Sparky Saturdays: Finishing Touches
Take inspiration from the archive to create your own 3D badge or keyring. Design and make your own awesome accessory to make a style statement.
Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition, enjoy a cuppa and try our activity.
You can also browse our dressing-up rails, try the Percy Trail and go shopping in the Penny Bazaar!
Free light refreshments included, or bring a packed lunch and use our indoor picnic space.
No need to book, just drop in – it’s all free!
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Sparky Saturdays: Bouquets
14th February 2026 - 14th February 2026
It’s Valentine’s Day, so we’re celebrating flower power and creating our own beautiful bouquets inspired by the long tradition of flowers at M&S. Bring the…
History Wardrobe: Mary Quant – Fashion Icon
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Lucy Ridley browses the rails of History Wardrobe’s Quant collection, exploring key trends of the era and showcasing fabulous fashions, including frocks, tights, boots, make-up…
Sparky Saturdays: You’re the boss!
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Design and run your own M&S store. What will your store look like? What will you sell? How will you welcome customers and look after…
Guest Speaker – Shopping for Style in the Second World War, with Dr Lucy McConnell
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Hold onto your hats! We are stepping into the summer season in style creating wearable art inspired by over a century of millinery at M&S.…
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13th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
It’s summer holiday season, and time for a new M&S summer campaign. As Creative Director you’re in charge – styling, script, photography. Show the world…
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