Essential Information
| Type | Family fun |
|---|---|
| Location |
Queen's House → Ground floor → Great Hall
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| Date and Times | Monday 14, Wednesday 16 and Friday 18 February |
| Prices | Free | Drop in | all ages and abilities |
This February half-term, bring your little ones to a fantastic storytelling workshop and discover incredible facts about the Queen’s House architecture, characters and collections.
Mistress Babbington
Monday 14th February
Meet Mistress Babbington, in charge of the running of the Queen's House after The Restoration in 1660, discover the history of the building and how life looked like living in the Royal House back in the days.
Times: 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00
Learn more about the Queen's House
The Parting Cheer Storytelling
Wednesday 16 February
Join Olivia's storytelling sessions inspired by The Parting Cheer, a large-scale painting on display in the Queen's House. Created by artist Henry Nelson O'Neil in 1861, the painting address topics such as emigration.
Through role-play and folklore, as well as history and art history, you and your family can explore an exciting narrative and spot lots of hidden details in the painting!
Times: 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00
Sea Maidens Storytelling
Friday 18 February
Come and explore mermaids in this interactive, sensory storytelling run by storyteller Dani. Inspired by Evelyn De Morgan's painting The Sea Maidens, which is on display in the Queen's House, the session will take you on an adventure with these mythical creatures. During the workshop, you will find out why the mermaid is a symbol used by the transgender community.
Times: 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
Join us this February for a spectacular series of events celebrating queer histories, cultures and communities
Badge making and BSL craft workshops are just some of the activities taking place to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
Festival of queer maritime history for all ages
Learn how to make your own colourful badge with our step-by-step instructions
Book free tickets
Queen's House
- Guaranteed entry time
- Audio guide included
- Woburn Treasures exhibition
| Free entry |
| Book online |
Member tickets
- Free Museums entry
- Priority booking
- Membership card number required
| Advance booking recommended |
Become a Member
- Unlimited entry all year
- Royal Observatory
- Cutty Sark
- Planetarium Shows
- Special exhibitions
| Direct Debit | One-off |
|---|---|
| Individual: £50 | Individual: £60 |
| Family: from £65 | Family: from £75 |