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Create memories that last a lifetime whilst Bottle Feeding our adorable lambs!
This gentle, hands-on experience allows adults and children to get up close, help feed our friendly lambs, and learn more about life on the farm. A truly heart-warming activity and the perfect addition to a family day out at Aldenham Country Park.

Join us for lamb bottle feeding this spring. This is a unique and memorable experience for people of all ages.

Commencing from February Half Term 2026.

A total of six people can bottle feed the lambs per session (each has a separate lamb). The price includes Lamb Bottle Feeding for one person only (young children must have one accompanying adult in the pen to help them), please remember to book Farm Day passes for all farm visitors (under two's are free). Farm Day passes include access to the farm, the farm trail and activity book, plus the woodland play area.

What's included

You will get to bottle feed one of our hand reared lambs.
A spacious enclosure where you can sit and spend time feeding... Read more

Easter Farm Day Pass including the Farm Trail, Woodland Play, and Easter-themed Activity Book.

An Easter Farm Day Pass enables you to enjoy access to the farm trail in Vicarage Field, to see the farm animals and walk the footpaths. Price includes an Easter-themed Activity Book which includes the Easter Bunny Riddle Trail, Farm Bingo, and Easter-themed activities.

Easter and spring is a wonderful time on the farm with lambs in the fields and piglets in Vicarage Field. The hedgerows are abundant with blossoms and wildflowers. Bluebells will be out in the woods. Rabbits, guinea pigs, turkeys, geese, chickens, alpacas - and more.

The entry price is for the whole day and under two's are free.

Enhance your day and book additional seasonal... Read more

Hop to Bletchley Park for egg-stra special fun for all ages this Easter - try our egg-ceptional activities for families or join an egg-citing family tour.

Pick up a free trail to find all the Bletchley Park Easter Bunnies hidden around the site.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (30 March, and 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 11 April):
Calling all puzzlers, problem solvers, planners and transport tamers. Bletchley Park's team of crack Codebreakers number in their thousands, but they all have one problem and need your help to solve it - how do you make sure everyone gets to work on time? Which route does the train take? How often will the buses run, or would it just be quicker to cycle? Families are invited to try their hand at coding a robot train, to use... Read more

Tuesday 31st March - Thursday 2nd April and Tuesday 7th - Thursday 9th April 2026. 10am - 1pm
Come and join us for crafts during the Easter holidays. Different crafts are available each week.
£4 per child, DROP IN
*Free places available for children of low-income families. Contact the museum for more information. Proof of low income in the form of a benefits letter or tax credits award letter must be shown at the time of booking sessions or upon arrival at drop-in sessions.

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.

Hop into fun at Capel Manor Gardens this Easter Bank Holiday weekend!
Celebrate the season with a fun-filled family Easter event set across our beautiful 30-acre Gardens, bursting with spring blooms. From Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April, complete our themed trail and enjoy a range of seasonal activities with entertainment for all ages. The event will be open from 10am to 4pm with last admission at 2pm. Our entertainment programme will run daily, between 11am and 3pm.
Activities to enjoy, included in your ticket:
- Entertainment throughout the day
- Meet the Easter Bunny
- Easter crafts
- Planting activity
- Activity trails
- Animal talks and petting in our mini zoo
- Children's rides and hop around... Read more

The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season this Easter.

Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs being born, taking their first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington boots may be needed, depending on weather conditions!... Read more

Looking for fun Easter activities for families this Bank Holiday? Celebrate the arrival of Spring with the 'Easter Signs of Spring Trail' in the Gardens of Knebworth House.

Spring has arrived and the Gardens are full of life. Animals are waking up, birds are nesting and colourful flowers are beginning to bloom. This Easter, children can become nature detectives and explore the Gardens while learning about wildlife and the changing seasons.

Pick up your trail sheet and follow the clues as you walk through the Gardens, spotting signs of Spring along the way. Once the trail is complete, head to the shop to enjoy a small chocolate treat as a reward.

This outdoor Easter activity is ideal for families looking for things to... Read more

Step into the sights and sounds of 16th-century England at Tudors: Life, Falconry & Folk, a living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Discover everyday Tudor life through engaging demonstrations. Watch skilled falconers showcase magnificent birds of prey and learn about the importance of falconry in Tudor society, from noble sport to practical hunting.
Throughout the day, meet costumed characters from across Tudor society, and explore how people lived, worked and entertained themselves during this fascinating period. Set among the museum's historic buildings and open-air landscape, this immersive event offers a memorable day out for families, history lovers and anyone curious about Tudor culture.
Event highlights
• Live falconry displays with birds of prey... Read more

Adventure into outer space with our immersive Standalone Planetarium Experience. We have teamed up with Immersive Theatres who are a mobile digital planetarium service specialising in astronomy, interactive learning, entertainment and a digital 360-degree exploration of space!

