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Avoncroft Events Page
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Events 2010 Avoncroft's events programme is designed to make a visit a fabulous day out for the family and so if you're looking for something to do with the kids or for a visit with friends or family there's something to suit all generations Code Blue Weekday Events Orange Highlight Events Purple Hands on Childrens Events All events are at the normal Museum prices, members free, unless stated otherwise.
Trail: Time Scene Investigation Mon 19 Sun 25 Examine the evidence of years gone by and explore what objects can tell us about the past in our National Archaeology Week trail. National Archaeology Week Tue 20 Wed 21 Why do people dig for old pots and coins from the past, and what can we learn from them? Find out about what archaeologists do and why they do it, and have a go at some digging in our special reproduction trench. Experimental Archaeology Day Thu 22 Try out the techniques used in the past and create something to take home. Timed sessions to be booked on the day Swords and Scalpels Sat 24 Sun 25 Normal admission applies Meet our Tudor re-enactors and learn about the gruesome side of Tudor life. TRAIL: Covert Communications Mon 26 July Sun 1August Collect all the messages from the secret agents that are hidden around the site to work out where the enemy spy is hiding! Get Connected Tue 27 Wed 28 Come along to Get Connected for a chance to have a go at semaphore flags, Morse code, a Chinese whispers trail and more. Secret Agent Thu 29 Have a go at being a secret agent today. Learn some cracking codes, have a go at invisible writing and make some disguises! Timed sessions to be booked on the day. Tudor Life Sat July 31 Sun Aug 1 Normal admission applies Meet our Tudor re-enactors and learn about life in Tudor times. August Trail: Medieval Life Mon 2 Sun 8 Explore what life was like in medieval times for the rich and the poor with our medieval life trail. Wattle and Daub Wed 4 Have a go at creating a wattle and daub panel. Timed sessions to be booked on the day. Knight Academy Thu 5 Learn how to be a medieval knight, from the art of chivalry to fighting techniques. Timed sessions to be booked on the day. Medieval Joust! Sat 7 Sun 8 Come and experience the joy of a joust as you witness our medieval tournament. This promises music, dance, a real battle of skills on horseback, foot combat and the medieval joust itself. Trail: Birds, bugs and big bad beasts! Mon 9 Sun 15 From the smallest to the tallest, explore the life that you can find at the Museum and in your own gardens at home. Go Wild! Tue 10 Wed 11 Get up close to nature by visiting our mobile zoo, exploring animal tracking trails, mini beast hunts, craft activities and more. Pond Dipping Thu 12 Search for signs of tiny life in our pond in our pond dipping sessions for families. Timed sessions to be booked on the day. Trail: Visionary Victorians Mon 16 Sun 22 Find out about some of the cleverest people of the Victorian era, and how their ideas changed the world forever. Victorian Wash Day Wed 18 Find out what it was like to do the laundry in Victorian times, and have a go yourself.
Eiffel Tower Challenge Thu 19 Learn about Victorian design and engineering as you attempt to win a prize by building the tallest tower in the time limit in this interactive session. Timed sessions to be booked on the day. Victorian Industry Weekend Sat 21 Sun 22 Visit Avoncroft this weekend to see many of our exhibits brought to life by volunteers and re-enactors. Discover how industry changed lives, and have a go at some hands-on craft to take home with you. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Performed by Avonmill Players Sat 21, 7pm Tickets: £6, Concessions £4 Join Avonmill Players, for a performance of Oscar Wilde's greatest play, 'The Importance of Earnest' - a play full of drama, wit, laughs, and cucumber sandwiches! Enjoy this outdoor performance in a setting only Avoncroft Museum can provide. Trail: Heroes Through the Ages Mon 23 August Fri 3 September Learn about the history of emergency rescue teams through the ages, from the first policemen to the origins of the lifeboat association.
Become a Hero Tue 24 Wed 25 Activities and fun for all the family at our mid-week celebration of heroes - ordinary people who do extraordinary jobs. Family Forensics Day Thu 26 Come and find out if you have what it takes to be a real CSI in our fantastic family forensics day! Timed sessions Pre-Booking is essential. Family ticket £20 (inc Museum admission). Meet the Heroes Mon 30 Come and meet some modern-day heroes - ordinary people who do extraordinary jobs. With talks and displays from groups including the fire service, air ambulance and lifeboat association, as well as craft activities and games and challenges. If youre a modern-day hero yourself, show your ID at the Museum shop for free admission. Call the Museum for details of eligible organisations and suitable identification. September
Art Exhibition: A Moment in Time Wed 1 Wed 30 An exhibition of original artwork by two local artists. Heritage Open Days Thu 9 Visit the Museum today for free to celebrate Heritage Open Days. Wychavon Oil Engine Preservation Society Rally Sat 11 Sun 12 Enjoy walking round the Museum and viewing these interesting machines. International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Sun19 Come along to the Museum this Sunday for some swashbuckling pirate fun! Focus on: The Attic Thu 23, 2pm Discover what is in the Museum attic and how it is conserved during this talk with our Curator. October Avoncroft Art Exhibition For the month of October, our beautiful 15 acre site is being transformed into a giant art gallery. Submissions to the exhibition will be accepted in advance and during October. Contact the Museum for more details about joining in with this fantastic project. All ages and abilities welcome. Art Exhibition: Launch Weekend Sat 2 Sun 3 Get arty and inspired this weekend to launch our Avoncroft Art Exhibition. Create some artwork to go into the exhibition or take it home with you. Apple Day Sun 10 Join us this Sunday for Avoncrofts annual Apple Day, celebrating apples, nature and conservation. Half Term: The Big Draw Tue 26 Sun 31 Take part in the Big Draw at Avoncroft this half term as a fantastic finale to the Avoncroft Art Exhibition. Halloween Trick or Treat Sat 30 Sun 31 Prepare for a spooktacular evening of frights and delights as you explore our site at night! Pre-booking essential for this very popular event. Children £6, Adults £3, timed tickets.
Levens Choir presents I Love My Love folk sings for choirs Sun 31, 1pm Levens Choir is one of the leading choirs in the North-West of England. The choir will provide an ideal lunchtime recital of folk songs and part songs entitled I Love my Love. November Museum Explorer Weekends in November Pick up some Museum explorer family activities from the Museum shop when you visit any day in November. Free Guided Tours 12pm & 2pm Fri 5 March Wed 7 July Thu 14 October All events are at the normal Museum prices unless stated otherwise.
All events are free to members, except An Enchanted Adventure (Feb half term), Halloween Trick or Treat (October), theatre performances or if stated. All events are subject to change and are weather dependent.
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