Open everyday throughout May half term, The Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre have a great lineup of activities. With an animal trail, the BEST storytelling, clay workshops and animal handling there’s something for everyone.

Eggstra-ordinary Animals Trail

A very special Roald Dahl animal has hidden its eggs around the Museum. Go on an adventure to find its eggs and collect 6 special letters to discover who it is. Pick up your trail from the ticket desk, explore the galleries and solve the puzzle. Head back to the ticket desk to earn a special stamp.

Animal Antics Storytelling

Join in with a live storytelling from the Museum’s expert storytellers. You’ll hear extracts from either The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me or The Enormous Crocodile. Find out about the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company or the Enormous Crocodile’s not-so-clever tricks. Opportunities to join in with actions and noises!

Pelly Clay Buckets

Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 May

Use marvellous techniques to mould your special pelican bucket based on the Pelly’s beautiful beak, perfect for keeping all sorts of sweets and trinkets in. You’ll learn about how Roald developed the character then have a go at making your own. Get stuck in with clay and get your hands dirty. Your creation will just need air to dry, and we’ll clear up the mess – win, win!

Animal Antics Village Trail

Thursday 29 May

Join expert guide, Michael, on a whistle stop tour around the Roald Dahl sights of Great Missenden, with storytelling along the way. Discover some of the animals in Roald Dahl books on this guided family walk. Be on the lookout for fictional pheasants, fox’s tunnels and even a lion or two – all brought to life with some storytelling from Roald’s books and life! For age 6 and over.