2nd September 2020

Step into the Story

Step into the Story


2nd September 2020

We are delighted to be able to invite families to join us for our exciting summer discovery sessions.

Our summer sessions have been carefully designed to be fun and engaging, whilst also developing children's skills and knowledge as young historians.

Step into the Story

From fossil hunting with Mary Anning to taming some unruly Vikings, you are sure to be entertained at our summer story sessions! Join us throughout the holidays to share stories and picture books which celebrate our brilliant collection. With a new story and craft activity each week, we have plenty to keep your little ones busy!

Every Monday & Wednesday 10 - 10.45am

Due to social distancing measures we are limited to family groups of a maximum of 4 people, this must include at least one adult.

£5 per child. Adults are free but must book a ticket.

For children aged 3 - 7 years (age ranges are advisory).

These sessions are held outside so please dress accordingly.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information please email learning@valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk

Church Street
Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8BL
United Kingdom
01235 771 447
History Detectives

History Detectives


2nd September 2020

We are delighted to be able to invite families to join us for our exciting summer discovery sessions.

Our summer sessions have been carefully designed to be fun and engaging, whilst also developing children's skills and knowledge as young historians.

History Detectives

Calling all history detectives, we need your help! Join us each fortnight throughout the summer holidays to solve a series of historical mysteries. Learn and put into practice the detective skills of a historian, and use the historical sources in our collection to uncover clues and reveal more about three key historical periods - the prehistoric Ice Age, Anglo Saxons & Vikings and the Victorians.

Week 1 & 2 - A Mammoth Mystery

Week 3 & 4 - An Anglo Saxon Secret

Week 5 & 6 - A Victorian Era Enigma

Each session must be booked separately.

Every Monday & Wednesday 11.15am - 12 noon

Due to social distancing measure we are limited to family groups of a maximum of 4 people, this must include at least one adult.

£5 per child. Adults are free but must book a ticket.

For children aged 7 - 11 years (age ranges are advisory).

These sessions are held outside so please dress accordingly.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

For more information please email learning@valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk

Church Street
Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8BL
United Kingdom
01235 771 447