Upcoming Events

This hands-on cookery class is run by our chefs in the Manor Restaurant and is designed to be fun and informal. Enjoy a jam-packed, fun-filled day, guaranteed to leave children inspired (and exhausted!) Includes lunch, all ingredients and a goody box.  https://waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/family-cookery-school/

Are you a tree pirate in the making? Don your eye patch and parrot and become a pirate of the high trees! Waddesdon are teaming up with the Thames Valley Orienteering Club for a week of muddy adventure. There will be three different routes to choose from suitable for different age groups, ranging from under fives to teens. £3 per route. Find out more

Bring your crafty kids to lean to crochet using bright yarn. Work on a fun project – a bracelet or a keyring – and take home whatever you make! Recommended age: 4+ .£5. http://wycombemuseum.org.uk/school-holiday-events/

This fun class is aimed at showing children how to prepare their own tasty snacks in conjunction with the Let’s Cook Project. The project is simple: teaching the basics of simple food preparation and kitchen safety, along with educating on reducing food waste, with lots of tasty food! Recommended age: 8 – 14. http://wycombemuseum.org.uk/school-holiday-events/

One of their hedgehogs has woken up early from hibernation and has sleepily wandered away from his home. Help him find his way back by following the trail through the woods and learn about more hibernating animals along the way. Pop into the visitor centre afterwards to complete your hedgehog themed craft. £3 per child. No need to book, pay on the day at the visitor centre. Find out more

To celebrate Darwin Day come and handle some real fossils, make a pterodactyl mobile and create your own fossil to take home. Every Tues and Thurs during school hols. Different theme each week. Best for primary school aged children, but all are welcome – smaller visitors may need an extra helping hand from a grown-up! Tickets £4 per child http://wycombemuseum.org.uk/school-holiday-events/

Take the steps to becoming a maths whiz(ard) with this workshop with Explore Learning! Recommended age: 5 – 7 . Free event.  http://wycombemuseum.org.uk/school-holiday-events/

All knights go through many quests and this journey to the king’s throne is no different. We travel back to medieval times and children will joust their way through many grammar tournaments. With Explore Learning. Recommended age: 7 – 9. Free.   http://wycombemuseum.org.uk/school-holiday-events/

To celebrate Darwin Day come and handle some real fossils, make a pterodactyl mobile and create your own fossil to take home. Every Tues and Thurs during school hols. Different theme each week. Best for primary school aged children, but all are welcome – smaller visitors may need an extra helping hand from a grown-up! Tickets £4 per child http://wycombemuseum.org.uk/school-holiday-events/

An exciting play experience for children who love to role play in a miniature village – visit the supermarket, vets, library, hospital and more! Children should wear socks or indoor shoes. Adults and children not yet walking are free. Best for 3 – 7s, but all ages welcome. £6.50, £5.50 for additional siblings  http://wycombemuseum.org.uk/school-holiday-events/

Den Building & Fire Lighting. 11am-12.15pm; 12.45-2pm; 2.30-3.45pm. Perfect your forest hideout with a den making session – complete with a campfire and hot chocolate to keep you warm! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults do not need tickets. Recommended age: 5+ but all are welcome.  £6.50.   http://wycombemuseum.org.uk/school-holiday-events/