A Medieval Christmas at Denny Abbey

Visit Denny Abbey and The Farmland Museum for a Christmas family event with a Medieval Flavour full of festivities reflecting the ancient heritage of Denny Abbey.

Make a wassailing cup from clay, construct a mini wreath for your front door, listen to some story telling and follow the mummers play trail around the museum. 

Join in with carols by candlelight in the intimate setting of Denny Abbey from 4pm-dress warmly and bring a torch or lantern.

Cafe open for Medieval hot spiced apple juice and the usual tea, coffee, scones and cakes.  Shop open for stocking fillers.

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Cambridge on the Home Front – WWII Family Day

Experience Christmas World War Two style at this fun family day! Along with Father Christmas in his grotto, there will be all sorts of 1940s characters introducing wartime games and activities. Experience what it would be like to sleep in a Morrison shelter, discover what was in a wartime Christmas stocking and find out more about how to ‘Make do and Mend’ . With a tea room for refreshments and our Museum shop full of stocking fillers, it’s your duty not to miss out!

Normal admission for adults and concessions; children £2.50 each (includes activity pack and gift from father Christmas); Friends and Local Ticket holders free.

No booking required.

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Halloween Tales and Crafts

Friday 29th October (time to be confirmed)

A fantastic storytelling and model making session delivered by the creative talents of the Greater Fens Museum Partnership. Listen to creepy tales of fenland creatures then have a go at making your own!

Admission £3 per child (accompanying adult free (includes

admission to the Museum)

Booking essential – please contact the Museum on 01223 355159 or email info@folkmuseum.org.uk.

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The Folklore of Apples

Join us at this apple themed children’s event where you will have the opportunity to find out the folklore surrounding apples and enjoy a range of apple related activities including: making the longest apple peel and apple head dolls.

Admission £3 per child (accompanying adult free (includes admission to the Museum)

Booking essential – please contact the Museum on 01223 355159 or email info@folkmuseum.org.uk.

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Cambridge Celebrates Age – Reminiscence Tea Party

 Join us at this fun, informal tea-party where you’ll have a chance to look at and handle everyday objects from the past, join in ‘Do you remember?’ style quizzes and share your memories.

Admission £2.50 per person (includes tea/coffee and cake). To book, please contact the Museum on 01223 355159 or email info@folkmuseum.org.uk.

 From the early founding of colleges to the achievement of full membership in 1948, local author Nicholas Chrimes presents a fascinating insight into the role and contribution of women in the history of Cambridge University.

All welcome. Admission £3; Friends £1.

Booking essential – please contact the Museum on 01223 355159 or email info@folkmuseum.org.uk.

The Museum revisits a time of rationing, gas masks and make-do-and-mend.  Experience life on the Home Front with this specially themed Christmas exhibition.

Normal admission charges apply; Friends and Locals Ticket holders free

A new exhibition which details the history of homelessness in Cambridge. This

exhibition has been written in conjunction with the homeless charity the ‘Cambridge

Cyreneans’ who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year.

Normal admission charges apply; Friends and Locals Ticket holders free

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October 31st, 10.30am-4pm

Hallowe’en at Denny

Pumpkins galore at our final farewell event of the season. Apple bobbing, Pumpkin Carving (50p per pumpkin), Willow Weaving, and craft activities.

Hallowe’en Trail – Follow the clues and collect spooky images to make a ghoulish Garland

Event Admission Prices: Adults £5, Concessions £4, Children over 5 £3

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October 28^th, 12-4pm

Paper Pumpkins – Create Hallowe’en decorations ready for the big day

Drop-in Children’s Holiday Activity Day at the Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey.

These informal days run by the education department during the holiday are aimed at children who are 4+ and accompanied by an adult.  12-4pm. Adults £4, Concessions £3, Children over 5 £3. No need to book.