 2025 - 23 Mar 2027
10:00 - 17:00
FREE

50 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…

Daily Programme

Daily Talks & Tours

20 Jan 2026 - 23 Dec 2026
11:00 - 15:30
Free with entry

No matter which day you visit the Food Museum, there’s always a talk, tour or demonstration to enjoy.

Under 5s, Family Activity

Toddler Time

21 Jan 2026 - 23 Dec 2026
10:00 - 11:00
FREE

Looking for fun, educational activities for under-5’s? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food Museum every Wednesday!

Workshop

Forest School

30 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
10:30 - 14:30
£10-12

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.

Workshop

Marmalade Club

8 Feb 2026
10:00 - 12:30
£10-25

Brighten up your January by making glimmering Seville orange marmalade.  

Demonstrations, Family Activity

Flavour Week

14 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
10:00 - 16:00
FREE

Saturday 14 February – Sunday 22 February Flavour Week 2026 will explore the power of flavour! Set off on a multi-sensory journey through the winter harvest by taste, touch, smell,…

Building works

Please be aware of building works taking place across our site.

Our magnificent Medieval Barn is currently closed for repairs and will reopen in June 2026.

The House will remain open whilst exterior works take place before closing during 2027 for renovations, reopening with fresh exhibitions about food-making in the home.

The Factory is closed from November 2025 through March 2027 as we create brand new displays about industrial food production, accessible visitor toilets, and a stunning first-floor events space.

For more information visit Current Projects