Enter the dome and we will take you on an up close educational voyage into space, where little ones will learn about the universe in an accessible way. Immersive Theatre's teaching of astronomy is very much tailored to all the various developmental stages of children's thinking and is the perfect introduction to space for little ones.

Suitable for ages 4-7 years
Sessions will last approx. 30 minutes
This event will be held in our Tractor Barn (with... Read more

Make the most of the school holidays with Terrific Tuesdays, a series of fun, hands-on activity days for children and families at Chiltern Open Air Museum, with a different theme each week.
Join us on 7 April celebrating spring, with activities inspired by the season.
Each Tuesday features a themed programme inspired by history, nature or traditional skills, with creative crafts, games interactive activities and pottery designed especially for families. From time-travelling adventures to seasonal and heritage-inspired fun, no two Tuesdays are the same.
Set across the museum's historic buildings and open-air grounds, Terrific Tuesdays encourage learning through play in a relaxed outdoor setting. With plenty of space to explore and something... Read more

A great morning out in the wonderful Walled Garden for the whole family. Crafty activity with a spring garden theme. Blow the cobwebs out and welcome in the Spring!

Adults £3
Children £5
Under 2's FREE

Have a look at our small display of toys from the past and make your own simple traditional toy using craft materials.

Suitable for children aged 5 -11

All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session.

£6.50 per participant

Join us for great morning out at the wonderful Walled Garden. Crafty fun with a spring garden theme. Get out in the garden and blow the cobwebs away as we welcome in the Spring!
Adults £3
Children £5
Under 2's FREE and PARKING FREE!

Each school holiday we run Storyboats for younger children. This is a gentle 40 minute cruise down the River Gade to where it meets the Grand Union Canal, with wildlife spotting while listening to stories. The books we read a picture books, so the audience can spot the hidden elements and learn about new creatures. Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years, it is the ideal way to fill time between the more costly holiday outings. We feed the waterfowl we encounter and if we are very lucky we see the kingfisher.

We run special themed boats at Halloween and Christmas, with goody bags and an extra special passenger in a red suit at Christmas.

All children must be accompanied by an adult, all passengers must have a... Read more

Join us for 45 minutes of Animal fun as expert keepers take you through a selection of animals from Meerkats, Snakes, Owls and other animals that come along.

Suggested age: 4 years up

Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Limited spaces.

The Animal Experience are fully insured and all staff are DBS checked. They have studied Herpetology and Pet Store Management. They have City & Guilds qualifications in both Pet Store Management and teaching (PTTLS 7303). They are a licensed zoo so rest assured their animals are in peak condition as their welfare is checked and meet the high standards of animal husbandry that this licence requires. They also have a Transportation licence from the Animal Health and Veterinary... Read more

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... Read more

Have a look at our small display of toys from the past and make your own simple traditional toy using craft materials.
Design your own traditional inn sign and decorate it choosing from paints, watercolours, pastels or a combination of media.

Have a look at our Inns and Alehouses in Victorian St Albans exhibition and choose one from the list of 92 names - perhaps a Pineapple, a Boot, a Mermaid or a Beehive - or come up with your own idea for a name!

Suitable for children aged 5 -11

All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session.

£6.50 per participant

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... 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... Read more

The farm will be open again during the peak Lambing Season this Easter.

Visitors can hold the lambs and see a modern sheep farm at work. With over 2000 sheep to give birth, it is a great chance to see lambs being born, taking their first few steps and suckling their mothers for the first time.
Real time lambing on a working farm
Refreshments & barbecue with local produce
See the young pigs and calves
Pony rides and sheep shearing (may there be adverse weather conditions - please see social media for any changes)
Red Poll cows and calves
Tractor and trailer rides
Picnic area
Disabled parking facilities
See wool spinning in action
Please note that wellington boots may be needed, depending on weather conditions!... Read more

A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOODBased on the book by JUDITH KERRDirect from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don't miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!

Running time: approx 55 minutes (no interval).
Suitable for children aged 3+.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting theatre experience.

Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who's that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen's game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.

Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages. 

Hear the ring of steel and feel the impact of battle at Clash of Steel, a high-energy living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Witness armoured warriors face off in dramatic combat displays, showcasing historical fighting techniques, weapons and armour from the medieval period. Watch as skilled re-enactors demonstrate the realities of close-quarter combat, revealing how strength, skill, strategy and pageantry determined survival on the battlefield.
Between clashes, meet the fighters up close, explore the equipment they used, and learn how armour and weapons evolved to meet the demands of war. Set within the museum's historic buildings and open-air landscape, this immersive event offers an exciting day out for families, history enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by medieval... Read more

Following the success of the first Charity Match, IT'S BACK with 66 players, including special guest and former Arsenal Player Jack Wilshere taking to the pitch at Hitchin Town FC's Top Field.

