October 2026
Welcome to our autumn and winter programme for home educated children. To book sessions either click on the images or head to our shop page to book.
Monday 5th October 10:30-12:00 we start with the Victorians and the Victorian classroom for children age 5-10 years, see an original Victorian classroom desk from our permanent collection, try on Victorian style costume, then take your seats to be taught like the Victorians. Practice cursive on our black boards then try your hand at writing with a dip pen. Who will be told to sit up straighter and who might end up with the dunces cap?
This session is designed to be lighthearted and fun while teaching the children about life and schooling in Victorian England.
Taught by our lead and deputy lead learning volunteers Lizzie and Hollie.
Sessions are £5.00 per child and now bookable direct through the website by clicking on the picture or head to our new shop page or with the tourist information desk at the museum.
Monday 5th October 1:30-3:00 Step back in time to the 1800’s, the rein of Queen Victoria and a change for women that would echo through the centuries to follow.
Deeds Not Words – the campaign slogan for the women who fought for the right to vote, discover more about these brave women, what they stood for and why.
If any attendees wish to come in period costume then that is very welcome.
This session is for children age 11-16 years and will be run by our lead and deputy lead learning volunteers Lizzie and Hollie.
Sessions are £5.00 per child and now bookable direct through the website by clicking on the picture or head to our new shop page or with the tourist information desk at the museum.
Monday 12th October 10:30-12:00 5-10 year olds
Join Laura our visiting archaeologist from Lore & Piece for a brilliant archaeology session.
Discover what life is like as an archaeologist, ask questions and immerse yourself in Cornish history.
£5.00 per child
Click on the image to head to book, visit our shop page or pop into the tourist information office
Monday 12th October 1:30-3:00 11-16 year olds Join Laura our visiting archaeologist from Lore & Piece for a brilliant archaeology session.
Discover what life is like as an archaeologist, ask questions and immerse yourself in Cornish history.
£5.00 per child
Click on the image to head to book, visit our shop page or pop into the tourist information office
Cornwall has a long history with Myths and Legends
In this special additional Home Education session we will be looking into some of Cornwalls legends and their ties to places. From the Green man to witches a few interesting legends in between this is sure to be a morning of fun stories and crafts for home educated children age 5-10 years old.
When: Monday 19th October
Session time: 10:30-12:00
This session is run by our lead and deputy lead learning volunteers Lizzie and Hollie.
Cornwall has a long history with Myths and Legends.
In this special additional Home Education session we will be looking into some of Cornwalls legends and their ties to places. From the Green man to witches a few interesting legends in between this is sure to be a morning of fun stories and crafts for home educated children age 11-16 years old.
When: Monday 19th October
Session time: 1:30-3:00
This session is run by our lead and deputy lead learning volunteers Lizzie and Hollie.
This October half term we are celebrating Cornish folklore, myths and legends.
Each of our days* will have two identical sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Our first sessions: Witches, Truth and Tales will see us look into the stories of witches and who the people really were and we’ll have fun making witches hats from air dry clay that you’ll be able to take home and decorate once dry.
When: Wednesday 21st October
Time: 11.00-12:00
Age: 7+
Cost: £2.00 per participant**
10 spaces available on this activity – should you not be able to book the number of tickets you require it may be that their aren’t that number remaining so please check out our afternoon session for spaces.
This activity is run by our lead learning volunteer Lizzie.
*The only day that has one session available is our final one at the end of half term due to the opening/closing hours of the museum
**Only book spaces for the children participating in the witches hat activity. Should younger siblings need to come along we will have colouring sheets and play dough set out on some tables to one side of the paid activity.
This October half term we are celebrating Cornish folklore, myths and legends.
Each of our days* will have two identical sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Our first sessions: Witches, Truth and Tales will see us look into the stories of witches and who the people really were and we’ll have fun making witches hats from air dry clay that you’ll be able to take home and decorate once dry.
When: Wednesday 21st October
Time: 2:00-3:00
Age: 7+
Cost: £2.00 per participant**
10 spaces available on this activity – should you not be able to book the number of tickets you require it may be that their aren’t that number remaining so please check out our afternoon session for spaces.
This activity is run by our lead learning volunteer Lizzie.
