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!
More Events
Guest Speaker – Shopping for Style in the Second World War, with Dr Lucy McConnell
15th May 2026 - 15th May 2026
Join dress historian Dr Lucy McConnell to explore the history of Utility clothing at M&S. Visitors will get the chance to take a closer look…
Have a Go at Half Term: Magnificent Millinery
28th May 2026 - 28th May 2026
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.…
Sparky Saturdays: Summer Styling
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…
Guest Speaker – Style, Fit and Comfort: Considering Men’s Underwear with Dr Shaun Cole
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Sparky Saturdays: Perfect Prints
8th August 2026 - 8th August 2026
Take a closer look at printed fabrics in the Archive and join our expert printer to create your own relief print to take home. Bring…
Sparky Saturdays: The Science of Schoolwear
12th September 2026 - 12th September 2026
Back to school time – new school uniform needs to work as hard as you do! Discover how M&S puts schoolwear to the test, and…
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