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Wondering what to do this Summer Holidays? Need activities for when the weather isn’t quite what you hoped?

Throughout summer, the REME Museum near Chippenham has a range of activities available for all the family. All are included within your museum entry ticket. Plus, there’s a wonderful children’s play area, complete with climbing frames.

Throughout summer, the REME Museum near Chippenham has a range of activities available for all the family. All are included within your museum entry ticket. Plus, there’s a wonderful children’s play area, complete with climbing frames and a. Hide and Seek and i-Spy Trail 

LEGO Engineering

Pre-bookable sessions, every Wednesday

The hands of a child fixing blue LEGO bricks onto a LEGO car. A LEGO instruction manual is to the side.

Be an engineer for the day and get hands on with LEGO to make your own moving vehicle! Recommended for ages 7 and above.

Sessions should be booked online in advance to avoid disappointment as we have limited space!

Bottle Rockets

Drop-in sessions, every Tuesday

A bottle rocket attached to a pump ready to be fired.

Do you have what it takes? You are challenged to build a Bottle Rocket and see how high you can make it fly!

Sessions led by the Education Officer. No need to book, just drop-in to the Education Suite!

Junk Tank Model Making

Drop-in sessions, every Thursday

A model tank made out of recycled plastics and materials. Printed British flags stuck on the front and atop a straw sticking upwards.

One person’s rubbish is another person’s tank!

Come and create your own special REME-inspired vehicle to take away with you! Get creative and see what you can make from recycled materials.

No booking necessary, a drop-in session led by our Education Officer, suitable for all ages and artistic abilities.

Festival Gnome Trail

Galleries, every day

Small display with two gnomes painted in clothes, one wearing a flower crown, tent teepee, colourful fairy lights and a poster titled Festival Overture.

The REME annual Gnome Trail is back with a new theme! The trail will run every day over the entire Summer Holiday (25 July – 30 August).

Get ready for a whimsical and enchanting adventure with the festival-themed gnome trail! With vibrant colours and lively music, this festival-themed gnome trail is perfect for families and gnome enthusiasts of all ages.

So grab your flower crown, put on your sunnies and start searching for the gnomes around our large historic galleries! Pick up a trail sheet from Reception.

What else can to expect during a visit?

Visit the museum’s galleries for an interactive experience telling the story of REME, including the current special exhibition.

In addition, Crowns Cafe will be serving refreshments, hot barista-style drinks and freshly cooked food.

Find a souvenir from a visit in the gift shop.

The REME Museum has a large, free car park with Blue Badge spaces and dedicated coach parking.

www.rememuseum.org.uk