Have a Go at Half Term: Currency Club
Come join the fun at the Archive’s bureau de change! Design your own currency and set the exchange rate, help customers with their travel money and learn what it takes to work at one of over 580 M&S Travel Money locations.
Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition and enjoy free refreshments. Try our kids’ exhibition trail to claim your free pack of treats! (One M&S mini-bag per child.)
Free event, refreshments included.
No need to book, just drop in – it’s all free!
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