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When

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.

Under 5s, Family Activity

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!

Workshop, Family Activity, Talks & Activities

Family Mince Pie Workshops

6 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025
11:00 - 12:00
From £1.50

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

Workshop

Marmalade Club

25 Jan 2026 - 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,…

Cafe

Afternoon Tea

1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
14:00 - 16:00
£40

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…

Family on the front lawn of Abbots Hall in the sunshine

Christmas Closure

The museum will be fully closed to everyone from 24 December to 1 January.

From 2 January to 16 January, the museum will be closed to the general public, but members are welcome to visit for walks.

Please note: buildings will remain closed during this period.