Name: Family Fun (5 - 10 yrs): Dream Home with Dioramas
Start: 2026-09-26T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-26T12:30:00+01:00
Location: Leighton House

Inspired by Leighton's creativity, this fun and hands-on workshop invites children to design and build a diorama of their own dream home.
About this Event

Tickets available here: Buy Family Fun (5 - 10 yrs): Dream Home with Dioramas Tickets online - Leighton House and Sambourne House

Frederic Leighton designed his artist house as the ultimate 'dream home', filled with imaginative features like fireplaces with no visible chimneys and even an indoor fountain with fish. Inspired by his creativity, this fun and hands-on workshop invites children to design and build a diorama of their own dream home. Will it include an indoor pool or a room made entirely of sweets? The possibilities are endless! Alongside the crafting, adults will build their own confidence in supporting children's creativity, learning simple techniques to encourage imagination, spark conversation and explore together what 'home' means.

Rickman Properties generously sponsor Family Fun: Dream Home

Useful Information:

The Family Fun workshops are designed for primary school children, age 5-10 years old.
Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop - workshops are not drop-off and the accompanying adult must stay with their child.
To avoid disappointment and disruption to other families, please arrive on time. Arrivals over 30 minutes after the start time will not be able to join the workshop.
To avoid disappointment, please do not book tickets for children / siblings under 5, as they will not be able to participate. Additional family members accompanying younger siblings are welcome to enjoy our café and garden during the workshop.
The workshops will take place in the Leighton House Learning Centre and might include access to the historic house.
Accompanying adults (1x per child) come for free and admission to the historic house is included in the ticket price.

Still in search of more Family Fun?

Pick a copy of our brand-new Family Trail at Front Desk and get ready to unlock the treasures of Leighton's home. Inspired by his travels, A Passport to Leighton House trail invites the inquisitive minds of children and adults to explore the museum and complete special challenges. Don't forget to get your passport stamped!

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