A Phizz-Whizzing Winter at the Roald Dahl Museum
By The Roald Dahl Museum
Join us for a phizz-whizzing winter at the Museum, inspired by the child heroes in Roald Dahl's books
- Step into our cosy galleries to explore this winter. Enjoy a laid-back Christmas visit full of drop-in crafts and pick up our Child Heroes Christmas Trail to discover what characters such as Matilda and Charlie have got for Christmas this year.
- Head into the courtyard and discover our Matilda statue by our giant Christmas tree. She’s wearing her Christmas jumper this year, so why not take a seasonal selfie?
- On selected days you can also enjoy magical storytelling from Matilda and The BFG, delivered by our expert storytellers. You’ll get to join in with actions and noises — or just let the words wash around you like music.
- For more adventurous sorts why not take part in one of our special workshops or events? There’s lots of Christmassy fun to be had, from Santa visits to an extra-special evening Just For Grown-Ups! Read on to discover more…
Tremendous things are in store for you!
Many wonderful
surprises await you!
Book admission and workshop ticketsSanta Day
To really get in the festive spirit why not plan your visit for our Santa Day? Taking place on Saturday 14 December, Santa will be exploring the Museum and making appearances throughout the day. Free with Museum admission, this is a great opportunity for a more laid back Santa experience; no booked times to keep to (or to stress about!). Kids can come and say hello, or just wave from afar — whatever suits them. BUT everyone will be able to get a free chocolate treat to take away!
Santa at the Museum
Winter walks
Winter is a great time to get out an explore. Forget the cold — wrap up warm and embrace the season. If anything it makes relaxing with a hot drink and treat at the end even more appealing! There are two opportunities for a seasonal stomp this winter, our My Year walk on Sunday 22 December which takes you into the woods that inspired Fantastic Mr Fox, and our Christmas Trek and Treat on Friday 27 December, which leads you around the village that inspired Matilda and ends with that food and drink we spoke about earlier. All our walks are tailored to kids and family groups
Explore Your Way SEND Quiet Day
Don't miss our SEND relaxed day on Saturday 30 November. Join in with gallery activities and sensory storytelling. Visitor numbers will be reduced on this day for a relaxed visit environment.
Just for grown-ups!
Fed up with the kids having all the fun at Christmas? Well, fear not, as we have a special evening just for you adults. It’s YOUR turn to experience the Museum at last! No more rushing past displays before you’re ready, or watching on while the kids get to make fun things our of clay. For one night only you can experience all this for yourself, plus you can do it with a glass of wine in your hand! What’s not to love? Plus enjoy storytelling, nibbles and a discount in the shop — and get the chance to ask our Collections Manager, Will, any questions you have while you explore. Join our grown-ups evening on Thursday 28 November.
Other Christmas events
- For something a little bit different this holiday season join us for an animal-handling session with Jungle Juniors on Saturday 28 December.
- Head to the Museum for a bit of retail therapy on Saturday 23 November. Our shop will be open late until 6.30pm as part of Great Missenden’s Christmas evening.
- Join in with the last Titchy Toddlers of the year on Friday 13 December and let you under 5s take over the Museum for the morning!
- Enjoy hot drinks, treats and sandwiches from The Canny Cafe in the Courtyard over the holidays.
Christmas opening dates
Thursday to Sunday every weekend in November and December, 10am to 4.30pm
The Canny Cafe in the Courtyard is open on Saturday and Sundays, storytelling on selected dates
Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 December, 10am to 4.30pm
The Canny Cafe in the Courtyard is open every day, and storytelling takes place every day
Friday 27 to Monday 30 December, 10am to 4.30pm
The Canny Cafe in the Courtyard is open every day, and storytelling takes place every day
Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 January, 10am to 4.30pm
The Canny Cafe in the Courtyard is open every day, and storytelling takes place every day
What’s included in Museum admission?
Visit on any day we’re open over Christmas and you’ll be able to enjoy:
- Storytelling (selected dates on term-time weekends)
- Gallery trails
- Drop-in crafts
- All included in your admission ticket and perfect for ages 5 to 12! You admission ticket allows you to revisit the Museum for 12 months.
Storytelling in the Christmas holidays feature readings from The BFG and Matilda, two brilliant books full of magic that are guaranteed to live you the feels! Our popular storytelling sessions allow you to sit back and enjoy the books, or join in with noises and actions.
Pick up a free gallery trail where you’ll discover more tricks-related capers as you explore. You can then return to the ticket desk for a special stamp.
Don't
Around with words
The BFG
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