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Autumn and Winter Activities
Brought to you by Epping Forest District Council and The District Museum
Book Now for our Autumn and Winter children’s and adults’ activity programme.
Packed full of Halloween half term activities, festive workshops for adults including wreath making and bath bombs and a new series of talks inspired by Animal Mummies: Uncovered at Epping Forest District Museum.
The Museum Garden Autumn Programme:
The Power of Herbs
Wednesday 5th October, 2 - 4pm
Free
As part of Wellness Wednesday, come to our open day in the Museum Garden and meet the garden volunteers. Learn more about the power of herbs with a range of different demonstrations.
The Power of Botanical Soup
Wednesday 2nd November and Wednesday 7th December - both at 1pm
£5.40 (for the soup and bread selection available)
Come alomg and emjoy a tasty power-boost with a bowl of soup made using botanical herbs grown in the Museum garden. Drop in and find out more about our volunteer garden programme.
Leaf Pounding Art
Wednesday 30th November, 2pm
£2.40
Drop-In session - pay on the day
Want to try something new? Come along to the museum and join our stress-busting health and well being session where you will learn to Leaf-Pound and create some amazing art that will make great gifts once your botanical designs are dry!
October half term activities:
Join us for a week of spooktacular activities to keep every little monster busy!
Spooktacular Halloween Day Camp - Epping
Come along to our fun-filled spooktacular Halloween themed camp. Enjoy lots of spooky craft activities and games and put together your very own costume to wear to our Spooky party at the end of the day.
Monday 24th October 10am – 3pm
5-12 years
£22
The Box, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5DN
Family Fun Drop in: Make an Ancient Egyptian Anubis Mask - Waltham Abbey
Come and make your very own Anubis mask inspired by the new exhibition Animal Mummies: Uncovered. This god, who took the form of a wild dog, helped Ancient Egyptians begin their journey to the afterlife.
All ages are welcome but the activity most suits those aged from 5 to 11 years.
No need to book, just drop in during the times below and allow about 30 minutes to do the activity.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tuesday 25th October 10.30am – 3.30pm
All ages
£2.40
Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
Play in the Forest - High Beech
Have fun playing games at our Halloween Play in the Forest special event. You can take part in bug- hunting, den-building and a storytelling session as well as a host of spooky activities.
Fancy dress is encouraged! (but not essential).
For all ages, parental supervision required throughout.
Booking essential.
Wednesday 26th October 10am – 12 noon
All ages
£4
High Beech (by the Visitor Centre), Nursery Road, High Beech, IG10 4AF
Children’s Pumpkin Carving Workshop - Ongar
Come along to Ongar Fire Station and carve your own Halloween pumpkin.
Whether you want to make a traditional design, or try something completely different, our expert pumpkin carvers will help you create your own unique pumpkin to take home!
We will provide everything you need to spookify your doorstep this Halloween.
Thank you to Cammas Hall Farm for providing the Pumpkins for this session.
Friday 28th October 10am – 12noon
5-12 Years
£11.20
Ongar Fire Station, 67 High Street, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9DT
Epping Forest Inclusion Project October Half Term Programme
The Epping Forest Inclusion Project supports children and young people aged 3-25 with a learning difficulty or disability, through sport and leisure activities. We work alongside many providers in Essex to provide specialist support and fun activities all year round. We offer both term-time activities as well as a school holiday programme.
Activities Club - Epping
This half term we are running our activity club for 3 days! Join us and take part in lots of different activities from arts and crafts to team building games, sports and food workshops. We have FREE spaces available to children who receive Free School Meals and paid spaces for anyone who does not. We also have hot and cold lunches on offer!
Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th October 10am-2pm
5-15 years
Free or £5
The Box Epping, St Johns Rd, Epping CM16 5DN
Pumpkin Carving - Chigwell
This Halloween we are carving spooky pumpkins!
Everyone will receive a pumpkin and carving kit to take home after we’ve finished carving. We want to see all of your pumpkin designs and can’t wait for this scarily good activity.
Friday 28th October 1-3pm
5+ years
£8.80
The Limes Centre, Limes Ave, Chigwell IG7 5LP
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Adult Programme
For adults wanting to learn a new skill this autumn or start making homemade Christmas presents we’re running the following:
Pumpkin Carving Creations - Epping
Come along for our two-hour workshop and learn how to make pumpkin houses and other intricate pumpkin art during the evening. You’ll learn some amazing new skills and come away with your very own pumpkin masterpieces.
All materials supplied.
Tuesday 25th October 7pm
16 and over
£17
Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
Bath Bomb Making - Epping
Start making your homemade Christmas presents now!
Come along and learn how to make a selection of botanical bath bombs, meet new people and have a relaxing evening together. Bath bombs make great gifts for any occasion and you’ll be shown how to expertly wrap them too.
All materials supplied.
Tuesday 8th November 7pm
16 and over
£22
Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop - Epping & Waltham Abbey
Learn how to make a beautiful Christmas wreath with our horticultural expert. We will also be making a Christmas table arrangement which will make a great gift or centrepiece for your festive table.
All materials will be provided.
Tuesday 6th December 7pm
16 and over
£30
Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ
Tuesday 13th December 10am
16 and over
£30
Waltham Abbey Community Centre, 46 Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1QD
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Museum is located in the heart of the historic town of Waltham Abbey, situated just outside the M25 between Epping Forest and the Lee Valley. From the M25, leave at junction 26 and follow the signs to Waltham Abbey.
Free parking is currently available at the Abbey Gardens carpark which is a 10 minute walk from the museum. Further pay and display parking is available in the town centre, the nearest car park is Quaker Lane car park which is a 2 minute walk from the museum.
Public Transport Directions
The museum is a 25 minute walk from Waltham Cross Railway Station. A taxi rank is located outside the station. Buses also operate from Waltham Cross Bus Station which is a 5 minute walk from the station and a bus stop is located within a 2 minute walk of the museum.
