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1pm Thursday 10th October, 1pm Thursday 14th November, 1pm Thursday 12th December

Treat yourself to an elegant Afternoon Tea in our cafe or beautiful garden, weather dependant. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, a scone with jam, clotted cream and a selection of sweet treats along with a varied selection of teas and coffees to choose from when you arrive and a refill after your keeper talk.

Please choose from our classic or vegertarian option:

Classic - Salmon & Cream Cheese and Ham & Mustard

Vegetarian - Cream Cheese & Cucumber and Cheese & Pickle

Admission to the Museum for the day is included in the Afternoon Tea. 

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Thursday 10th October  Magic in your attic! Join Brett Thorn our Keeper of Archaeology about 2 fascinating types of object in our Weird Exhibition - witch bottles, and concealed shoes. These are folk magic protective charms, made to defend against witchcraft, and often hidden in old houses to protect the inhabitants from malevolent magic!

The talk will last approx. 30 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after as you relax with your cream tea!

Thursday 14th November The Ups and Downs of the Ice Age. Join Mike Palmer our Keeper of Geology and Wildlife as winter looms and temperatures fall to take this opportunity to discover more about the Ice Age and its impact in Buckinghamshire

The talk will last approx. 30 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after as you relax with your cream tea!

 Thursday 12th December In this Tea and Talk join Nina our Keeper of Social History, to explore the myths and origins associated with various Christmas traditions. By examining the collection, you will have the opportunity to discover the Christmas artifacts preserved in the museum and potentially gain new insights as to why we celebrate Christmas in the way we do.

The talk will last approx. 30 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions after as you relax with your cream tea!

Come and join Robert Ross, Britain’s Comedy Historian, and all-round lover of popular culture, for an informal and relaxed opportunity to mingle, meet new friends, and remember some of the treasures from your past, whether it’s favourite television shows, pop music, books, or whatever else makes you smile with fondness. 

Plus there will be hot drinks and biscuits! £5.00 per person. Includes entry to the Museum on the day.

The first in a monthly gathering takes place from 11am on 18th October, 15th November and 13th December.

Book your spot here or feel free to pop in on the day.

Grab your friends and come and test your knowledge of all things Weird - myths, legends and the unexplained...

Doors open at 7pm for access to our exhibition Weird which we encourage you to view.

Our quiz will begin at 7:30pm with our bar available from 7pm to purchase alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks all evening.

There will be a prize for the winning team!

£5.00 per person, children welcome when accompanied with an adult.

Booking essential!

Please email jmealor@discoverbucksmuseum if booking separately but wish to be put in the same team so we can seat together.