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Kids and their families are invited on a very special adventure at Paxton House this summer holiday. The Magic Faraway Tree is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Blyton Books, celebrating Enid Blyton’s much loved children’s book series.
The book has recently inspired a hit family film, which sees children embarking on an adventure to a variety of magical lands.
Each stop on the trail invites children and their families to explore some of the different worlds of the Magic Faraway Tree – from the Land of Topsy Turvy to the Land of Presents! Expect fun drawing and writing activities, plus prompts designed to spark conversations about what you’ve encountered in the museum. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure sticker!
There’s also a special drawing competition. Share your artwork on Instagram or BlueSky with the hashtag #MFTAdventure and tag @kidsinmuseums for a chance to win some fantastic prizes, including a Double National Art Pass Plus Kids courtesy of Art Fund, plus an Enid Blyton book bundle.
Summer Festival of Chamber Music
Music at Paxton are delighted and proud to present our 20th Anniversary Festival. A free concert programme is available on our website (see booking link)
To celebrate our 20th anniversary we are launching Take Your Seat, offering free tickets for under 26s across our full programme.
📚⭐️GET READY FOR SOME ELF DETECTIVE ADVENTURE!⭐️📚
❤️Here’s a sneak peek of our brand new trail, launching on Saturday 11 July and running everyday until the end of August 2026
A few FAQS
💚The trail runs everyday 10am-4pm
💚Pre booking not required, just pop into our gift shop for the low down
💚£4 per sheet (can be shared)
💚Please remember to bring your own pen/pencil to fill in the clues
💚Trail route suitable for most sturdy outdoors buggies but not wheelchairs unfortunately, our woodland paths can be uneven in places
💚Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads
💚Can be enjoyed by all the family but most suitable for ages 4+
Find out Friday
Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons with our learning team. Find out fascinating facts and hear surprising stories about the house, our collections and get hands on with some of our favourite objects.
Take part in a practical demonstration or have a go at a craft activity
Most suitable for ages 5 and over but all welcome
£5 per child
Selected Fridays between 1pm – 2pm
Join us for the fabulous annual event – we are going on a bear hunt, bring your own picnic or order some takeaway snacks from our Tearoom.
£5 per child, all welcome!
More details in ticket link
Join us over the school holidays to enjoy our super summer fun programme.
Something for all ages and interests to enjoy.
Selected Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays plus special events on Sundays.
Follow the link to book and for more details on specific activities.
Join us over the school holidays to enjoy our super summer fun programme.
Something for all ages and interests to enjoy.
Selected Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays plus special events on Sundays.
Follow the link to book and for more details on specific activities.
The Tin Shed proudly invites you to their monthly Artisan Pop Ups in the beautiful ballroom at Paxton House.
Here you will find the most exceptional crafts and art made by local crafters and artists.
Free entry to the ballroom for all
10am – 4pm
The Tin Shed proudly invites you to their monthly Artisan Pop Ups in the beautiful ballroom at Paxton House.
Here you will find the most exceptional crafts and art made by local crafters and artists.
You won’t want to miss this.
