Join us for Coffee and a biscuit, and a chance to find out about how to get the most out of this wonderful facility. A great opportunity for teachers or anybody involved in Education to come and see what we have to offer.
Ideas of what we can offer special school groups:
On Saturday January 19th, the Devil’s Porridge Museum will be hosting a Burn’s Supper from 6.30pm (for a 7pm start).
Tickets are £10 per person and include:
A complimentary glass of whisky served on arrival.
Starter – Scotch broth
Main – Haggis, turnips, mash potatoes
After – Scottish cheeses with oatcakes
Soft drinks will be available at no extra charge throughout the evening.
Vegetarian options are available. Please specify any dietary requirements on booking.
There will be traditional music, poetry and dancing throughout the evening.
Places are limited. To book: email info@devilsporridge.org.uk, phone 01461700021 or pop in to the Museum in person during our opening hours.
Tickets must be paid for in advance and are non refundable.
As part of the Devil’s Porridge Burns Supper we are asking our Let’s Bakers to produce some special homemade Shortbread.
This is your chance to prove your baking skills! Slightly longer session but get your place by booking in as we can only allow 5 others to take part.
Either email education@devilsporridge.org.uk or call the museum 01461 700021
Christmas Party for kids -Meet Santa and his elves.
Get a present
Enjoy Christmas foods
Play games
Dance to Christmas songs
Saturday December 15th, 2-4pm
Everyone welcome
£3 per child
Accompanying adults are welcome to stay for free
On November 10th, there will be an opportunity to take a tour (by bus) of the site of the former HMF Factory Gretna site at Eastriggs/Dornock. A rare chance to visit what remains of the largest munitions factory of World War One with an expert guide and map provided.
Tours last an hour and must be booked and paid for in advance.
Tickets are £5 each and include a cup of tea or coffee and cake or biscuit (such as Anzac biscuits, Empire biscuits or trench cake) on return to the Devil’s Porridge.
The Museum will be open all day, normal admissions charges apply. There will be munitions girls in costume and Tommies here on the day too.
Tours will start and finish at the Devil’s Porridge Museum, Annan Road, Eastriggs, DG12 6TF at the following times:
Tour 1: 10am – 11am
Tour 2: 11am – 12noon
Tour 3: 1pm – 2pm
Tour 4: 2pm – 3pm
At 3.15pm, to conclude the day we will be laying a wreath on our Animals at War memorial.
To book your place:
Email info@devilsporridge.org.uk or phone 01461 700021. This will reserve your ticket and you can pay on the day.
Or pop in to the Museum to pay and collect your ticket in person.
