A Peter Rabbit™ Springtime Adventure
Milestones Living History Museum
Date: 28th Mar 2026 - 12th Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Price: Range from From £13.50 - £19.50Hop into the world of Peter Rabbit and friends this Easter at Milestones Museum!
Discover a magical family adventure inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter, full of creative fun, games and imagination.
Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April, 2026
Daily activities include:
Giant Marble Run
The Giant Easter Marble Run is a fun, hands-on activity where visitors can roll giant wooden marbles down a giant colourful track. For an extra treat, you can purchase a wooden egg for £2, decorate it and roll your personalised egg down the marble run.
Storytime sessions
Join Beatrix Potter herself for cosy family reading sessions in a beautifully themed story space, where her beloved tales of Peter Rabbit and friends come to life. A gentle, magical moment for children to listen, imagine and be inspired.
A Beatrix Potter paper trail
Follow a guided trail around the museum, discovering quirky corners and fun scenes inspired by Peter Rabbit’s charming world. Complete the trail to receive a special prize.
Craft activities
Get creative with a range of craft activities inspired by the world of Beatrix Potter. Children can enjoy fun colouring sheets, decorating bunny ears and garlands and solving entertaining word searches. Little makers can also look forward to many more craft activities, yet to be announced.
Games
Our games area is bursting with Beatrix Potter magic! Try your hand at tossing vegetables in our playful corn hole game, knock down the pineapple shy with lettuces, search for those pesky hidden vegetables, or enjoy a mini golf course inspired by your favourite characters – and so much more! Fun for the whole family.
Seed Planting
Get your hands a little grubby with our planting activity! Plant seeds in pots to take home and watch your very own mini garden grow – perfect for budding gardeners of all ages.
Beatrix Potter Exhibition
The Beatrix Potter Exhibition explores the stories and characters created by Beatrix Potter and is included as part of your museum admission.
The Peter Rabbit™ Photo Experience
Hop into a photo with Peter Rabbit™.
Step into a magical moment with Peter Rabbit himself! This delightful experience gives you and your family the chance to meet Peter Rabbit in a beautifully themed spring setting and have your photo professionally taken – the perfect keepsake to treasure long after your visit.
What you receive:
A professional photograph including:
• One high quality printed photograph to take home
• An additional digital download so you can share the moment with family and friends
Price: £15 per session for a family or group of up to six people.
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance, so don’t miss this opportunity to capture a special moment with one of the world’s most loved storybook characters.
When?
Peter Rabbit™ will be visiting Milestones Museum on the following days:
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April
Tuesday 7 to Sunday 12 April
If you book a ticket to visit the museum on one of these dates, you will be prompted to add a £15 photo experience session during the checkout process – all available time slots on that date will be offered.
Photo sessions are available on the above dates at the following times:
10:30am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 1:30pm, 1:45pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm
Even if you don’t book the Peter Rabbit™ Photo Experience, you won’t miss out on seeing Peter Rabbit during your visit. Peter will make two short appearances each day at the Band Stand on the dates listed above. You are welcome to take photos from the audience area – please note that Peter Rabbit will be in a gated area to keep him safe and comfortable. This is a fun, free way for the whole family to enjoy a magical moment.
All images: © Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd 2026