The day will be packed full of entertainment to see and do at Top Field, with food stalls, a fully stocked bar, children's face-painting, a roaming magician, half-time kids' penalty shootout, live music, Retro Echo performing at half-time and post-match.

Starting at 12noon, with DJ Johnny Lock providing live entertainment, as well as mini-tournaments for local schools and walking football for seniors .

Followed by the Garbled Gunners, donning the red and white of David's beloved Arsenal, taking on the Counterfeit Canaries, clad... Read more

Hopes, hurdles and halfpipes.

Fatima and Salima are the closest, coolest, hijabi-wearing step-sisters in all of Bradford - and nothing is going to stop them from winning the Tiny is Mighty skateboarding competition. With their eyes on the prize and their boards under their feet, they are unstoppable. That is, until they overhear whispers in the kitchen... their parents might be splitting up. Suddenly, everything is at risk - their friendship, their family, and their dream. Only the greatest super-plan ever concocted can keep them together and on track for victory.

Sisters 360 is a funny, heartfelt and high-energy new play written by Asif Khan, inspired by the real-life "Hijabi Sisters" from Hull - three skateboard-loving siblings who have challenged stereotypes... Read more

Join us for some fun in the wild!

Triangle Garden Family Forest School is for families with children aged 3-12 to get outdoors, have fun, learn new skills, and make new friends.

Playing outdoors the Forest School way builds confidence, allows risk taking and encourages team building skills.

All sessions are lead by a qualified Forest School leader in collaboration with Culturewood CiC

Please come to this event on foot or cycle or using public transport. Parking is very restricted and we want to actively encourage participants to travel sustainably. Thank you

Step back into the brutal and spectacular world of Ancient Rome as Roman Gladiators return to Chiltern Open Air Museum for an action-packed family weekend event.
Experience thrilling live gladiatorial combat displays as expert trained re-enactors bring the arena to life. See authentic weapons and armour up close, learn about different gladiator fighting styles, and discover the truth behind the myths. Find out who gladiators really were, how they trained, and why these deadly contests captivated audiences across the Roman Empire. But remember, your cheers or jeers could help decide their fate.
Between battles, meet the gladiators up close, explore Roman military life, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. With plenty to see and do across the museum's historic landscape,... Read more

Join us on the 9th and 10th of May 2026 for Lambing weekend, a community focused, family-friendly event celebrating the joy of spring in the heart of St Albans!

Spring is the season of new life and what better way to celebrate than at our much-loved Lambing Weekend! Come and meet our newborn lambs, explore the farm and zoo, and enjoy a weekend packed with fun for the whole family.

What's on:

Watch live performances from Bluey and Bingo throughout the day!
Meet our adorable lambs and farm animals
Tractor rides across the beautiful countryside
Bouncy inflatables and children's fun zone
Local craft stalls and educational displays
Delicious food vendors including vegan and vegetarian options... Read more

Come along to Brambleton Model Railway Club and see one of the country's largest outdoor model railways in action, come RAIN or SHINE!

We have an extensive double track 'O' gauge mainline and a live steam operated 16mm(sm32) scale garden line!

Brambleton refreshments are served throughout the afternoon.

Come into the Highfield Oval at the Nickey Line bridge entrance on Ambrose Lane and we're 125m down on the right. Or you can enter via the Nickey Line if on foot/bike.

Adults £4.00, Children £2.00, Family (2 + 2) £10.00

PLEASE NOTE that the site itself is reached by an unpaved path, which can be muddy during wet conditions, as can parts of the site. Not all of the paths... Read more

March back to the early 19th century as Napoleonic Living History comes to Chiltern Open Air Museum for an immersive family-friendly historical event.
Discover life during the Napoleonic Wars through authentic living history displays, military drills and engaging demonstrations. Watch as over 150 re-enactors assemble for coordinated drills and a dramatic skirmish that brings the battlefield to life. Meet soldiers in period uniform, learn about weapons, tactics and daily routines, and explore how war shaped the lives of ordinary people at home and abroad during this turbulent era of British history.
Throughout the day, visitors can meet re-enactors, ask questions, and see history brought vividly to life across the museum's unique open-air setting. With historic buildings as a backdrop,... Read more

Join us for some fun in the wild!

Triangle Garden Family Forest School is for families with children aged 3-12 to get outdoors, have fun, learn new skills, and make new friends.

Playing outdoors the Forest School way builds confidence, allows risk taking and encourages team building skills.

