What's On - Brook Rural Museum News and Events

The last Sunday of the month is SUNDAY FUNDAY at Brook Rural Museum. In addition to the museum being open we’ll have a range of fun and educational kids’ activities on site, plus light refreshments and coffee available from Blooming Beans Coffee. As seating is limited feel free to bring your own picnic blankets and […]

Join us on Saturday 19th July for our Medieval Fayre🏹⚔️🎪 We’ll have loads of fun drop-in sessions including archery, calligraphy, wheat & basket weaving, and Knight School for kids, plus performances from the Companye of Strangers dancers and CantiaCorum singers, and a falconry display. See the rota below for perfomance times. The barn and oast […]

Join us on Saturday 14th June for a Birds of Prey educational display by the Kent Falconry Team and associated crafts from ecoventures🦉🦅 We will also have barista coffee, wood-fired pizzas and ice-cream available to purchase on-site! The barn and oast house will also be open as part of this event. WHEN: Saturday 14th June […]

Join us on Saturday 19th April for our Brook Easter Bunny Hunt and first event of 2025! 🐰💐🪻 We’ve teamed up with the Honest Miller for a bunny hunt through the museum grounds and we’ll also have Easter arts & crafts on site. Collect your prize from the Honest Miller a short walk away through […]

Join us on Saturday 5th October for our Harvest Festival and final event of 2024! 🍎🍂🌾 Fun for all the family! We’ll have loads of activities for kids including donkey rides* (£1), face painting, activities & crafts and a harvest trail, market stalls, food and drink, live music, & local artwork! We’ll also be taking […]

Join us on Tuesday 24th September 7pm for the Twelfth Michael Nightingale Memorial Lecture. Dr John Bulaitis will be talking about the Tithe War in England and Wales 1881-1936, drawing on his recently published book on the subject. See the flyer for full details. When: Tuesday 24th September 7pm (wine reception from 6:30pm)Where: Michael Berry […]

Looking for family activities during the summer holidays?☀️ On Tuesday 20th August we will be hosting a Pirates and Puppets children’s theatre event. From 10:30-11:30 join Captain Bill Shine on an action packed pirate training workshop with games, challenges and a pirate music workshop. From 12:00-12:30 Dr Ego will be performing his puppet show and […]

Join us on Saturday 13 July 2024 as we host our second Medieval Fayre! We’ve got loads going on including drop-in sessions to try some hands on medieval activities, authentic displays, and our spectacular medieval buildings! Suitable for kids and adults of all ages. No booking required Some small additional charges for some activities Food […]

Join us on Saturday 2 December as Carol the Wheat Weaver delivers a Christmas wheat weaving workshop. Tickets are £45 per person and spaces are limited, book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-wheat-weaving-workshop-tickets-730314388997 You will be able to make and take home up to 3 festive weaves and refreshments will be provided.