Hands on History: Great Fire of London (6yrs+)
Thursday 20 August 2026
10.30am - 12noon
1pm - 2.30pm
Event Information
‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride!
Step back in time to 1666 for this fun history and craft workshop exploring the story of the Great Fire of London. Discover Samuel Pepys, handle real objects from the time and discover how a ‘squirt’ worked
This activity will happen twice, at 10.30am and 1pm.
Cancellations
In the unlikely event that we cancel a session, we will offer a full refund. Unfortunately tickets are otherwise non-refundable. Please contact us if you wish to transfer your ticket to a friend if you cannot attend for any reason.
If you have any questions about the event please contact us at museums@southampton.gov.uk or call us on 023 8083 4536 (emails and phones are staffed weekdays 9am-5pm).
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