Exhibition workshop: Fairy Tales

Take your pupils on a magical adventure in an interactive exhibition at the Library all about fairy tales! Explore enchanted lands, magical objects, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations.  Your group will be:

• investigating what makes a good fairy tale
• listening to a fairytale told by our storyteller
• enjoying a self-guided experience in the exhibition space.

From the deep dark forest to the royal palace, embark on a journey through a fairy tale world. Enter the tempting but terrible gingerbread house, tell the genie your three wishes, smell the wicked witch’s potions and lots more. 

With interactive displays, theatrical design, story sharing spaces, costumes, activities, and plenty of surprises, learners can dive into the stories they love and find some new favourites. And if you think you know fairy tales, think again! From the three little wolves and the witch with a heart of gold to the princess who wouldn’t go to the ball, discover how these tales have been transformed. 

• maximum group size: 30 
• cost: free but booking essential 
• start times: 10.30 and 13.00, Monday to Thursday
• This workshop is available for Key Stages 1 and 2. Please select the correct Key Stage of your class in the booking form.

Available on Monday to Thursday during term time, 20 April – 16 July 2026. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.