This new exhibition illustrates the rich and little-known story of William Morris’ deep connections to the Thames. The exhibition brings together a unique selection of works, with loans from the V&A, The William Morris Gallery, British Library, and many more. Highlights include Morris’ Thames series of textiles alongside his original hand-drawn designs, a signed copy of News from Nowhere, and his personal fishing tackle and spectacles. Materials from the Morris & Co. workshop illustrate the production process, while socialist pamphlets that Morris penned and published demonstrate his deep commitment to socialism in later life.  Step from the exhibition straight out onto the riverbank and find your own earthly paradise.

This new exhibition illustrates the rich and little-known story of William Morris’ deep connections to the Thames. The exhibition brings together a unique selection of works, with loans from the V&A, The William Morris Gallery, British Library, and many more. Highlights include Morris’ Thames series of textiles alongside his original hand-drawn designs, a signed copy of News from Nowhere, and his personal fishing tackle and spectacles. Materials from the Morris & Co. workshop illustrate the production process, while socialist pamphlets that Morris penned and published demonstrate his deep commitment to socialism in later life.  Step from the exhibition straight out onto the riverbank and find your own earthly paradise.

6 April – 13 July 2019

Discover stunning examples of historical Samurai armour and weapons, from complete suits to beautiful swords and ornate helmets. Not to be missed! Entry by donation.

Explore the Chilterns on an electric bike.  Our guided 25 miles cycle tour of the English countryside visits many interesting places including the Ashridge, the Ivinghoe Beacon, the Grand Union Canal and Berkhamsted Castle.   Learn more about the royal family's historical connections with the Chilterns.

Enjoy an afternoon cream tea at the Frithsden Vineyard and relax in this beautiful and sunny setting.

Times: the tours operate every weekend from June – September, between 10.30-16.00.  Free parking at the Dacorum Cycle Hub in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7BA).

Cost: £40 per person.  You must be 14 years or over to ride an electric bike.

Booking: you can book tickets online, or by calling 0800 133 7674.

This year in conjunction with National Creativity and Wellbeing Week we are launching a series of Mindfulness events for adults.

Every Monday evening in June, we will be opening the Museum for you to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and escape those Monday blues. Our buildings will become host to a range of mindful activities and forgotten skills for you to discover. Activities will include Tai Chi, Forest Bathing and a different forgotten skill such as rag rug making, straw plaiting or spinning. You can also de-stress with jigsaw puzzles, colouring and fire gazing. Refreshments will be available all evening.

Full activity timetable to be confirmed.

The Museum will also be running a series of Friday evening Lates in July called Fun Fridays.

This year in conjunction with National Creativity and Wellbeing Week we are launching a series of Mindfulness events for adults.

Every Monday evening in June, we will be opening the Museum for you to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and escape those Monday blues. Our buildings will become host to a range of mindful activities and forgotten skills for you to discover. Activities will include Tai Chi, Forest Bathing and a different forgotten skill such as rag rug making, straw plaiting or spinning. You can also de-stress with jigsaw puzzles, colouring and fire gazing. Refreshments will be available all evening.

Full activity timetable to be confirmed.

The Museum will also be running a series of Friday evening Lates in July called Fun Fridays.

This year in conjunction with National Creativity and Wellbeing Week we are launching a series of Mindfulness events for adults.

Every Monday evening in June, we will be opening the Museum for you to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and escape those Monday blues. Our buildings will become host to a range of mindful activities and forgotten skills for you to discover. Activities will include Tai Chi, Forest Bathing and a different forgotten skill such as rag rug making, straw plaiting or spinning. You can also de-stress with jigsaw puzzles, colouring and fire gazing. Refreshments will be available all evening.

Full activity timetable to be confirmed.

The Museum will also be running a series of Friday evening Lates in July called Fun Fridays.

This year in conjunction with National Creativity and Wellbeing Week we are launching a series of Mindfulness events for adults.

Every Monday evening in June, we will be opening the Museum for you to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and escape those Monday blues. Our buildings will become host to a range of mindful activities and forgotten skills for you to discover. Activities will include Tai Chi, Forest Bathing and a different forgotten skill such as rag rug making, straw plaiting or spinning. You can also de-stress with jigsaw puzzles, colouring and fire gazing. Refreshments will be available all evening.

Full activity timetable to be confirmed.

The Museum will also be running a series of Friday evening Lates in July called Fun Fridays.

Come for songs, craft and play based on storytelling from Esio Trot.

