Youngsters will be able to take part in fascinating felt making craft sessions and listen to atmospheric storytelling. And they will also be able to see how the housework used to be done with a range of demonstrations in the historic Porters’ Row cottage at the museum site. These will include fire laying, seed planting, carpet beating and on some days a traditional Victorian wash day will be taking place.

The programme sees activities from Sunday Feb 12 until Friday Feb 17 each day at 11am and 12noon.

Sunday Feb 12 – 11am and 12noon, Fire laying, brass polishing and seed planting.
Monday Feb 13 – 11am and 12noon, Fire laying and seed planting.
Tuesday Feb 14 – 11am Wash Day, brass polishing and felt making, 12noon Storytelling.
Wednesday Feb 15 – 11am Wash Day, brass polishing and felt making, 12noon Storytelling, seed planting and fire laying.
Thursday Feb 16 – 11am Storytelling and seed planting, 12noon Felt making.
Friday Feb 17 – 11am Fire laying, brass polishing and carpet beating, 12noon Wash Day, seed planting and fire laying.

All February half term activities are free, but normal admission prices apply. There will also be a number of programmed boat trips throughout the half term, tickets can be purchased at reception. Please contact the museum the morning of your trip to confirm times