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Autumn Explorers
13th-16th October 2026
Venue: National Museum of Rural Life
Website: www.nms.ac.uk
Ever wondered why there’s a school holiday in October? Go along and discover how this tradition began when children would swap the classroom for the fields to help with the tattie howking. Find out how this crop has fed families for generations and get hands-on with sustainable activities, some surprising science and spud-tacular storytelling.