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Poster for Love in Porridge talk at The Devil's Porridge Museum on Thursday 13th February 2025 at 7pm. This will be a community gathering to share love stories including those from H.M. Factory Gretna. Booking is essential. You can book on The Devil's Porridge Museum's website or by emailing education@devilsporridge.org.uk

Valentine’s Talk: Love and Porridge

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Thursday 13th February 2025

7pm

A community gathering to share love stories including some from H.M. Factory Gretna.

You will also be able to enjoy our ‘Love in Wartime’ exhibition which will be on display.

Tea or coffee and biscuits will be available after the talk.

A free event. Visitors and families of all ages are welcome to attend!

Booking is essential and places are limited.

You can book your place by emailing education@devilsporridge.org.uk or pressing ‘Book Now’ and selecting Love and Porridge.

Mid-Term Holiday Programme for 2025 at The Devil's Porridge Museum 2025 poster. It features a selection of four free activities for young people at The Devil's Porridge Museum.

Mid-Term Holiday Programme 2025

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We have an exciting range of FREE activities available for all the Family as part of our Mid-Term Holiday Programme 2025.

 

Mid-Term Crafting Adventures for Toddlers.

Poster for a Free Mid-Term Crafting Adventures for Toddlers Activity at The Devil's Porridge Museum on Wednesday 19th February from 11am to 1pm. No booking is required, but please be aware that admission prices for The Devil's Porridge Museum do apply to anyone wishing to look around The Devil's Porridge Museum.

Wednesday 19th February 2025

11am to 1pm

FREE! (Admission charges do still apply for anyone wishing to look around The Devil’s Porridge Museum).

Children can enjoy hands-on crafting with a variety of materials, creating colourful masterpieces to take home. It’s a wonderful opportunity for toddlers to develop their fine motor skills while having fun in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Parents or carers are kindly asked to stay and help guide their little ones through the crafting fun, offering a helping hand along the way!

No booking required – just drop in and let the crafting fun begin!

 

Sewing Hope: Quilts for Climate Change.

Sewing Hope: Quilts for Climate Change poster for a free workshop on Thursday 20th February 2025. This activity is suitable for all the family. Help us make a quilt to raise awareness of climate change & build hopes for the future!Part of Climate Change for All, a public engagement project exploring environmental sustainability in Scotland, delivered by National Museums Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government’s Climate Engagement Fund. No booking is required for this free activity, but please be aware that admission prices for The Devil's Porridge Museum do apply to anyone wishing to look around The Devil's Porridge Museum.

Thursday 20th February 2025

11am to 1pm

FREE! (Admission charges do still apply for anyone wishing to look around The Devil’s Porridge Museum).

Help us make a quilt to raise awareness of climate change & build hopes for the future! This activity is suitable for all the family.

Part of Climate Change for All, a public engagement project exploring environmental sustainability in Scotland, delivered by National Museums Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government’s Climate Engagement Fund.

No booking required – just drop in!

Mid-Term Warhammer Workshop: Build, Battle, and Conquer.

Mid-Term Warhammer Workshop: Build, Battle and Conquer. This will be on Thursday 20th February from 3pm to 4pm. To book your place please email: education@devilsporridg.org.uk

Thursday 20th February 2025

3pm to 4pm

FREE! (Admission charges do still apply for anyone wishing to look around The Devil’s Porridge Museum).

Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this session offers the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of Warhammer, build your own army, and dive into thrilling battles. With guidance from experienced players, you’ll explore the rich world of Warhammer, from painting miniatures to mastering tactics on the battlefield.

All materials will be provided – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready for an epic adventure!

To book please contact: education@devilsporridge.org.uk

 

Creative Crafts Drop-In.

Poster for a Creative Craft Drop-In activity for 6 to 11 year olds at The Devil's Porridge Museum on Friday 21st February 2025 from 11am to 1pm. No booking is required for this free activity, but please be aware that admission prices for The Devil's Porridge Museum do apply to anyone wishing to look around The Devil's Porridge Museum.

Friday 21st February 2025

11 am to 1pm

FREE! (Admission charges do still apply for anyone wishing to look around The Devil’s Porridge Museum).

Join us for a fun and creative drop-in craft workshop at The Devil’s Porridge Museum! Take what you make home with you!

This hands-on activity is perfect for children aged 6 to 11 years old.

No booking required – just drop in and let the crafting fun begin!

 

Poster for Kids in Museums' and Little Tiger's Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels Trail.

And that’s not all happening as part of our Mid-Term Holiday Programme 2025! From Saturday 15th February to Sunday 23rd February 2025 you can take part in  Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels trail this is free with admission into The Devil’s Porridge Museum. Learn more about Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels trail by clicking here>

Poster for Kids in Museums' and Little Tiger's Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels Trail.

Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels Trail

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From Saturday 15th February to Sunday 23rd February 2025

Free with Admission into The Devil’s Porridge Museum.

The Devil’s Porridge Museum is proud to be taking part in Kids in Museums’ and Little Tiger’s Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels trail!