All sessions are lead by a qualified Forest School leader in collaboration with Culturewood CiC

Please come to this event on foot or cycle or using public transport. Parking is very restricted and we want to actively encourage participants to travel sustainably. Thank you

Back at the EMC by popular demand! The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon... 'Ms Rachel'!

Bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones! With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, 'Ms Rachel' is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens since 'Baby Shark!'

'Fun for Little Ones Live' encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content; bringing to life a fun show for children. The production also includes Interactive Screen Content throughout featuring unique and on brand animation & scenery, plus Puppetry, Characters & Voices on... Read more

Make the most of the school holidays with Terrific Tuesdays, a series of fun, hands-on activity days for children and families at Chiltern Open Air Museum, with a different theme each week.
Join us on 26 May for a nature themed day.
Each Tuesday features a themed programme inspired by history, nature or traditional skills, with creative crafts, games and interactive activities designed especially for families. From time-travelling adventures to seasonal and heritage-inspired fun, no two Tuesdays are the same.
Set across the museum's historic buildings and open-air grounds, Terrific Tuesdays encourage learning through play in a relaxed outdoor setting. With plenty of space to explore and something new to discover each week, these sessions offer... Read more

Each school holiday we run Storyboats for younger children. This is a gentle 40 minute cruise down the River Gade to where it meets the Grand Union Canal, with wildlife spotting while listening to stories. The books we read a picture books, so the audience can spot the hidden elements and learn about new creatures. Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years, it is the ideal way to fill time between the more costly holiday outings. We feed the waterfowl we encounter and if we are very lucky we see the kingfisher.

We run special themed boats at Halloween and Christmas, with goody bags and an extra special passenger in a red suit at Christmas.

All children must be accompanied by an adult, all passengers must have a... Read more

Each school holiday we run Storyboats for younger children. This is a gentle 40 minute cruise down the River Gade to where it meets the Grand Union Canal, with wildlife spotting while listening to stories. The books we read a picture books, so the audience can spot the hidden elements and learn about new creatures. Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years, it is the ideal way to fill time between the more costly holiday outings. We feed the waterfowl we encounter and if we are very lucky we see the kingfisher.

We run special themed boats at Halloween and Christmas, with goody bags and an extra special passenger in a red suit at Christmas.

All children must be accompanied by an adult, all passengers must have a... Read more

Step into one of the most turbulent periods in British history at English Civil War, a dramatic and immersive living history event at Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Travel back to the 17th century as Parliamentarian and Royalist forces clash in vivid re-enactments. Watch pike and musket drills, learn about weapons, tactics and battlefield life, and discover how this conflict divided communities, families and the nation itself.
Meet soldiers and civilians in period dress, explore military camps, and uncover how ordinary people experienced war both on the battlefield and at home. Through engaging demonstrations and storytelling, the English Civil War is brought powerfully to life across the museum's historic buildings and open-air landscape.
An absorbing day out for families,... Read more

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!

Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.

Let's 'Shake it Off' to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to 'Flowers' with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves and HOT TO GO! With Chappell Roan, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as 'Espresso'. Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the Ultimate... Read more

We welcome blind and partially sighted children and their families to this special event.

Get hands on with real Museum specimens led by trained facilitators. Each event will explore a different theme and include different specimens.

The theme for March's workshop is Extreme Habitats, June's workshop is British Wildlife, September's is Marvellous Mammals and November's is Under the Sea.

During the session you are welcome to borrow our Tactile Bags to explore the galleries. These bags have a variety of items and specimens to bring the galleries to life.

Places limited, booking is essential via [email protected]

Suitable for ages 5+.

Join us for some fun in the wild!

Triangle Garden Family Forest School is for families with children aged 3-12 to get outdoors, have fun, learn new skills, and make new friends.

Playing outdoors the Forest School way builds confidence, allows risk taking and encourages team building skills.

All sessions are lead by a qualified Forest School leader in collaboration with Culturewood CiC

Please come to this event on foot or cycle or using public transport. Parking is very restricted and we want to actively encourage participants to travel sustainably. Thank you

Now in its fifth year, Buzzstock has become one of Bedfordshire's best-kept secrets - and many locals would happily keep it that way. Tucked away in a hidden meadow midway between Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, thousands of people have already discovered this family-friendly party in the countryside, yet it remains surprisingly under the radar.

This year, Buzzstock takes place from 4pm on Friday 17 July (car park and camping open from 3pm), continuing through Saturday 18 July from midday (car park and camping open from 11am).

The timing couldn't be better. Friday marks the final day of the school term in Bedfordshire, and Sunday evening sees the World Cup Final kick off at 8pm - setting the scene for an unforgettable summer weekend.

"It was ABSOLUTELY... Read more