Essential Information
| Type | Family fun |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Date and Times | 25 May - 1 June 2025 | See page for timings |
| Prices | Free |
Head to the Queen's House this May half term for a free series of creative workshops and activities for all ages.
Get closer to the artworks and objects on display, and meet characters connected to the history of the House. There's no need to book in advance; pop in to the House and drop in to a session whenever you like.
Take a look at what's happening when below, and find out what else you can do as a family during your visit to the Queen's House here.
May half term at the Queen's House
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Sunday 25 May
Magic Brews & Market Stories: Collage Your Own Tea Set
11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
Learn about the hidden histories of herbs and market women while making paper tea sets in this free craft workshop.
Collage different herbs and their uses onto your tea sets, or imagine your own plant with special powers!
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Sunday 25 May
Character encounters
12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
What’s in a picture? Come and join Inspector Canvass at the Queen’s House to discover hidden clues in the paintings hanging at the House. They'll be roaming the galleries throughout the day.
Learn more about character actors at the Queen's House
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Wednesday 28 May
Island Adventures: Create your own diorama
11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
Create your own island diorama inspired by paintings in our collection in this free workshop!
Imagine a galleon ship appearing on the shores of your island. What might you see, and who might you meet?
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Friday 30 May
Personalised portraits
11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
Personalise the portraits in the Queen's House by making your own plastic picture frames. Hold your frame up to a painting as you go around the Queen's House to add your own characters and ideas to the artwork.
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Sunday 1 June
Character encounters
12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Discover characters from history with their own fascinating stories to tell.
Learn more about character actors at the Queen's House
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