May 2019
Tottington Hall comes to Montacute House
Aardman took inspiration from Montacute House and re-imagined it as Tottington Hall, which features in the award-winning Wallace & Gromit film, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Members of Aardman's artisitc design team visited Montacute House whilst they were in pre-production for the film. During these visits many pictures and measurements were taken of the house interior, as well as panoramic views of the parkland. These became the basis of the film's setting, Tottington Hall. Aardman is celebrating the 30th anniversary…
Find out more »July 2019
Lauren Child: The Art of Illustration
Lauren Child: The Art of Illustration. Step inside the joyfully eclectic world of Lauren Child MBE, award-winning author, illustrator and Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2017-2019). Best loved for her fictional series, Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child’s vibrant collage illustrations and witty narratives have charmed and amused children and adults alike for nearly twenty years. This exhibition celebrates the art of Child’s illustrations and her love of pattern, colour and textiles. It features works from her original stories as…
Find out more »Stone Age Summer
Stone Age Summer - experience the Stone Age in our prehistoric landscape. Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and discover where Cheddar Man,Britain’s oldest, most complete skeleton was discovered in Gough’s Cave. Really get into the cave man spirit; digging through sand trays to discover ancient artefacts, making your very own clay thumb pots and trying your hand at brass rubbing - creating etchings of extinct creatures such as the wondrous woolly mammoth. And that's not all! Grab a…
Find out more »August 2019
Puppet Making with Edwina Bridgeman
Create your very own character with artist Edwina Bridgeman. Using a selection of everyday items and the figures of Robert Anton on display in our gallery as inspiration, Edwina will help you create and realise your own unique character to take home. In these relaxed, playful and friendly workshops, the whole family can have fun making their very own imaginary being or creature. 1 hr 30 mins, £4 per person Suitable for children aged from 5 years (no maximum age).…
Find out more »September 2019
Family Takeover at The Edge
Family Takeovers at the Edge happen every fortnight during advertised dates (see below) and are particularly suitable for children aged 4-12 years. Join artist educator Victoria Willmott for a series of fun and informal creative activities that explore our current exhibition or special themes. Families can drop-in and stay for ten minutes or an hour – it’s up to you! Victoria can also help you complete our free activity sheets. Aprons are available but activities won’t be very messy. Materials…
Find out more »October 2019
Family Takeover at The Edge
Family Takeovers at the Edge happen every fortnight during advertised dates (see below) and are particularly suitable for children aged 4-12 years. Join artist educator Victoria Willmott for a series of fun and informal creative activities that explore our current exhibition or special themes. Families can drop-in and stay for ten minutes or an hour – it’s up to you! Victoria can also help you complete our free activity sheets. Aprons are available but activities won’t be very messy. Materials…
Find out more »November 2019
The Little Prince
Welcome to the incredible story of The Little Prince, retold in this live show by a pilot stranded in the desert. Find out how the Little Prince leaves behind his own tiny asteroid and beloved rose and journeys through the universe, coming face to face with the baffling world of grown-ups! Have you ever heard of a king who reigns over nothing? Or a businessman obsessively counting stars? Once on planet Earth, the Little Prince is welcomed by a mysterious…
Find out more »The Little Prince Family Workshop
Families are invited to take part in a fun, fast-moving and surprising Little Prince Family Workshop. Led by the different characters in the show, this playful and interactive workshop begins with warming up with the Little Prince himself. You’ll begin by exploring the universe and landing on different planets to meet the other characters, their dances and games. Participants will sing along with the Rose, fall asleep and wake up with the Lamplighter, receive commands from the King and learn how…
Find out more »Family Takeover at The Edge
Family Takeovers at the Edge happen every fortnight during advertised dates (see below) and are particularly suitable for children aged 4-12 years. Join artist educator Victoria Willmott for a series of fun and informal creative activities that explore our current exhibition or special themes. Families can drop-in and stay for ten minutes or an hour – it’s up to you! Victoria can also help you complete our free activity sheets. Aprons are available but activities won’t be very messy. Materials…
Find out more »Family Takeover at The Edge
Family Takeovers at the Edge happen every fortnight during advertised dates (see below) and are particularly suitable for children aged 4-12 years. Join artist educator Victoria Willmott for a series of fun and informal creative activities that explore our current exhibition or special themes. Families can drop-in and stay for ten minutes or an hour – it’s up to you! Victoria can also help you complete our free activity sheets. Aprons are available but activities won’t be very messy. Materials…
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