Exhibitions
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.
Exhibitions
Akenfield Revisited
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…
Demonstrations
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.
Daily Programme
Daily Talks & Tours
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
Looking for fun, educational activities for under-5’s? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food Museum every Wednesday!
Workshop
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.
Cafe
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…
Talks & Activities
Green Therapy Courses
Green Therapy Summer Course Duration: 8 weeks Dates: From the week beginning 13 July to the week beginning 31 August, inclusive. Sessions: Mondays or Wednesdays Times: 10:00am – 1:00pm Join…