If you live in the Welwyn and Hatfield area, you’re spoilt for choice by the activities at your two local museums:

Welwyn Roman Baths

Activities take place between 2-4pm, no booking required.  Suitable for ages 4+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  £3.50 standard admission applies for adults entering the bath house during their visit, children go free.

• Wednesday 5 August, Pocket Money Pouches

Make your own pocket money pouch in the form of a ‘bulla’ a small Roman bag. £3 per child

• Wednesday 12 August, Crazy Clay Face Pots

Design your very own Roman Clay Pot with a funny face! £3 per child

• Wednesday 19 August, Roman Door Hanging Signs

Create your very own Roman inspired bedroom door hanging name sign.  £3 per child

• Wednesday 26 August, Owl of Minerva Pencil Pots

Create your own pencil pot decorated with the wise Owl of Minerva. £3 per child

• Monday 31 August, Little Diggers!

Be an archaeologist for an afternoon!  Excavate our skeleton, and discover amazing finds. £3 per child

Mill Green Museum & Mill

Art & Craft workshop times 10.00 am, 11.15am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm. They last for one hour. No booking required, just come along but please come at the start of the session as you will need a full hour to make your creations. Suitable for 4 years and over. Cost: £3.00 per child per workshop

• In the Jungle

Tuesday 4 August, Make a fantastic Jungle animal mask.

Wednesday 5 August, Create a 3D Jungle scene picture.

Thursday 6 August, Make a clay model of your favourite Jungle Animal.

• A Week of Weather

Tuesday 11 August, Design and make a colourful rain stick

Wednesday 12 August, Make a stunning lightning picture and a noisy thunder clapper.

Thursday 13 August, Create a beautiful sun catcher to hang in your window.

• Under the Sea

Tuesday 18 August, Design and make your very own crafty fish.

Wednesday 19 August, Make a paper plate port hole and create an ocean scene.

Thursday 20 August, Make a clay model of your favourite sea creature.

• In the Jungle

Tuesday 25 August, Make a fantastic Jungle animal mask.

Thursday 27 August, Make a clay model of your favourite Jungle Animal.