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The Zoo That Comes To You follows the efforts of two wildlife enthusiasts who provide respite, care and a temporary home to those in need and now have a sanctuary full of animals, however, no-one has come to visit their zoo. So everybody - animals and humans alike - have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you!

Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face. These chatty creatures have a lot of stories to tell and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.

Golden-haired Rapunzel takes charge of her own destiny in this bold and witty tale. Not a prince in sight!
Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for profit. Can Rapunzel ever figure out a way to escape?
This bold and funny story removes the handsome prince altogether, making Rapunzel the mistress of her own destiny.

What would you embellish your royal headwear with?

Inspired by Wardown's Hat and Headwear collection, join us this holiday period in one of our two Easter Crown making sessions. Choose from a wide range of craft materials to create your own unique crown and parade it round the museum whilst you explore all the hats on display.

No need to book, just drop in. These sessions are free, however a suggested donation of £2 to support material costs can be made on the day via card.

Amped - Get Creative - Game Changers

Day One: Wednesday 1st April, 12pm - 4pm

Day Two: Thursday 2nd April, 12pm - 5pm

Full House Theatre Studio

For ages 11-17 living in and around Ampthill

Think you could design a game people actually want to play? This Easter, we're giving you the space, tools, and creative freedom to prove it. Across this two-day project you'll:

• Try out lots of games

• Create your own game world

• Make your own rules, characters, challenges and twists

• Bring your invention to life

At the end of day two, we'll flip the room into a full‑on board game café for an epic showdown. You'll get the chance to play everyone... Read more

Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter adventure with the family.

Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.

Book ahead for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize.

Only children require a ticket for this event.

Amped - Get Creative - Game Changers

Day One: Wednesday 1st April, 12pm - 4pm

Day Two: Thursday 2nd April, 12pm - 5pm

Full House Theatre Studio

For ages 11-17 living in and around Ampthill

Think you could design a game people actually want to play? This Easter, we're giving you the space, tools, and creative freedom to prove it. Across this two-day project you'll:

• Try out lots of games

• Create your own game world

• Make your own rules, characters, challenges and twists

• Bring your invention to life

At the end of day two, we'll flip the room into a full‑on board game café for an epic showdown. You'll get the chance to play everyone... Read more

Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter adventure with the family.

Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.

Book ahead for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize.

Only children require a ticket for this event.

"It's time for Hollyhop to take on her new role as The Easter Bunny, but she seems to have lost her bounce! Without her magic bounce there's no way she will get round every garden all in one day!
With a little help from Frog, Duck, Pig, and Butterfly, she soon finds the spring in her step, much like a rainbow after a storm."

"When the Easter Bunny lost her bounce!" is a reminder that your life is a rainbow and every colour is worth celebrating...and you may even find yourself skipping away too.

Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter adventure with the family.

Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.

Book ahead for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize.

Only children require a ticket for this event.

Join us at Stockwood Discovery Centre this Spring and enjoy an Easter adventure with the family.

Complete our free outdoor trail around the beautiful gardens and find out all about the creatures that reside there.

Book ahead for access to our Easter Egg Hunt and craft sessions in the Mossman Gallery including a chocolate egg prize.

Only children require a ticket for this event.

Join the club! Handpicked titles for the whole family to enjoy, screened at The Hat Factory Arts Centre.
Film: Shrek

Celebrating 25 years since its release!

In a bid to get his land back, Shrek agrees to retrieve Princess Fiona for the fairytale-hating Lord Farquaad of Duloc, but falls in love with her on the way.

What would you embellish your royal headwear with?

Inspired by Wardown's Hat and Headwear collection, join us this holiday period in one of our two Easter Crown making sessions. Choose from a wide range of craft materials to create your own unique crown and parade it round the museum whilst you explore all the hats on display.

No need to book, just drop in. These sessions are free, however a suggested donation of £2 to support material costs can be made on the day via card.

A family shadow theatre show for adults and children.

Set in the present day, Gaby Gulliver, an eight-year-old child, is sent on an errand into the woods for her mum...

Gaby finds herself in another universe, a weird but wonderful world... then another, and

another, as she travels on a magical journey through time and space!

Along the way, regardless of where she is, the problems seem the same as at home...

Gaby's journey into these parallel universes is one of survival and enlightenment in this

contemporary reimagining of Gulliver's Travels by Indigo Moon Theatre.

Told through shadow theatre, unfolding before your eyes, this new puppetry production explores how it feels to be big or small.... Read more

A fantastic and fun cycling skills development course for 5-6 year olds designed to improve young riders' bike handling skills and build confidence.

Our Go-Ride Schools are held over two consecutive mornings from 9am-11am. Designed to encourage younger children who are able to ride but not yet super-confident on their bikes to develop new skills and explore different aspects of riding.

Riders are expected to be competent on a bike and able to use their brakes. Note that if your child is using stabilisers or on a balance bike, they are not yet ready for this session.

Skills we help them develop are:

-Getting on and getting off
-Riding slowly with good control
-Braking
-Cornering
-Climbing
-Descending... Read more

A fantastic and fun cycling skills development course for 5-6 year olds designed to improve young riders' bike handling skills and build confidence.

Our Go-Ride Schools are held over two consecutive mornings from 9am-11am. Designed to encourage younger children who are able to ride but not yet super-confident on their bikes to develop new skills and explore different aspects of riding.

Riders are expected to be competent on a bike and able to use their brakes. Note that if your child is using stabilisers or on a balance bike, they are not yet ready for this session.

Skills we help them develop are:

-Getting on and getting off
-Riding slowly with good control
-Braking
-Cornering
-Climbing
-Descending... Read more

Welcome to our interactive science demo - with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges - and help us save the day.

How can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don't?

Help Daniel Bye change the world, in an unexpectedly ridiculous adventure involving engineering challenges, bad dad jokes, and an extraordinary quantity of molten chocolate.