Events

With twinkling lights and displays of evergreens, be enchanted by Bruce Castle this Christmas.

See the galleries come to life with beautifully dressed trees and sparkling decorations, just wander around the Museum and explore, whatever your age. 

Our Christmas tree trail will also take you on a joyful journey with the trees dressed and inspired by Bruce Castle and Tottenham’s local heritage. Perfect for children, the trail includes a range of activities.

Each tree and its decorations explore a different aspect of The Castle’s history:

Explore real fossilised sea creatures, discover the legend of the snakestone, and use a range of craft materials to make your own fantastical sea creature.

This activity is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years old.

Explore real fossilised sea creatures, discover the legend of the snakestone, and use a range of craft materials to make your own fantastical sea creature.

This activity is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years old.

Head to our little explorers gallery to dress up as a knight or dragon, and then get crafting in our activity room to make a shiny sword or shield ready to do battle at the Castle!

This activity is suitable for ages 3 to 8 years old.

Head to our little explorers gallery to dress up as a knight or dragon, and then get crafting in our activity room to make a shiny sword or shield ready to do battle at the Castle!

This activity is suitable for ages 3 to 8 years old.

Find out what type of dragon a Wyvern is, see if you can spot any at Bruce Castle, and make your own dragon wings.

This activity is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years old. 

Uncover more about fantastical creatures and magical beasts by seeing a real narwhal horn and making a unicorn mask.

This activity is suitable for ages 3 to 8 years old.

Uncover more about fantastical creatures and magical beasts by seeing a real narwhal horn and making a unicorn mask.

This activity is suitable for ages 3 to 8 years old.

Find out what type of dragon a Wyvern is, see if you can spot any at Bruce Castle, and make your own dragon wings.

This activity is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years old. 

In this clay-based workshop, hear the story of the Viking boat found on Tottenham marshes, discover the role of dragons in Norse mythology, and use clay to sculpt your own Viking Dragon Ship.

This activity is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years old.

In this clay-based workshop, hear the story of the Viking boat found on Tottenham marshes, discover the role of dragons in Norse mythology, and use clay to sculpt your own Viking Dragon Ship.

This activity is suitable for ages 6 to 12 years old.

Get ready for the Coronation and head down to our courtyard and turn yourself into royalty! Create a coronation crown and robe, explore our self-led story corner, and discover the famous kings and queens who have visited Bruce Castle.

This activity is suitable for ages 5 to 10 years old.

In the event of wet weather, activities will take place inside the museum.

Get ready for the Coronation and head down to our courtyard and turn yourself into royalty! Create a coronation crown and robe, explore our self-led story corner, and discover the famous kings and queens who have visited Bruce Castle.

This activity is suitable for ages 5 to 10 years old.

In the event of wet weather, activities will take place inside the museum.

Discover the world of Alice in Wonderland and create your own Mad Hatter's hat.

This activity is suitable for ages 4 to 12 years old.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free activity, all material provided.

Make a tile or brick for the community kiln in Highgate Wood!

Ahead of the construction of a replica Roman kiln in summer 2024, the team at Firing London's Imagination are asking the local community to help make bricks and tiles that’ll help with its construction. 

This activity is suitable for people of all ages! Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.

Join Code1 Community at Bruce Castle and hear some of the stories of Windrush and the journeys taken to the UK. Imagine the journeys, create your own postcard, and write your own postcard to someone you love.

Suitable for children aged 7+

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop-in. No booking required. Activity repeated on Sunday 22 October. 

Join Code1 Community at Bruce Castle and hear some of the stories of Windrush and the journeys taken to the UK. Imagine the journeys, create your own postcard, and write your own postcard to someone you love.

Activities suitable for children aged 7+.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop-in. No booking required.

As All Hallows Eve approaches dress up in costume and head down to Bruce Castle, one of London’s most haunted buildings...

In this family friendly event, the mysterious manor house of Bruce Castle is once again taken over by the spirits. Meet the spooky servants making potions in the old kitchen, hunt for Baron Bruce’s Bone Lab and discover what lurks inside the Round Tower... and don’t forget to watch out for the ghost of Lady Constantia as the clock strikes.

This is a free event open to all, but most suited to families with children aged 6-12 years.

As All Hallows Eve approaches dress up in costume and head down to Bruce Castle, one of London’s most haunted buildings...

In this family friendly event, the mysterious manor house of Bruce Castle is once again taken over by the spirits.

Meet the spooky servants making potions in the old kitchen, hunt for Baron Bruce’s Bone Lab and discover what lurks inside the Round Tower... and don’t forget to watch out for the ghost of Lady Constantia as the clock strikes.

This is a free event open to all, but most suited to families with children aged 6-12 years.

This festive season, come along to Bruce Castle, see our twinkling trees and be inspired to create a winter wreath out of card, ribbon and natural materials.

This activity is free, and is suitable for children aged 5-10 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For any queries, please email museum.services@haringey.gov.uk