Half Terms & Holidays
Every day at the Museum there is a whole town to explore with historic characters to meet, live demonstrations and hands-on fun and games.
What's more... Pay for one day, get a year of free visits!
Holiday Fun
Ready for some time‑travelling fun? Explore an entire historic town, stroll along high streets of the past, and make friends with historic characters.
You can:
- Hop on our vintage transport to take a trip through the decades.
- Experience an Edwardian School lesson, you won't ever forget!
- See an old-time classic cinefilm in our Limelight Cinema.
- Enjoy all the fun at the fair including our new Clock Tower Helter Skelter.
- Try on period clothing
- Witness live industry in action!
- Taste the past and explore the menus in our historic food and drink outlets
Easter Holiday Fun
Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April
Step into spring with a fun‑filled family day out! Wander through our historic town as characters go about their daily tasks of spring cleaning and learn some old-fashioned tips and techniques along the way. Meet the Rag & Bone man, explore blooming gardens and charming shop displays, and enjoy hands-on activities from breadmaking to traditional laundry with a dolly tub and washboard.
Join in with Easter choir practice, play traditional street games, follow the family discovery trail, and learn the fascinating global story of chocolate. Treat yourself to seasonal favourites including hot cross buns and battered scotch eggs.
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May Half Term
Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 May
Ever wanted to show the kids just how easy they’ve got it?
Explore our new themed family discovery trail, roll up your sleeves to discover the hard working lives of children and get the whole family to join and experience the real graft of growing up in the past!
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Summer Holiday Fun
Saturday 18th July - Sunday 31 August
Enjoy all the fun of a summer's day by the cut, meet historic characters, enjoy bostin’ fittle and take a ride on new fairground rides.
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October Half Term
Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 November
Enjoy a new family discovery trail to meet historic characters with new stories to tell.
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Christmas Holidays
Saturday 19 December - Sunday 3 January
Celebrate Christmas through the decades, walk the streets of a historic town, where fireplaces glow, stockings hang, and shops brim with festive cheer!
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February Half Term
2027 Dates to be confirmed
Half Term Family Fun theme to be confirmed for February Half Term 2027
Pay for one day, visit for 12 months for free!
Make the most of your school holidays at the Museum!
All our exciting school holiday activities are included with Museum admission, so every visit is packed with hands‑on fun, discovery and adventure.
Unlock a whole year of unforgettable days out!
When you purchase any daytime ticket, you’ll receive an UnChained Annual Pass - pay for one day and enjoy 12 months of free daytime returns!*
That means you can come back every school holiday for even more themed activities, storytelling and family fun, all at no extra cost.
Plan ahead
You can now pre‑book your free return visit to guarantee entry on the day and make the most of your pass.
*Terms and conditions apply