Free drop-in seaside themed activities for all the family to enjoy.
When is Beside the Seaside?
Friday 10th July 2026
Morning session: 11am to 12.30pm
Or
Afternoon session: 2pm to 3.30pm
What is Beside the Seaside?
Enjoy some old fashioned seaside themed activities at The Devil’s Porridge Museum with hook-a-duck and buzzer wire games, painted photo scene, windmill and flag making and more.
Drop in any time between 11am and 12.30pm or 2pm and 3.30pm. These family activities are free, usual admission prices do apply to anyone wishing to look around all The Devil’s Porridge Museum.
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