From Saturday 15th February to Sunday 23rd February 2025 join us for the Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Little Tiger. The national trail for families is inspired by Tourmaline and the Museum of Marvels by Ruth Lauren; a fun, feminist adventure series for children aged 9 – 12.

Tourmaline’s strange new magical powers are causing chaos and she desperately wants to know how to control them. When she receives a mysterious postcard promising her answers, she sets off on an unforgettable adventure to the Museum of Marvels.

Pick up a free activity sheet to join in at  The Devil’s Porridge Museum. Search for Tourmaline, her friends and an assortment of magical objects hiding in the museum. Complete the spotter trail and get a free Tourmaline sticker!

Children can also design their very own Museum of Marvels. Three winning designs will win a signed Tourmaline book bundle and a National Art Pass (plus kids) courtesy of Art fund; giving one adult plus children under 16 free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK as well as 50% off major exhibitions!

Full competition terms and conditions>

Admission into The Devil’s Porridge Museum is required to take part in this activity. Our usual opening hours and prices do apply.

Poster for the Burns Supper at The Devil's Porridge Museum, which will be happening on Friday 24th January 2025 from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets are £17.50 (plus a £1.05 booking fee).

CANCLED: Burns Supper 2025

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Important weather update – Due to Storm Eowyn hitting tomorrow (24th January 2025), we will be keeping the museum closed to protect staff, volunteers and visitors. Stay safe everyone and we’ll see you on Saturday.

We are currently processing refunds for this event.

Friday 24th January 2025

6pm to 8pm

Join us for a night of traditional Scottish food and entertainment at The Devil’s Porridge Museum for our Burns Supper 2025. There will be haggis, Highland dancers, and more!

There will be a freshly prepared, three course meal made from local produce to enjoy. Take a look at the menu below.

Menu for The Devil's Porridge Museum's Burns Supper which will be happening from 6pm to 8pm on Friday 24th January 2025. This includes soup, haggis neeps and tatties and a cheese board, followed by your choice of tea or coffee with shortbread. Tickets are £17.50 per person (plus a £1.05 booking fee).

Burns Night is a traditional Scottish celebration of the life and works of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. It’s held on or around January 25th every year—Burns’ birthday.

It’s a great opportunity to learn about Scottish culture through food, music and dance!

Places are limited!

Please make us aware of any dietary requirements or if you would prefer a vegetarian option when you book.

Tickets are £17.50 per person and are available at The Devil’s Porridge Museum, or you can purchase them online, with a small booking fee applied for online purchases. Don’t miss out – secure your place today!

To book your place please click on the “book now” tab at the side of the screen or click on “book online” in our top navigation bar. You should find the ‘Burns Supper 2025′ event listed there.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

A diesel locomotive at MoD Eastriggs.

Shunt Locomotive Driver Experience

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Every Thursday starting from 6th February 2025 ( Subject to availability. Please check online booking page for further information, including health and safety information).

For over 100 years, MoD Eastriggs has been closed off to the public and now is a live railway yard again. Rail Sidings Limited are offering the experience to ride on the footplate of a diesel shunt locomotive, drive it and control shunt movements within the historic MoD Eastriggs site.

Participants in this exciting experience will be able to bring up one guest to watch them drive the Diesel Shunt Locomotive and join them on the guided tour around The Devil’s Porridge Museum, where you learn about the history of the MoD Eastriggs site, originally the location for some H.M. Factory Gretna; a World War One munitions factory, which was employed 30,000 people and was built in response to the shell crisis.

Enjoy homemade food as part of a light lunch and teas or coffees provided by The Devil’s Porridge Museum, with all our food being freshly prepared on the day of the experience.

The Devil’s Porridge Museum is delighted to be collaborating with Rail Sidings Limited (RSL) to make this event possible.  Rail Sidings Limited staff will be in control of the Locomotive Driving Experience. They are experienced rail operation staff, who worked at MoD Eastriggs before it closed in 2012.

This is a unique opportunity to drive a locomotive in a live railway yard, which is a must for any key rail fans!

Places are limited to 1 participant per session with 1 guest.

Booking in advance is essential to secure your place.

Tickets are £371 per participant. Each participant can bring a maximum of one guest.

To book and learn more (including health and safety information and age restrictions) please press book now and go to Shunt Locomotive Driver Experience Day.

Poster for Animals in war Remembrance Service happening at The Devil's Porridge Museum on Monday 11th November 2024 at 11am. Please arrive for this event by 10.45am.

Animals in War Remembrance Service 2024

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Monday 11th November 2024

11am

Please arrive by 10:45am as the service will start promptly

The Devil’s Porridge Museum will be commemorating Remembrance Day by laying a wreath down at our memorial to animals in war.  We would like to invite everyone and their pets to the museum on Armistice Day, Monday 11th November 2024 to mark this event. 

We are proud to once again have some local schools attending this event with us.

This event will happen outside The Devil’s Porridge Museum. For anyone going inside The Devil’s Porridge Museum, please be advised that our usual admission prices and rules will apply.