Event details

Times: 10.30am to 11.30am

Cost: £3 per child. Accompaning adults do not need to pay. Cost does not include Museum entry, which you don't need to purchase to enjoy Chiddlers' Hour.

Age: for 0 to 3 year olds.

Type of workshop: storytelling, songs, games and craft. All materials will be provided.

Booking: you can book online up until the day before (subject to availability). 

Alternatively, you can call 01494 892192 Tues to Fri 10am to 4.30pm, Sat and Sun 11am to 4.30pm. Please leave a message if you can’t get through.

An outdoor theatre performance of Much Ado About Nothing performed in comedy style by the Handlebards.

The world’s first cycling theatre company, The HandleBards, pedal from venue to venue with all the set, props and costume necessary to perform environmentally sustainable Shakespeare across the globe.

Join the all-male troupe  for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like none other. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.

The play

A group of soldiers return from the war to a household in Messina, causing the kindling of new love interests and the re-kindling of old rivalries. The parallel love stories of Beatrice, Benedick, Claudio and Hero become entangled with plotting, frivolity and melodrama in Shakespeare’s famous comedy.

This show will be performed outdoors, so please bring your own chair or blanket to sit on and dress for the weather! There will be onsite catering to purchase drinks and hot food.

Tickets
£12 Earlybird Adult (if purchased before 28th May 2019)
£16 prebooked adult tickets
£18 on the door adult tickets
£10 under 18 tickets
Under 10s ticket free

Please note there is an additional 50p booking fee per ticket.

Runs every fortnight. £15 per couple (1 adult and 1 teen/pre-teen)

This brand new family yoga class has been developed by Irina Pisani, a very experienced children and teenagers yoga teacher. This new class enables parents to enjoy practising yoga with their children as they mature beyond the Big Dog, Little Dog yoga stage, and through their early teenage years.

Parents, this is a fantastic way to reconnect with your pre-teen & teen in energising and empowering way. Classes are for KS2 and KS3 children, so approximately 8-14 years old. There are poses where you will support each others weight, but no lifting of each other.

Pre-teens and Teens, get ready to find inner peace and outer strength as we explore energising flowing sequences, de-stressing restorative poses and more in a safe, judgement-free environment! This class will be a fun, upbeat way to overcome the stress of school and life pressure. Look forward to strong movements, breathing techniques, mindfulness exercises, acroyoga, games and fun, always ending with a good time for relaxation.

No previous yoga experience necessary.

Join former RAF pilot Graham Laurie for a free family talk about Roald Dahl’s adventures in the RAF.

Roald Dahl signed up for the RAF on the outbreak of the Second World War, when he was 23 years old. In this talk you'll find out about Roald Dahl's pilot training, learn about the planes he flew while in North Africa and Greece, and the battles he fought in. 

About Graham Laurie
Graham Laurie joined the Royal Air Force as a pilot in 1964. He flew for 36 years and during the last 20 years of that career he flew members of the Royal Family and senior government ministers. In 1981 he was selected for The Queen’s Flight and completed over 2,200 Royal Flights.

Event details

Times: 12.00pm, 1.00pm and 3.00pm

Cost: Free with Museum entry, but please do book your places as spaces are limited.

Age: suitable for 8 years. Under 16s will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Type of workshop: talk.

Booking: you can book Museum admission and tickets for the talk online up until the day before. Please add your talk tickets after you've added your Museum admission - these will appear in the next page. Or call 01494 892192.

Enjoy a guided Roald Dahl countryside walk followed by an afternoon tea packed with sandwiches, scones and cakes.

Stretch your legs and fill your tummy! Your guide Michael will lead you from the Wonka gates at the Museum and through the nearby woods and fields that inspired Roald Dahl. Listen to extracts from Roald Dahl’s last book My Year, as well as Fantastic Mr Fox and Danny the Champion of the World. See the glorious Chilterns countryside that Roald Dahl used to walk in, and take in some deep breaths of calming, country air!

You'll then head back to the Museum for a well-deserved delicious afternoon tea in the Café, consisting of homemade sandwiches, sweet treats and scones, as well as tea or coffee from our range of Twist Teas and Grand Cafe Coffee.

Please book your tickets by 2pm on 29 June

At 2pm and 3pm | £12 per person | for age 6 plus | 50 minute (3km) guided walk plus afternoon tea

If you have any dietary requirements please contact us after your booking - cafe@roalddahlmuseum.org 01494 892192

Please book in advance as spaces are limited. Book online, or by calling 01494 892192. Please book in advance before 2pm the day before the walk, this is so we know how many people to cater for. We can't take any bookings after this time.