Join The Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre for a big birthday bash and help to celebrate 20 splendiferous years of the Museum.

Join in with birthday celebration clay workshops, listen to storytelling and grab yourself a slice of birthday cake from The Filling-Station. You can also visit our pop-up village fete room and join in with Roald Dahl-themed games and go on the birthday Museum trail – with a special prize at the end.

You will also be able to see (and interact with!) the  new courtyard art installation, specially commissioned. Designed by artists Aprille McShane and Tony Broomhead who worked with visitors over Easter to help design the sculptural piece, it features playful movement and some surprising sounds!

Whilst you’re enjoying the festivities look out for the roving magician who will delight you with close-up magic with a Roald Dahl twist. Chris Wall from Chris Reads Minds is an amazing, professional magician who has performed magic for King Charles III – he’ll make cards levitate and disappear in front of your eyes! 

Plus, look out for birthday deals in the shop, visit the craft room for drop-in activities and explore the galleries. Come in fancy dress for a special prize.

At 12.30 there will be a special gathering in the courtyard where you’re welcome to join in with a special rendition of Happy Birthday.

Clay Celebration Creations, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Make something special in clay for the Museum’s 20th birthday!  You can make YOUR favourite celebration treat or something to give to your favourite Roald Dahl character. Additional £5 per participant.

Roving Magician and face painting take place from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

Face painting costs extra £5 per person, payable on the day in the face painting room.