Prior to this on Sunday 10th November 2024, we would like to invite our visitors to join us in a two minutes silence to mark Remembrance Sunday at 11am.

Representatives of The Devil’s Porridge Museum are  proud to be laying wreaths at Eastriggs and Dornock war memorial on Remembrance Sunday.
On Thursday 21st November 2024 at 2pm, Jeannie Rotherwell will present her historical fiction book 'Springside' at The Devil's Porridge Museum. To book please email education@devilsporridg.org.uk or call 01461 700021.

Talk from author, Jeannie Rotherwell

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Thursday 21st November 2024

2pm

Jeannie Rotherwell will be presenting her historical fiction book, ‘Springside’ at The Devil’s Porridge Museum.

‘Springside’ is fiction, based on the real experience of the author’s Grandfather during World War One and the diaries of Geoffrey Higson; a shift chemist at H.M. Factory Gretna. The lives of people living in Dornock in the past also feature in this historical fiction.

This talk will be free. Admission prices still apply for anyone who wants to look around The Devil’s Porridge Museum.

Copies of ‘Springside’ will be available to purchase at the talk.

To book please email education@devilsporridge.org.uk or you can call The Devil’s Porridge Museum on 01461 700021

 

Children's Christmas Party at The Devil's Porridge Museum will be happening on Thursday 5th December 2024 from 6.30pm to 8pm for 5 to 11 year olds. We do ask for a parent or guardian of any child under 6 years old to stay for the duration of the party. Booking is essential and places are limited. Tickets are £3 per child plus a booking fee. We are committed to keeping our activities as inclusive as possible. If you need financial support please contact: education@devilsporridge.org.uk or call 01461 700021 To book please go to The Devil's Porridge Museum's website.

Children’s Christmas Party 2024

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Thursday 5th December 2024

6.30pm – 8pm

Join us for party games, festive fun and to meet Santa at our Children’s Christmas Party!

This is for young people aged 5 – 11 years old.  We do ask for a parent / guardian of any child under 6 years old to stay for the duration of the party.

Parents and / or guardians are welcome to stay and watch this party (places only need to be booked for the young people attending). The parents and / or guardians will even have the opportunity to help the young attendees with a best dressed snowperson competition activity, if their feeling festive enough!

Places are limited and booking is essential.

Tickets cost £3 per child (plus a booking fee).*

*We are committed to keeping our activities as inclusive as possible. If you need financial support please contact: education@devilsporridge.org.uk or call 01461 700021

To book your place please click on the “book now” tab at the side of the screen or click on “book online” in our top navigation bar. You should find the ‘Children’s Christmas Party 2024’ event listed there.

A huge thank you to our funders the Hollywood Trust and The National Lottery Community Fund, Young Start for their support of this event.

Below are some photos from previous Children’s Christmas Parties held at The Devil’s Porridge Museum.

 

 

 

Craft your Christmas at The Devil's Porridge Museum on Saturday 7th December 2024 from 10am to 12pm. This activity is for young people aged 7 to 12 and tickets cost £4 per child plus a booking fee. Booking is essential and places are limited.

Craft your Christmas!

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Saturday 7th December 2024

10am to 12pm

Join us to Craft your Christmas at The Devil’s Porridge Museum with a selection of fun festive crafts! All craft materials will be provided and you will be able to take what you make home with you!

Santa Claus himself will be making a magical appearance!

Craft your Christmas is ideal for 7 to 12 year olds. Although, parents or guardians are welcome to stay during the workshop they will not be able to participate in the craft activities. Please only book places for the young people who will be attending.

Booking is essential and places are limited. 

Tickets cost £4 per child (plus a booking fee).

We are committed to keeping our activities as inclusive as possible. If you need financial support please contact: education@devilsporridge.org.uk or call 01461 700021

To book your place please click on the “book now” tab at the side of the screen or click on “book online” in our top navigation bar. You should find the ‘Christmas Craft Workshop’ event listed there.

A huge thank you to our funders the Hollywood Trust and The National Lottery Community Fund, Young Start for their support of this event.

Poster for Time Bandits in The Devil's Porridge Museum on Wednesday 16th October 2024. Admission into The Devil's Porridge is required to see the Time Bandits in the museum.

Time Bandits at The Devil’s Porridge Museum.

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Wednesday 16th October 2024

We’re delighted to welcome living history reenactors The Time bandits back to The Devil’s Porridge Museum!

The Time Bandits’ handling collection of original and replica WW1 artefacts will be in The Devil’s Porridge Museum’s Education Room all day, starting from 11am. You will also be able to hear dark tales from the trenches as WW1 soldiers wander the museum galleries.

It promises to be brilliant and very informative so be sure to come along and see the Time Bandits in person!

Admission into The Devil’s Porridge Museum is required visit the Time Bandits in this drop-in activity.

The Devil’s Porridge Museum’s usual Wednesday opening hours apply (10am to 5pm with last entry 45 minutes before closing).

Below are some photos of The Time Bandits.

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