During the school holidays, and at other happy times, there are often additional events and activities taking place that add to the fun.

The First Tingles of Spring

Saturday 11th February - Monday 20th February
Dash around the farm in search of the first signs of spring, then retreat to the warmth of the museum to make stunning snowdrop hats, build a catkin tree, create some seedy creatures, and perhaps meet the first chicks of the year.

Easter Eggcitement

Saturday 31st March– Monday 16th April
Meet lambs, chicks and other new arrivals on the farm, hunt for hidden eggs, and crack the clues in the springtime trail. Make Easter bonnets, and rabbit masks, and join in with other seasonal silliness. With additional attractions over the four days of Easter (6th - 9th April), including our famous plastic duck race along the mill lade.

Creating a Scented Story Dome

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May
Join crafts and games as a giant dome of living willow is created in Charlesfield. Run as part of the 2012 Festival of Museums.

Wild Adventures

Daily from Saturday 30th June until Sunday 19th August
Go wild in the great outdoors in a summer-long programme of activities recreating the lives of our prehistoric ancestors. Every day, children and their families can all lend a hand in constructing a prehistoric encampment and learn skills essential for prehistoric living. There's a shelter and fences to be build, crops to plant, and livestock to tend. And between all of this hard work there's need to make fire, prepare food, make clothing and bedding, and even go hunting.

Spooky Happenings

Saturday 13th October – Sunday 28th October
As the days grow shorter, strange creatures begin to emerge from the the darkest and scariest corners of the old mill and farm buildings. Encounter unearthly creatures on a trail of terror, collect the clues and claim a small prize for your bravery. Join in with creepy crafts and gruesome games, and have a spine-tingling good time.

Friday Fright Night

Friday 26th October 6pm-9pm
Doors re-open after dark for traditional Halloween games, a moonlight trail, and a ghost train journey into the depths of the night. Come dressed to kill.

Santa at Almond Valley

Weekends, 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd and Monday 24th December.
Jolly old Santa is at home in his farmyard cottage handing out early Christmas presents. Join in Christmas crafts, meet the animals in a special winter scene and enjoy the magic of a traditional Christmas.