Crack the Code - Friday 24th July 2026

Description :

We wanted to do a treasure hunt but all the clues are secret codes! Become a spy and help us 'crack' these secret messages.

A secret way of writing messages is called a cipher and in this workshop we'll introduce you to a simple cipher called a Caesar cipher (named after the Roman general, Julius Caesar, who used it to send secret military messages!).

You will construct a cipher wheel out of card and use this to 'break' secret messages to reveal the location of the hidden treasures.

This workshop is aimed at children aged 7-9 years.

This workshop session is priced at £21 and includes the admission price of 1 child with an accompanying adult to the museum! For participants aged 14 or under, we require an accompanying adult to attend the workshop alongside them.

Date: Friday 24th July 2026

Time: 11 am - 12 pm

This workshop will start promptly at 11 am, so please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Although the event booking is for a specific time, entry to the Centre is permitted all day. The Centre is open from 10am.

Snacks will be available from our Pac-Lunch Shop. There's plenty of seating for parents :)

Spaces for these exciting hands-on events are limited, so booking is required to ensure your place.

Payment is taken by PayPal immediately. Please print a copy of the receipt that is displayed at the end of the payment process and bring it with you as your e-ticket.

Cancellations: Due to the limited number of places available for this event, we are unable to refund tickets when cancelled less than 7 days before the event.