We’ll be exploring the world of Anglo-Saxon myths and legends with a week of mythical and magical crafts: get ready for dragons, wizards and giants this May half term! inspired by The SAXONS exhibition.
Monday 25 May: Illuminated Book Boxes
Decorate a personalized book box to take home, inspired by Anglo-Saxon illuminated manuscripts. You can even make up your own magical story to keep inside!
Timings: 10.00am – 2.30pm
Cost: £4.00
Suitable for ages 4-11 (younger children welcome but will need some support with their craft)
Tuesday 26 May: Dragon Marionettes
Learn how to make a fire-breathing dragon marionette to take home.
Timings: 10.00am – 2.30pm
Cost: £5.00
Suitable for ages 4-11 (younger children welcome but will need some support with their craft)
Wednesday 27 May: Merlin’s Potion Jars
Make a magical potion jar to take home. Please note: this activity involves using cotton wool and coloured water. Old clothes are recommended.
Timings: 10.00am – 2.30pm
Cost: £5.00
Suitable for ages 4-11 (younger children welcome but will need some support with their craft)
Thursday 28 May: Nature Sprites
Make a Anglo-Saxon nature sprite puppet out of clay. Please note: this activity involves using clay. Old clothes are recommended.
Timings: 10.00am – 2.30pm
Cost: £5
Suitable for ages 4-11 (younger children welcome but will need some support with their craft)
Friday 29 May: Spy Craft! With Mark Creasy
Become a spy with local author Mark Creasy, who’ll be leading super-secret code-breaking and cipher activities this half term. Learn all about the inspiration behind his book Simon Smith, Schoolboy Spy, hear extracts from the book and have the chance to purchase your very own signed, personalized copy!
Timings: 10.30am- 11.30am & 1pm – 2pm
Cost: £3
This activity is recommended for children aged 5-11. Younger children are welcome but will need some help with their code.
May Half Term tickets further info
Children should NOT be left unattended and need to be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
Places are limited so please secure your places by buying your tickets today, tickets can be bought on the day but are subject to availability.
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The SAXONS
28 March – 1 November 2026
The SAXONS is a major exhibition at Discover Bucks Museum bringing early medieval Buckinghamshire to life with real artefacts, interactive displays, and digital storytelling designed for visitors of all ages.
• Meet the Saxons through engaging films, sounds, and immersive experiences.
• Hands-on interactives and digital storytelling bring history vividly to life.
• Discover real artefacts and try the fun family trail and creative activities.
An ideal day out for curious minds and young explorers!
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ROALD DAHL CHILDREN’S GALLERY
Open every day over May Half Term, 23 – 31 May.
Come and discover the famous Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, a space bursting with interactive displays and engaging activities inspired by Roald Dahl’s wonderful stories that encourage learning through play. Children can step inside the Giant Peach, explore sound with the BFG and crawl through Fantastic Mr. Fox’s tunnel. They can appear in their own drawings on TV and even freeze their own shadows! Come along and explore for yourselves.
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Café
Treat yourself to light snacks, hot and cold drinks in our café.
What else is there to do?
Make a day of it and visit the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, our exciting immersive exhibition The SAXONS and the the rest of the Museum too!
