Bekonscot is teaming up with Beaconsfield Library to offer 3 workshops linked to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The workshops will be held at the library on the following dates. Thursday 4th August – Marble Mazes 1.30—2.15pm for children aged 3-5 years 3.00—4.00pm for children aged 6-8 yrs Try and find the slowest route around…
Join us at Bekonscot Model Village as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Kindly supported by The Arts Society of Beaconsfield. Monday 30th May – Wednesday 1st June Jubilee crafts for children in the Education Centre Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5th June Follow our jubilee trail to find seven specially created scenes around the model…
On Sunday 12th December, Bekonscot will be hosting a carol service organised by the combined churches of Beaconsfield. The service will start at 4.30pm and will last approximately 30-40 minutes. All admission proceeds will go to the One Can Trust. Tickets are available for the service only, or you can arrive early to enjoy Bekonscot’s…
Come and join us as we celebrate all things Autumn at Bekonscot Model Village this half term. The 3000 or more miniature trees and shrubs at Bekonscot take on their spectacular autumn colours at this time of year, providing a stunning, colourful backdrop to the model village. In addition to appreciating the natural display, why…
Do you have fond memories of Bekonscot Model Village? Have generations of your family visited over the years? Did Bekonscot inspire a love of railways? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”….. we want to hear from you. The inaugural Buckinghamshire Culture Open Weekend will be held between 22-25 July 2021 with…
The school holidays are in sight and Bekonscot has an exciting programme of summer events planned. Sat 24 and Sunday 25 July We start the summer holidays with a visit from children’s author and railway enthusiast Christopher Vine. Chris will be running a total of four interactive, story telling workshops based on his best…
In celebration of The Buckinghamshire Culture Open Weekend, Bekonscot are excited to welcome Christopher Vine, author of the Peter’s Railway series, to run four workshops over the weekend of 24-25 July. During this interactive story telling workshop, Christopher will read the story of The Picnic, one of his series of Peter’s Railway books, and accompany…
Bekonscot’s Education Officer runs days specifically for Home Educators. Each day will have a specific theme and will include workshops suitable for different aged children and self-led resources for use when touring the village. Numbers for the workshops will be limited therefore pre-booking is essential with payment being made on the day. Recent themes have…
Next date to be announced 10.00am – 12.30pm Bring your preschoolers to Bekonscot Model Village for one of our Toddler Takeover sessions. As well as visiting the village, the play area and all the children’s rides your little ones can enjoy a selection of age appropriate toys, games and activities in the Education Centre. Playdough…
For the last week of our 2019 season we will be celebrating all things Autumn with a range of themed craft activities. Try making play dough leaf imprints, create a cute hedgehog finger puppet, an autumn pumpkin or a catherine wheel windmill. No need to book, just drop into the Ed Shed between 10am and…