Events
Click here to download a low res pdf of the Lichfield Spring/Summer 2012 Whats On Guide
May
Period Fashion: Unpicking the Seams is a small exhibition of costume – from Medaeval to Georgian – opening on 8th May exploring how historical cosstumes are made. Entry is included in your usual admission and will be accompanied by a special information leaflet. The tour will take you around the House looking at each costume and learning about some of the technical details of their production.
This year we’ll be joining in with Adult Learners Week between 12th & 18th May during which we’ll be running two specially produced Georgian Costume sessions aimed at adult learners. The sessions, which promote history enquiry skills, are funded by NIACE and are therefor free so we would advise booking early. They take place on 16th May 6.30 – 8.30pm and 18th between 2-4pm. For more information please contact the office.
Over the weekend of 19th & 20th May the House will be holding a Craft Fair – A Celebration of Volunteer Talents, an event to celebrate the many talents of our wonderful volunteers. Stalls will be all around the House selling crafts, cakes, gifts and lots more! There will also be a tea room to relax in while enjoying some spring shopping!
Free entry all weekend!
June
Come see us at the Lichfield & Greenhill Bower on Monday 4th June! This year we’re sharing our float with the Erasmus Darwin Academy.
Fathers Day last year was a resounding success with many people turning up to enjoy a pork bun and pint of beer so we’ll be repeating it this year in our Pork Bap & Beer event on Sunday 17th June between 12 & 3pm. Bring dad over for lunch in our beautiful herb garden.
Half term activities will be inspired by the Jubilee and take the theme of Great British Tea Party - pop in during the regular museum opening times to make some bunting, napkin holders and decorate a plate. Usual admission applies but activities are free.
July
We will be having our usual stall at the Festival Market. Darwin’s Delights will be selling books and bric-a-brac.
August
Our usual Wacky Wednesdays activities will continue this summer every Wednesday throughout August. Book in for a slot, either 11.30am-1pm or 2pm-3.30pm. Each week will have a different theme – Jubilee, Olympics, the Georgian Child, Treasure Hunt, Make It! – suitable for children aged 5-12 years. £2 per child (pre booking advisable) and parents must stay.
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The Tots @ Erasmus Darwin’s activities will start for the summer term on 25th April and run fortnightly as below with a break over half term. Sessions start at 10am and run for an hour. Cost is £2 per child.
Dates: 25th April, 9th May, 23rd May, 27th June, 11th July, 25th July
Science on Saturdays is a monthly workshop for children aged 7-11 and continues in 2012 from Saturday 7th January. All welcome! For the years programme please click here .
For more information on any of the above events please call 01543 306260.