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Workshop

Forest School

21 Apr 2023 - 19 Dec 2025
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.

Family Activity, Under 5s

Toddler Time

3 Jan 2024 - 17 Dec 2025
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!

Cafe

Afternoon Tea

20 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025
14:00 - 16:00
£30

Our stunning new bridge has given the public access to the Fishing Lodge for the first time. Built in the mid-18th century, this building was used by the former residents…

Demonstrations

Steam Sunday

13 Jul 2025 - 11 Jan 2026
All Day
FREE

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.

Talks & Activities, Workshop

Orchard Fruit Preserves with ‘Waste Not Rowen’

5 Oct 2025
10:00 - 12:30
£40

From jams and jellies to chutneys and tonics, this workshop will use seasonal orchard fruit to teach you the art of harvest preserves.

Courses, Workshop

Introduction to Sourdough Workshop

11 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
10:00 - 12:30
£170

Fifth-generation master baker and Real Bread Campaign Ambassador Giovanni Di Sarno will guide you through every step involved in making Sourdough

Family Activity, Talks & Activities, Workshop

Apple Pressing Sessions

25 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025
10:30 - 15:30
£5-60

Twice a day in the farm barn, roll up your sleeves and help chop, mash and press locally-grown apples. Learn about the different varieties of apples and take home a bottle of fresh, tasty juice!

Family Activity

Oaty Apple Crumbles

28 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
All Day
£1.50-21.50

Get stuck in at the Bread Oven and whip up classic school dinners-style oaty apple crumbles in this fun, family-friendly workshop – the perfect addition to your autumn visit to the museum!