Friday 9 August 2013
PRESS RELEASE
Visitors on Cloud Nine Come Rain or shine
· All weather attraction puts visitors on Cloud Nine
· Great day out adds shine to summer
Whatever the vagaries of the British weather you’ll be on cloud nine with a trip to Black Country Living Museum where a great day is guaranteed come rain or shine.
Beat the heat of an Indian summer with easy, breezy hands on heritage activities. For example, turn super-sleuth in our free trail and spark children’s natural curiosity by tracking down stolen goods before the trail goes cold or find out about the history of finger printing and learn how to make invisible ink to send a secret message that only you can read.
Chill out in the shade with costumed demonstrators who will show visitors how to play a host of old fashioned games. Hopscotch, skipping, whip and top, hoops and skittles, pick up sticks and parlour games return to enthral a new generation of playmates over the school holidays.
When the weather’s a washout turn up the heat and get toasty by a roaring fire in the many shops and houses around the Museum’s village. Costume demonstrators will entertain and enchant with fascinating stories of yesteryear, sprinkled throughout with a healthy dose of Black Country cheer – the perfect remedy for a rainy day!
Jon Drew, Learning Programmer said: “The Museum has plenty to offer all the family from a trip on a tramcar, a lesson in the old-fashioned school room to a tour of the underground coal mine. Whatever the weather - a warm welcome awaits at Black Country Living Museum."
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About the Museum
Established in 1978, Black Country Living Museum is one of the UK’s leading open-air museums. Designated by Arts Council England for the quality and national significance of its collections, it is a remarkable place to explore, enjoy and spend time. Set in 26 acres with over 150 historic buildings and features, and attracting c250,000 visitors each year and almost 8m people since it first opened, it offers a glimpse into 200 years of history like no other. The Museum (a registered educational charity) records and exemplifies the contribution and impact of the Black Country region since the 18th century to the development of the modern industrialized world. Black Country folk changed the world, and the Museum tells the story of a very special time and place in history and some of the most hard-working, ingenious and influential people you could imagine. It offers a visitor experience that few others can match. www.bclm.com
For further information please contact:
Fiona Carding, Public Relations Assistant, Tel: 0121 521 5692 Mobile: 07901 575995