These are just just the headlines - please visit the link above for more information and booking where needed.
Curator's Pick - The Art of John Bonny: Long Gone Landscapes of Tottenham
Thursday, 20th July 2023, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
The Hidden Histories of High Cross - Historical Walking Tour
Sunday, 23rd July 2023, 11.00am to 12.30pm
Old tales and new discoveries - exploring the history and landscape of Bruce Castle and its Park
Wednesday, 26th July 2023, 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Seaside Sundays
Sunday, 30th July 2023, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
This activity is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years old.
WALK - Pioneers, Protests & Pamphleteers: In & Around Church Road N17
Monday, 31st July 2023, 12.15pm to 1.45pm
Summer Sun
Thursday, 3rd August 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
This activity is suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years old.
Seaside Sundays
Sunday, 6th August 2023, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
This activity is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years old.
Under the Sea
Thursday, 10th August 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
This activity is suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years old.
Seaside Sundays
Sunday, 13th August 2023, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
This activity is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years old.
Treasure Island
Thursday, 17th August 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
This activity is suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years old.
Seaside Sundays
Sunday, 20th August 2023, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
This activity is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years old.
Ahoy, matey!
Thursday, 24th August 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
This activity suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years old.
Reminiscence Café - We Are What We Eat
Tuesday, 19th September 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
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From the Museum's website: "The free family activities that run on weekends and during the school holidays, as well as Little Explorers events, would not be possible without the Friends' support and volunteer help. The Museum and Archive's evening and lunchtime talks programme is also supported by the Friends."
More about how the Friends help the Museum at: Become a Friend | Bruce Castle
These are just just the headlines - do visit the link above for more information and booking where needed.
Reminiscence Café: Memories from the Big Screen (and Little Screens)
Tuesday, 16th May 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Drop in & Draw @ The Castle - all day event
Saturday, 20th May 2023, 10.30am to 3.30pm
Join local artist and tutor Susan Bryan for a full day workshop for absolute beginners in drawing.
Spooky Stories, Sacred Sites, and Workers' Strikes - A Walking History Tour of St Ann's Road
Saturday, 20th May 2023, 11.00am to 1.30pm
Special Visit to St Bartholomew's Church, Stamford Hill
Thursday, 25th May 2023, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Join our special visit to the beautiful Grade II* Listed church of St Bartholomew's.
Drop in & Draw @ The Castle
Saturday, 27th May 2023, 10.30am to 1.00pm
Join local artist and tutor Susan Bryan for a lovely, relaxed workshop for absolute beginners in drawing.
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Sunday, 28th May 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Children's event: Discover the world of Alice in Wonderland and create your own Mad Hatter's hat.
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Alice in Wonderland
Wednesday, 31st May 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Children's event: Discover the world of Alice in Wonderland and create your own Mad Hatter's hat.
Grin Like the Cheshire Cat
Thursday, 1st June 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Children's event: Delve into Wonderland and make a mischievous mask of the Cheshire Cat.
Grin Like the Cheshire Cat
Saturday, 3rd June 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Children's event: Delve into Wonderland and make a mischievous mask of the Cheshire Cat.
Wonderland Adventures
Sunday, 4th June 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Children's event: Fall into the secret world of Alice in Wonderland and create your own wonderland scene.
Reminiscence Café: Handmade - Working with Textiles
Tuesday, 13th June 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
How we used to transform fabric into dresses and household furnishings.
Reminiscence Café: Gadgets -The Age of Technology
Tuesday, 11th July 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
When I was working in Philips Electrical Industries in the 1960s, I was introduced to a remarkable, and quite scary, new gadget called a ‘microwave’...
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From the Museum's website: "The free family activities that run on weekends and during the school holidays, as well as Little Explorers events, would not be possible without the Friends' support and volunteer help. The Museum and Archive's evening and lunchtime talks programme is also supported by the Friends."
More about how the Friends help the Museum at: Become a Friend | Bruce Castle
Beginner’s Art Classes for Adults – Drop in & Draw
Saturday 1st April 10.30am-1pm. Tickets £12.
Easter Egg Cards
Wednesday, 5th April 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Pop down to Bruce Castle and create your own cracked egg card ready to give to someone.
This activity is suitable for ages 3 to 8 years old. Free, all materials included.
Easter Activity Trail
Wednesday 5th – Thursday 6th April, drop-in 1.30 - 3.30pm
A special Easter themed trail around the Museum, hand in the activity sheet to receive a prize. Free.
Egg Box Chicks
Thursday, 6th April 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Learn how to make a nest of baby chicks with just an egg box, scissors and paint!
This activity is suitable for children of all ages. Free, all materials included.
Fluffy Bunnies
Wednesday, 12th April 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Get crafting with cotton wool and fur and make your own fluffy bunny ears to wear.
This activity is suitable for children of all ages. Free, all materials included.
Easter Activity Trail
Wednesday 12th – Sunday 16th April, drop-in 1.30-3.30pm
A special Easter themed trail around the Museum, hand in the activity sheet to receive a prize. Free.
Easter Papercraft
Thursday, 13th April 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Learn the art of paper folding and craft a carrot eating bunny or a chick in an egg.
This activity is suitable for ages 7 to 12 years old. Free, all materials included.
Beginner’s Art Classes for Adults – Drop in & Draw
Saturday 15th April 10.30am-1pm. Tickets £12.
April Reminiscence Cafe
Tuesday, 18th April 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Picture Gallery – bring your school photo! Free.
Brook Street Chapel – A Special Visit
Thursday 20 April 11am-12pm (meet at Brook Street Chapel at 11am. Brook Street is in the opposite side of the High Road from Bruce Grove Station).
Join the Museum and Tottenham Clouds for a special visit. The chapel opened in 1839 for local Plymouth Brethren, and has worked in the community for the past two centuries. Free, all welcome.
Luke Howard’s ‘Climate of London’: The Work of an Observational Genius
Wednesday 26 April 7.30-9pm (doors open 7pm)
Talk by Professor Gerald Mills, University College Dublin. Luke Howard (1772-1864) not only developed an international classification of clouds that is used today, but also kept detailed records of climatic conditions. He was the first to detect and measure the urban heat island effect. Free, all welcome.
Family Activities – Coronation themed!
Saturday 29 April, drop-in 1.30 - 3.30pm
Sunday 30 April, drop-in 1.30 - 3.30pm
This activity is suitable for ages 5 to 10 years old. Free, all materials included.
Munch & Listen – Civic Pride and Communities: Two stories from Wood Green’s Past
Monday 24 April 12.15-1.15pm (doors open 11.50am). Free, all welcome.
Film ‘Welcome to Citizenship’ (1963), and the story of the ‘Rigden Chair’. Free.
Beginner’s Art Classes for Adults – Drop in & Draw
Saturday 29th April 10.30am-1pm. Tickets £12.
Easter Closure
Please note Bruce Castle Museum & Archive will be CLOSED over the Easter weekend on:
Friday 7th April , Saturday 8th April, Sunday 9th April, Monday 10th April.