Mammoth Graveyard Exhibition at Corinium Museum
Saturday 15 February - Saturday 15 March 2025
Mammoth Graveyard Exhibition at Corinium Museum
📅 15 February – 15 March 2025
🎟️ Free Entry
Step back in time and discover an incredible piece of prehistory at the Corinium Museum’s Mammoth Graveyard Exhibition. Featuring fascinating finds from the Mammoth Graveyard in Cerney Wick, this special exhibition showcases remains from the 2017 excavation as well as brand-new discoveries from 2024. Highlights include mammoth teeth, a straight-tusked elephant tooth, a plesiosaur, and a marine crocodile skull, plus ammonites and other prehistoric treasures.
Perfect for family days out in the Cotswolds this February Half Term, this immersive experience brings history to life with a Mammoth Family Trail created by children’s illustrator Sally Poyton.
A must-see for things to do this half term in Cirencester, events in Cirencester, and budding archaeologists!
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Events during the February Half Term at the Corinium Museum
Early Man (PG) – Family Film Screening
📅 Friday 21 February 2025
🕥 10.30am – 12.00pm
🎟️ £3 per person | £6.50 with snack box or refreshments
Enjoy a fun family film screening at Corinium Museum with Aardman Animation’s Early Man, a heartwarming comedy set in prehistoric times when woolly mammoths still roamed the earth. Featuring the voices of Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hiddleston, follow Caveman Dug and his tribe as they battle against Lord Nooth’s Bronze Age city in a high-stakes game.
🧒 Kids: £6.50 ticket includes a snack box (popcorn, raisins, and fruity water)
☕ Adults: £6.50 ticket includes tea/coffee and biscuits
A great family-friendly activity in Cirencester this half term and one of the best things to do in the Cotswolds with kids!
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The Critic (15) – Rural Cinema
📅 Saturday 22 February 2025
🕝 2.15pm – 4.30pm
🎟️ £8 – £9
For those looking for a cultural afternoon in Cirencester, enjoy a screening of The Critic, a gripping 1930s-set thriller starring Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, and Mark Strong. Step into the world of theatre’s most feared critic as he fights for his power and influence, entangling himself in a dark web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
A fantastic event in Cirencester this February Half Term, perfect for those seeking a thrilling afternoon at the movies.
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Prehistoric Pottery Workshop
📅 Wednesday 19 February 2025
🕥 10.30am – 12.00pm
🎟️ £12.50 per child | £10 members
Step into the world of ancient crafts in this hands-on children’s pottery workshop at Corinium Museum. Kids will learn how prehistoric people created pottery and have the chance to make their own unique clay pot, decorated with natural materials such as sticks, string, and even their own fingernails!
👧 Suitable for ages 6+
📌 Booking essential
A great creative activity for kids this half term in Cirencester.
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Prehistoric Printing Workshop
📅 Thursday 20 February 2025
🕥 10.30am – 12.00pm
🎟️ £12.50 per child | £10 members
Explore the art of printing like our prehistoric ancestors in this fun and engaging workshop at Corinium Museum. Kids will experiment with different printing techniques to create their own prehistoric-inspired scenes.
👧 Suitable for ages 6+
📌 Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult
📌 Booking essential
A fantastic family-friendly event in the Cotswolds this February Half Term, ideal for young artists and history lovers.
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Why Visit Corinium Museum This February Half Term?
Looking for things to do this half term in Cirencester? Corinium Museum has a fantastic line-up of family-friendly activities, from prehistoric workshops and film screenings to the incredible Mammoth Graveyard Exhibition. Whether you are interested in history, arts, or cinema, there is something for everyone to enjoy this February Half Term in the Cotswolds!
📍 Location: Corinium Museum, Cirencester
📅 Event Dates: 15 February – 22 February 2025
Plan your visit today and enjoy a great family day out in Cirencester!
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