Learn about washdays past. Explore different ways to make bubbles, get hands on with how people in the past washed their clothes. Smell the soap, try out an old fashioned ‘dolly tub’ and hang the washing out to dry. Experiment with creating bubbles using things we might have at home. Create a bubble wand and make a peg dolly using an old-fashioned clothes peg to take home with you, as well as exploring the museum with to think about household jobs in the past.

A relaxed school holiday workshop session for families with children over 5 years old, led by our Learning Officer, Ruth Millett. Parents, you get to take part for free!

For children and parents/carers to enjoy together.

£7.50 per child (£5 MIP Members), accompanying parents/carers free.

Free places available for families eligible for free school meals.

Booking required - book online here, or call 01453 763394