Mini Museum: Fairies and Folklore at the Manor

Step into a world of Tudor legends this June at Headstone Manor. Long ago, people believed that mysterious “fair folk” and woodland spirits lived close to nature — in gardens, under trees, and near old houses like the Manor itself.

In this playful outdoor session, families will head into the gardens for a hidden house hunt before creating their own miniature folklore garden using natural materials. Along the way, we’ll explore how Tudor people used stories to explain strange sounds, missing objects, and the magic of the changing seasons.

Designed especially for under 5s and their grown-ups, Mini Museum sessions are hands-on, imaginative, and rooted in the land and history of Headstone Manor.

This workshop is partially funded by Learn Harrow. To take part, you’ll need to enrol with them in advance – we’ll send you instructions via email.

Learn Harrow is also trialling a new Progress Portal this term, where you can see your workshop dates, times, and content all in one place. Once enrolled, you’ll simply be asked to pick a few learning goals before your session(s) which will help the tutor plan accordingly. This process secures your place and ensures we can continue to run events like this in the future.

We’d love your feedback on this process to share with Learn Harrow. If you have any questions, just drop us an email at education@headstonemanor.org