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What's On

Tolkien on Dragons

FREE but must be booked
Illustration by JRR Tolkien of dragons
  • 22 Sep 2024 View Dates & Times

    The expected runtime of this event is 60 minutes

  • The Woodshed
  • Talks
  • Families
  • £0 Per Person

As part of our Here Be Dragons season Professor John Holmes will be recreating JRR Tolkien's 1938 lecture on Dragons, when the celebrated author gave his thoughts on dragonlore in an illustrated talk.

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  • 22 Sep 2024 View Dates & Times

    The expected runtime of this event is 60 minutes

  • The Woodshed
  • Talks
  • Families
  • £0 Per Person

While You're Here

Dragon Brains

29 Oct 2024
Workshop
Suitable for

What would a dragon's brain look like? Find out more in this family activity with Professor Rogier Mars.

Dungeons & Dragons Family Workshop

31 Oct 2024
Workshop
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Guided by expert Dungeon Masters Roll Dark this immersive workshop will introduce you to Dungeons and Dragons, the interactive storytelling game driven by imagination and role play.

Make a mini Smaug

22 Sep 2024
Workshop
Suitable for

Learn how to make your very own Smaug Dragon in a paper-folding workshop with origami artist, Peter Buchan-Symons.