Charlie-themed Trail and Pop-up Factory
Weekends in December, plus 21 to 23, 27 to 30 December and 2 to 7 January
Book todayTimes
Throughout the day. Pick up your free trail sheet from the ticket desk
Prices
Free with Museum entry
Age range
For 5 years and up
Access information
The Museum is step-free. The pop up factory room is upstairs and can be accessed by a lift. For full details see our access page.

Book Tickets
To book online, first select your Museum admission. You’ll then be given the option to add any workshops running that day.
Book todayCelebrate Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this Christmas
Pick up our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed trail and explore the galleries. Hunt for clues around the Museum and learn some facts about the book.
You can also pop into our pop-up factory and try out Wonka-themed activities. Stack boxes and play with factory pipes. Design your own room for the the factory to display on our wall or play ‘Who? What?’ and make your own Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-inspired story ideas.
These activities will take place on Saturdays and Sundays during December, on the days we’re open over Christmas:
- Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 December 10am to 4.30pm
- Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 December 10am to 4.30pm
- Tuesday 2 to Sunday 7 January 10am to 4.30pm
Free, pick up your trail from the ticket desk

We have everything for even the biggest Roald Dahl fans!
The Museum Shop stocks a huge array of Roald Dahl goodies, enough for even the biggest Roald Dahl fan. This includes Museum special editions, pocket money toys, gifts and games. There are even some special Museum-themed ranges you can't buy anywhere else,
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