Make It! Megafauna
What is megafauna?
Its large or giant animals! Here at the Museum we talk about Pleistocene megafauna; that's giant ancient animals such as existed during the Ice Age thousands of years ago.
Folkestone had woolly rhinos and mammoths, the remains of which you can see in our displays. One thing that hasn't been found here is a smilodon, you may know them better as sabre tooth tigers! But for this week's MakeIt! you will find them as we're making smilodon face masks!
Activities run downstairs in our learning space (11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm), are FREE and are suitable for ages 4-11, but if you're older or younger you'll still be more than welcome!
Activities are free, with no booking necessary, although if it gets a little busy we may have limits numbers for everyone's comfort and safety.
For further details CLICK HERE to go to our contact form, call 01303 257946 and select option 0 (office hours only) or call into Folkestone Museum & Town Hall.
Town Heritage Trail (self-guided)
Our self-guided Folkestone town heritage trail stretches for 3.5km from East to West Folkestone.
CLICK HERE to download the trail leaflet which details the route and locations of our heritage panels.
The trail is free and available all year round. Allow a leisurely minimum of two & half hours to follow the trail, enjoy Folkestone's heritage and improve your wellbeing with a nice walk!
We are currently updating the leaflet with a new 2023 edition soon to be released. So be sure to return to this page for the latest version and news on a new addition to the trail; keep an eye out on our social media channels!
Easter Garlands with We Are Family
Join Laura and We Are Family for Easter!
Create your own Easter bunny themed garland out of simple materials to decorate your favourite room for eating Easter eggs in! This activity is suitable for ages three and upwards, under three's are still welcome and go free...
There are two sessions, 11am-1.00pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, held in the Museum's learning space on the lower ground floor. Please note this workshop is pre-bookable and is £3.00 per participant (does not apply to parents and carers).
For further details email museum@folkestone-tc.gov.uk, ask at the Town Hall Information Desk or call 01303 257946 during normal office hours.
Bookings and payment can be made in person at the Town Hall Information Desk during normal open hours while spaces last.
FULLY BOOKED Easter Bunny Pinch Pots with We Are Family
Join Laura and We Are Family for Easter!
Take part in your own Throw Down and make an Easter bunny pinch pot out of clay to keep those mini Easter eggs in! This activity is suitable for ages three and upwards, under three's are still welcome and go free...
There are two sessions, 11am-1.00pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, held in the Museum's learning space on the lower ground floor. Please note this workshop is pre-bookable and is £3.00 per participant (does not apply to parents and carers).
For further details email museum@folkestone-tc.gov.uk, ask at the Town Hall Information Desk or call 01303 257946 during normal office hours.
Bookings and payment can be made in person at the Town Hall Information Desk during normal open hours while spaces last.
Make It! Life Cycles for British Science Week
Plant & Grow Funny Face Pots
To celebrate the arrival of Spring and British Science Week's theme of growth, drop in to our Make It! workshop.
Create your own face pot out of simple materials and plant it up with fast-growing seeds - watch the hair grow!
Craft activities are suitable for 4-11 year old's, younger visitors can also take part but they will need help.
There are two sessions, 11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, held in the Museum's learning space on the lower ground floor. The workshops are free (modest donation for materials welcome) and no booking is necessary, but we may restrict numbers, if busy, for everyone's comfort and safety.
For further details email museum@folkestone-tc.gov.uk, ask at the Town Hall Information Desk or call 01303 257946 during normal office hours.
Make It! Medieval Seals
Make It! We're traveling back a few hundred years and going medieval to explore seals (not the sort with flippers!)...
If you ever wondered what those round bits of wax on old documents are this is the workshop for you. For safety we won't be using hot wax but we will help all of our younger visitors make a seal using the next best thing.
Craft activities are suitable for 4-11 year old's, younger visitors can also take part but they will need help.
There are two sessions, 11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, held in the Museum's learning space on the lower ground floor. The workshops are free (modest donation for materials welcome) and no booking is necessary, but we may restrict numbers, if busy, for everyone's comfort and safety.
For further details email museum@folkestone-tc.gov.uk, ask at the Town Hall Information Desk or call 01303 257946 during normal office hours.
Homeschool - Dinosaurs! (afternoon)
Vikings! Half Term Activities
In 991 AD a Viking army in 93 longships landed at Folkestone, before sailing north to what would become the Battle of Maldon! Join us for a week of Viking-themed children's activities for half term.
Find out about Viking life, make a Viking brooch or Thor’s hammer pendant out of clay.
Craft activities are suitable for 4-11 year old's, younger visitors can also take part but they will need help.
There are two sessions, 11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, held in the Museum's learning space on the lower ground floor. The workshops are free (modest donation for materials welcome) and no booking is necessary, but we may restrict numbers, if busy, for everyone's comfort and safety.
For further details email museum@folkestone-tc.gov.uk, ask at the Town Hall Information Desk or call 01303 257946 during normal office hours.
Vikings! Half Term Activities
In 991 AD a Viking army in 93 longships landed at Folkestone, before sailing north to what would become the Battle of Maldon! Join us for a week of Viking-themed children's activities for half term.
Find out about Viking life, make a Viking helmet!
Craft activities are suitable for 4-11 year old's, younger visitors can also take part but they will need help.
There are two sessions, 11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, held in the Museum's learning space on the lower ground floor. The workshops are free (modest donation for materials welcome) and no booking is necessary, but we may restrict numbers, if busy, for everyone's comfort and safety.
For further details email museum@folkestone-tc.gov.uk, ask at the Town Hall Information Desk or call 01303 257946 during normal office hours.
Vikings! Half Term Activities
In 991 AD a Viking army in 93 longships landed at Folkestone, before sailing north to what would become the Battle of Maldon! Join us for a week of Viking-themed children's activities for half term.
Find out about Viking life, make a mini Viking shield and axe.
Craft activities are suitable for 4-11 year old's, younger visitors can also take part but they will need help.
There are two sessions, 11am-12.45pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, held in the Museum's learning space on the lower ground floor. The workshops are free (modest donation for materials welcome) and no booking is necessary, but we may restrict numbers, if busy, for everyone's comfort and safety.
For further details email museum@folkestone-tc.gov.uk, ask at the Town Hall Information Desk or call 01303 257946 during normal office hours.