October Half Term Activities
Looking for fun family activities this half-term? Pop into Museum & Art Swindon in the town centre for some Bayeux Tapestry-themed fun! To celebrate the Bayeux Tapestry Experience coming to STEAM Museum in November, families can take part in creative activities, storytelling sessions and art workshops to learn about the Tapestry, Saxon Swindon and the Norman invasion.
HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES:
All holiday – museum trails, Story Stations to discover, and interactive galleries. All activities and entrance free!
Sat 24th, Wed 28th, Sat 31st Oct – Creative Drop-In - create your own Saxon or Norman shield, design a Saxon coin or brooch, or try a host of other Bayeux Tapestry creative activities. Free, suitable for all ages, drop-in between 10.45am and 4pm. No need to book.
Tues 27th Oct – Interactive Storytelling Sessions telling the tall tale of 1066. Chance to handle original and replica artefacts from the time. 30m sessions at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. £4 per person. Suitable for ages 6+.
Tues 27th Oct – Halloween Workshops – learn about how the Tapestry was made and try your hand at weaving and embroidery. Weave a Halloween spider-web and create your own mini-embroidery pumpkin to take home. 60m sessions at 11.15am and 1.45pm. £5 per child. Suitable for ages 7+.
More information and booking at www.museumartswindon.com/whats-on
Museum & Art Swindon is a free museum and art gallery in the town centre. It tells the stories of Swindon from prehistoric times to the present day and has a nationally-significant collection of modern art. Explore interactive galleries and try free family trails. Create a Roman mosaic from Lego, grind grain like an Anglo-Saxon, or dress-up as an historical character! The Museum is just across the road from the Wyvern Theatre, free to visit and open Tues to Sat 10.30am to 4.30pm.
