Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood (National Trust)
Sudbury Hall
Sudbury
Derbyshire
DE6 5HT
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall-and-museum-of-childhood
museumofchildhood@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
01283 585337
Fax
01283 585139
Museum showing aspects of the life of children over the past 200 years:
* Fascinating displays about children from the 18th century onwards
* Adventurous 'sweep-sized' children can try a chimney climb
* Make yourself tiny in the 'shrinking corridor'
* Fine collection of toys, games and dolls
Venue Type:
Museum
Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Social History, Toys and Hobbies
Henro Exhibition
A display of the Japanese artist's watercolours, screen prints and ink paintings capturing National Trust Properties
Suitable for
When
1-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Textile Art Exhibition inspired by Rebecca Crompton
An exhibition in the Billiard Room of textile art inspired by Derby artist, Rebecca Crompton(1895-1947)
Suitable for
When
1-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
The Mickleover Art Group Exhibition
An exhibition in the Billiard Room in the Hall of watercolours and pastels available for sale
Suitable for
When
1-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Family Activities for Half Term
Discover the day in the life of some of the people who lived and worked at Sudbury Hall with fun craft activities creating puppets
Suitable for
Admission
Child: £1
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Museum of Childhood - Secrets in Store Tour
Discover some of the hidden objects from our childhood collection when you take a trip up to the attics where over half of our collection is still in store. Guided by one of our Documentation Assistants, you'll find out how we care for the collection and how we know where everything is!
Suitable for
When
2-3pm
Admission
All tickets: £3
Booking Essential.
Tickets may be available to purchase from Visitor Reception on the day if spaces are still available.
Please note that due to the location of our stores, there are a number of flights of stairs to climb.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Conservation Close Up. Historic Housekeeping
How was Sudbury Hall cared for in the past and what techniques can we still use today?
Suitable for
When
1-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Sudbury Servants Day
Discover what the Butler saw and how the maid ran the kitchen when the Hall was a family home
Suitable for
When
1-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
How to be a collector?
What do you collect? Bring in some of your favourite collections to share with our museum team as we reveal some of our collectable items normally hidden away in store
Suitable for
When
1-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Sudbury Sports Day
Come and try some of our old fashioned games out in the stable yard. Reminisce, unleash your inner child or try your hand at some of the weird and wonderful games from yesteryear
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
The Search for Mr Darcy
Imagine life at the time of Jane Austen with a delicious high tea, followed by a tour of the interior locations used in the BBC adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Suitable for
When
4-6:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £14.5
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
The Search for Mr Darcy
Imagine life at the time of Jane Austen with a delicious high tea, followed by a tour of the interior locations used in the BBC adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Suitable for
When
4-6:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £14.5
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Conervation Close up - Modern Housekeeping
From collections online to caring for collections hands-on, find out about a day in the life of Sudbury's current House and Collection Team
Suitable for
When
1-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Upstairs, Downstairs Tour
Discover more about Sudbury Hall and explore the areas usually off limits in the basements and the attics and imagine how the Hall worked as a family home
Suitable for
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £5
Booking Essential.
Tickets may be available to purchase from Visitor Reception on the day if spaces are still available.
Please note that due to the location of the attics and basements there are a number of flights of stairs to climb.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Upstairs, Downstairs Tour
Discover more about Sudbury Hall and explore the areas usually off limits in the basements and the attics and imagine how the Hall worked as a family home
Suitable for
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £5
Booking Essential.
Tickets may be available to purchase from Visitor Reception on the day if spaces are still available.
Please note that due to the location of the attics and basements there are a number of flights of stairs to climb.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dancing through the Decades
Music and callers presented by Staffordshire Hobby Horse Club affiliated to the English Folk Dance and Song Society, featuring children from Staffordshire's Primary Schools.The Tea Rooms will also be having a BBQ between 12noon and 3pm, weather permitting
Suitable for
When
10:30am-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Sudbury Craft Sunday
Sudbury Hall is celebrating local craftsmanship with a selection of demonstrations in the Hall and a craft market in the stable yard
Suitable for
When
11am-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Normal admission charges to the Hall and Museum apply. Please note that the Museum of Childhood, Tea Rooms and Shops open at 11.00am, with the main Hall opening at 1.00pm.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Children's Pirate/Princess Tea Party
Enjoy a delicious pirate/princess themed Tea Party
Suitable for
When
4-5:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £8.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Children's Pirate/Princess Tea Party
Enjoy a delicious pirate/princess themed Tea Party
Suitable for
When
4-5:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £8.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Conservation Close Up:
Can you be a conservation crime scene investigator and find out what has damaged our objects?
Suitable for
When
1-5pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Play Day at Sudbury Hall
As part of National Play join in with the fun and games at Sudbury Hall
Suitable for
When
12-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £1
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Sussed Out for Summer
Fun for all the family with these summer holiday activities. Full programme will be available from June and can be obtained by e-mailing sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Suitable for
When
12-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £1
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Gallery 8 Exhibition - Artist in Residence
Come and find out more about the history of toy-making with our exhibition focussing on the work of local toy-maker, Deborah Darling, and unseen objects from the museum stores. Throughout the year we will explore everything from wooden dolls and shadow puppets to soft toys and porcelain dolls. On certain dates Deborah will also be working in the gallery, answering all your questions.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Business Support Co-Ordinator, 01283 585337, sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
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