Events

Please note, the following activities are aimed at family groups.  We regret that owing to limited space and resources, we are unable to accommodate groups from children's activity or holiday clubs for craft activities at the museum.  These groups are most welcome to visit during regular opening hours, outside of activity times.  Thank you for your understanding.

Crafty Saturdays 2012
First Saturday of every month
12noon to 3pm

On the first Saturday of each month, there will be special art and craft activities for all the family to enjoy.

No need to book, just drop in during the times given above.

£1 per child.  Family event - children must be accompanied by an adult

5 May - N.B NO CRAFT THIS MONTH
2 June - Jubilee Bunting
7 July - no crafts, but special events to celebrate the Olympic Torch in Waltham Abbey and the opening of 'China in the East' exhibition
4 August - Lady Godiva is coming to Waltham Abbey from Coventry.  Make a hobby horse to celebrate her stay here
1 Sept - N.B NO CRAFT THIS MONTH
6 October - Calligraphy with a quill pen
3 Nov - art activities for the Big Draw
1 Dec - Traditional Festive Pomanders

Jubilee Half Term Activities
Jubilee Bunting
Saturday 2 June 2012
12 noon to 3pm

As part of our regular Saturday crafts, the first Saturday of half term will give you a chance to make some paper bunting, decorated with 1950's Coronation inspired images, to get ready for the Jubilee party!
£1 per child
No need to book, just drop in
Family event -  children must be accompanied by an adult

Jubilee Paper Party
Tuesday 5 June 2012
12noon to 3pm

Join us to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee by making your own herbal teapot and commemorative mug out of card, with tissue paper cup cakes!
£1 per child
No need to book, just drop in
Family event - children must be accompanied by an adult

Toddlers Tuesdays
Third Tuesday of every month
Session One 10am - 10.45am, Session Two 11am to 11:45am

Tuesday 15 May - A swarm of bees in May
Tuesday 19 June - Pussycat Pussycat
Tuesday 17 July - Baa Baa Black Sheep

Learn a nursery rhyme, enjoy a story and make a craft so you and your toddler can enjoy the rhyme back together at home! 

Free of charge but places are limited and must be booked in advance by calling 01992 716882.
Under 5's and their carers only.  Carers must stay with their toddler at all times.

For further information please contact:

• Epping Forest District Museum
  39 - 41 Sun Street
  Waltham Abbey
  Essex EN9 1EL
• Telephone 01992 716 882
• Fax 01992 700 427
• E-mail museum@eppingforestdc.gov.uk