*The only day that has one session available is our final one at the end of half term due to the opening/closing hours of the museum
**Only book spaces for the children participating in the witches hat activity. Should younger siblings need to come along we will have colouring sheets and play dough set out on some tables to one side of the paid activity.
This October half term we are celebrating Cornish folklore, myths and legends.
Each of our days* will have two identical sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Cornish Knockers. Who are the Cornish Knockers? Where can you find them and what makes them cross? Learn the answers to all of these things then have ago at making your very own lantern*** to take home.
When: Monday 26th October
Time: 11:00-12:00
Age: 7+
Cost: £2.00 per participant**
10 spaces available on this activity – should you not be able to book the number of tickets you require it may be that their aren’t that number remaining.
This activity is run by our lead and deputy lead learning volunteers Lizzie and Hollie.
*The only day that has one session available is our final one at the end of half term due to the opening/closing hours of the museum
**Only book spaces for the children participating in the Knockers activity. Should younger siblings need to come along we will have colouring sheets set out on some tables to one side of the paid activity.
***On the day we will have battery operated tea light candles available to purchase to light your lantern for 50p each (payment to be made to the tourist information desk)
This October half term we are celebrating Cornish folklore, myths and legends.
Each of our days* will have two identical sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Cornish Knockers. Who are the Cornish Knockers? Where can you find them and what makes them cross? Learn the answers to all of these things then have ago at making your very own lantern*** to take home.
When: Monday 26th October
Time: 2:00-3:00
Age: 7+
Cost: £2.00 per participant**
10 spaces available on this activity – should you not be able to book the number of tickets you require it may be that their aren’t that number remaining.
This activity is run by our lead and deputy lead learning volunteers Lizzie and Hollie.
*The only day that has one session available is our final one at the end of half term due to the opening/closing hours of the museum
**Only book spaces for the children participating in the Knockers activity. Should younger siblings need to come along we will have colouring sheets set out on some tables to one side of the paid activity.
***On the day we will have battery operated tea light candles available to purchase to light your lantern for 50p each (payment to be made to the tourist information desk)
This October half term we are celebrating Cornish folklore, myths and legends.
Each of our days* will have two identical sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
The Green Man Who is the green man? where does he pop up and why? Learn this and much more about this interesting legend while crafting your own green man face.
When: Wednesday 28th October
Time: 11:00-12:00
Age: 5+
Cost: £2.00 per participant**
10 spaces available on this activity – should you not be able to book the number of tickets you require it may be that their aren’t that number remaining.
This activity is run by our lead learning volunteer Lizzie.
*The only day that has one session available is our final one at the end of half term due to the opening/closing hours of the museum
**Only book spaces for the children participating in the Green man activity. Should younger siblings need to come along we will have colouring sheets set out on some tables to one side of the paid activity.
This October half term we are celebrating Cornish folklore, myths and legends.
Each of our days* will have two identical sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
The Green Man Who is the green man? where does he pop up and why? Learn this and much more about this interesting legend while crafting your own green man face.
When: Wednesday 28th October
Time: 2:00-3:00
Age: 5+
Cost: £2.00 per participant**
10 spaces available on this activity – should you not be able to book the number of tickets you require it may be that their aren’t that number remaining.
This activity is run by our lead learning volunteer Lizzie.
*The only day that has one session available is our final one at the end of half term due to the opening/closing hours of the museum
**Only book spaces for the children participating in the Green man activity. Should younger siblings need to come along we will have colouring sheets set out on some tables to one side of the paid activity.
This October half term we are celebrating Cornish folklore, myths and legends.
This is our final session for October half term .
Allantide What is Allantide? Where did it come from and why is it celebrated on 31st October? Learn all the answers and have a go at printing your own apple wall hanging
When: Saturday 31st October
Time: 11:00-12:00
Age: 5+
Cost: £2.00 per participant*
10 spaces available on this activity – should you not be able to book the number of tickets you require it may be that their aren’t that number remaining.
This activity is run by our lead learning volunteer Lizzie.
*Only book spaces for the children participating in the Allantide activity. Should younger siblings need to come along we will have colouring sheets set out on some tables to one side of the paid activity.
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– The Carter Family ~ Bristol