Aardman Animations & The Postal Museum: Wallace and Gromit inspired Easter activities

Wallace & Gromit film screenings, Shaun the Sheep model making and an Easter egg hunt: Easter at The Postal Museum

Are you looking for A Grand Day Out this Easter? The Postal Museum has paired up with the minds behind Wallace and Gromit to create an array of activities for all ages – but don’t worry, there will be no Were-Rabbits in sight!

Entertainment seekers looking for a great half-day out with the family will have the chance to make their own Shaun the Sheep or Gromit model with an Aardman expert model maker, watch a family-friendly screening of a Wallace & Gromit favourite, design their own tote bag or even create their own stamp-inspired selfie sculpture.

The Postal Museum runs a huge variety of activities every school holiday for families with children of all ages, and activities are included in the price of a museum ticket.

With something new to do almost every time you visit, it’s no surprise Day out with the Kids readers recently voted The Postal Museum the best London day out for under 5s.

Times and dates

Activities take place from Tuesday 9 April to Sunday 21 April 2019 and are included in the price of a ticket on a first come first serve basis. Most activities are drop in but for the model making workshops and film screenings visitors will need to book online. Full details are available online www.postalmuseum.org/easter-2019


What’s on


Tue 9 April

Shaun the Sheep model making with Aardman expert

Learn the unique art of model making in this fun and interactive workshop. Receive a step-by-step demonstration by an expert model maker from the Aardman studios and discover how to craft a model of a world famous Aardman character.

12.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 15.00
15.30 - 16.30

Best for ages 5-11, but all ages welcome

Tue 9 April

Family Film Screening: Wallace and Gromit- A Close Shave

Catch Wallace and Gromit on screen in a unique family-friendly cinema experience in the atmospheric Mail Rail Depot.

09.30 - 10.00
17.00 - 17.30

All ages

Thu 11 April

Make a Selfie Stamp Sculpture

Inspired by the original sculpture Arnold Machin created of The Queen’s head which has been recreated millions of times on Stamps, create your own stamp-sized selfie sculpture from clay to take home.

11.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 16.00

Best for ages 5-8, but all ages welcome

Sat 13 April

Be Iconic: Design your own Tote Bag!

In the 1930s the Post Office led the way in revolutionary poster design. Brush up on your printing technique in this arts and crafts workshop and print your own poster-inspired design on a tote bag.

11.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 16.00

Best for ages 5-11, but all ages welcome

Tue 16 April

Wallace and Gromit Stamp Shrinkies

Inspired by the Wallace and Gromit stamp artwork on display in the galleries, join us for this arts and crafts workshop. Make your mini stamp souvenir on shrink plastic. Choose from a key-ring, badge or magnet to take home.

11.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 16.00

Best for ages 5-8, but all ages welcome

Thu 18 April

Gromit model making with Aardman expert

Learn the unique art of model making in this fun and interactive workshop. Receive a step-by-step demonstration by an expert model maker from the Aardman studios and discover how to craft a model of a world famous Aardman character.

12.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 15.00
15.30 - 16.30

Best for ages 5-11, but all ages welcome

Thu 18 April

Family Film Screening: Wallace and Gromit- The Wrong Trousers

Catch Wallace and Gromit on screen in a unique family-friendly cinema experience in the atmospheric Mail Rail Depot.

09.30 - 10.00
17.00 - 17.30

All ages

Sat 20 April & Sun 21 April

Easter Egg Hunt Adventure

Join Aardman friends – Wallace and Gromit,