Join the fun for a day of crafts, trails, books, games, and family activities celebrating the wonderful world of trees.
Meet the Wildlife Trust and find out about the wildlife living in our trees, discover the stories of ancient oaks, and explore the trees of Holt Island.
Collect your free activity passport, earn a sticker at each venue, and earn a prize!
Add your wish for the future to the Norris Museum’s wishing tree and enjoy refreshments at the Methodist Church.
This is a drop in event, no booking required.
Design and create marvellous mosaic hanging decorations and coasters, with professional mosaic artist, Zena Brackenbury, by pressing real glass tesserae into air drying clay.
Tickets numbers include adults – there must be at least one adult per table (adults also take part). Price £18 for 2 at a table, £24 for 3, £28 for 4.
Limited places - online booking essential.
For more information, visit The Norris Museum website.
Step back in time for a full day of family-friendly fun celebrating the 600th anniversary of Bridge Chapel.
Meet wandering musicians and storytellers as they bring the past to life, explore a to-scale Lego recreation of this historic landmark – and add your own finishing touch!
Watch skilled artisans demonstrate crafts from the 15th century and Tudor periods, complete family trails around The Morris Museum, and make your own dragon puppet.
This family-friendly activity gives you the chance to handle replica Roman artefacts and discover how people lived nearly two thousand years ago. Learn about Roman daily life, uncover the stories behind fascinating objects, and explore the past.
This event is free - just drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Shape your own clay sculptures, create colourful collages using images of ancient artworks, and enjoy drawing activities suitable for all ages. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply love making things, there's plenty to inspire your imagination.
This event is free - just drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Shape your own clay sculptures, create colourful collages with images of ancient artworks, and enjoy drawing activities suitable for all ages. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply love making things, there's plenty to inspire your imagination.
This even is free - just drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
* This event has been cancelled due to high temperatures *
Explore the museum and enjoy a range of craft activities as you discover the stories of the ancient Greek world. Better yet, step into Greek myth and transform yourself into a mighty god, a majestic goddess, a legendary hero or even a fearsome creature with our free face painting!
Face painting will only be available for those aged 3+.
This event is free - just drop in.
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a Roman soldier or to wear a toga? Now is your chance to find out. Try on traditional Roman dress, take part in hands-on crafts and other family activities - and even meet a Roman soldier!
This event is free - just drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
This family-friendly activity gives you the chance to handle replica Roman artefacts and discover how people lived nearly two thousand years ago. Learn about Roman daily life and uncover the stories behind fascinating objects.
This event is free - just drop in.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Become an archaeologist and discover what treasures from the British Civil Wars you can uncover at the hands on dig site. Plus, pick up an Amazing Archaeology Trail when you visit the Cromwell Museum between 15-23 August, and follow it to discover the real archaeological treasures in our collection!
This is a drop in event, no booking required.
For more information, visit the Cromwell Museum website.
