A Phizz-Whizzing Winter at the Roald Dahl Museum

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- Find out what your favourite Roald Dahl child heroes like Matilda and Charlie have got for Christmas! Discover their stockings around the Museum and earn a special seasonal hero's stamp at the end. Pick up a free trail sheet from the ticket desk.

- Come and pull a Christmassy power-pose with our Matilda statue in the courtyard. As the nights have drawn in and the weather has turned cold, Matilda has donned her Christmas jumper. Why not gather round in your favourite seasonal sweater and take some photos? You can even dress up with some wintry accessories for your photo op.

- Enjoy some feel-good storytelling from The BFG and Matilda this Christmas! You'll hear extracts from the book featuring our child heroes Matilda and Sophie that transport you to magical worlds. Our expert storytellers will get you involved with plenty of actions and noises to help tell the story.

Storytelling takes place on the following days:
Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 December
Friday 27 to Monday 30 December
Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 January

My Year Walk - November
Sunday November 24, 2024 at 11:30 am & 2pm
Ramble through trees and listen to extracts from Roald Dahl's My Year in the beautiful woods and fields that inspired the book.
This month we'll be reading extracts from the November chapter of My Year. We'll talk about bonfire night, some seasonal sights and Roald Dahl's spelling. Plus listen to extracts from the author's best-loved books such as Danny the Champion of the World and Fantastic Mr Fox. The woods are beautiful and atmospheric at this time of year, we recommend wrapping up warm!
For age 5 and over.
£4 per person in addition to Museum entry.

Santa at the Roald Dahl Museum, Great Missenden
Saturday December 14, 2024
Father Christmas will be making appearances in the Museum galleries throughout the day. Will he pose with Matilda, measure up against his favourite Roald Dahl character or take a break in Roald Dahl's chair? One thing's for certain, you'll be able to come and say hello and pick a free chocolate treat.
This laid-back Santa day is perfect for kids who want a less formal Santa experience. Come and say hello or wave from afar! No set times to book or queues, but you may have to wait your turn at busy times.
You can also join in with storytelling from one of Santa's helpers in our Wondrous Woods room, enjoy drop-in Christmas crafts and complete our Child Heroes Christmas Trail in the galleries.
The Canny Cafe in the Courtyard will be open for treats, sandwiches and drinks.
For all ages.
Free with Museum entry. We recommend booking Museum entry in advance.

My Year Walk - December
Sunday December 22, 2024 at 11:30 am & 2pm
Wrap up warm and head out into the woods. On the way you'll listen to extracts from Roald Dahl's My Year and other stories set in the local landscape that inspired the books.
This month we'll be reading extracts from the December chapter of My Year, Roald Dahl's last book. You'll learn about Roald Dahl's take on the changing seasons, with a few seasonal extracts thrown in. You'll also find out about one of the tricks Roald Dahl played one Christmas as a schoolboy. Once you're in the woods we'll read from some other classics such as Fantastic Mr Fox. A great way to get out and stretch your legs before the excitement of Christmas.
For age 5 and over.
£4 per person in addition to Museum entry.

Christmas Trek & Treat with the Roald Dahl Museum, Great Missenden
Friday December 27, 2024 at 11:45 am & 2:15pm
Take a guided tour around the village of Great Missenden with our expert guide Michael. He'll show you some of the places that inspired the books, including Matilda's library and Sophie's orphanage from The BFG. While you wander, he'll read some wintry extracts from the books. Head back to the Museum to warm up, where you'll find a hot drink and mince pie waiting for you!
For age 5 and over.
£10 per person in addition to Museum entry, drink and mince pie included.

Heroic Animals with Jungle Juniors at the Roald Dahl Museum, Great Missenden
Saturday December 28, 2024 at 10.30am, 11.15am, 12pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm
Come face-to-face with some heroic minibeasts and bugs this Christmas. We'll be joined by Jungle Juniors who will tell you all about the animals' wondrous ways and teach you some fascinating facts. You'll even get the chance to handle some very special specimens.
For age 5 and over.
£4 per person (adults and children aged 3 years and up) in addition to Museum entry.
Please book a ticket for everyone in your group attending the workshop, adults and children. Children 2 and under who can sit on laps will be free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.