Let’s Explore Together!
The next Resonate Day Out is coming to a venue near you, as we’ve been working with the Royal Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa! This Festival of Social Science will explore things that are important to us as a society, from law to language.
Join us for a fascinating day of free activity from the University of Warwick and Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum, including Lego towns, exciting artefacts, creative crafts and more.
You can explore the museum and gallery to see the history of the Royal Pump Rooms, learn about languages spoken in Leamington and communities in the town, understand the law around finding treasure, discover the future of museums with Virtual Reality and more to be announced!
Have a sneak peak at a few activity descriptions below…
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What languages are spoken Leamington Spa? What cultural communities call this town home? Join us for a fun, hands-on activity to explore ten different languages and cultures in an experience designed for everyone. Find out how these languages sound, discover fascinating facts, and gain a deeper appreciation for the linguistic and cultural diversity that makes Leamington Spa unique!
This is recommended for ages 7+ -
A dig into the archives, looking at the lives and communities of miners and their families from c.1900-1990. From struggles and strikes through to changes, challenges and closures, see what life was like for those working in and supported by the coal industry through photographs, documents and even children’s poetry. Consider what similarities and differences we face nearly 40 years on, and what directions might such study projects take today?
Pleas note this activity will discuss strikes, unemployment and social changes.
This is recommended for ages 7+ -
See archive footage of Leamington Spa and dress up in connection to its medicinal past!
This is recommended for ages 3+ -
Hunt for objects which may or may not be “treasure”! Armed with expert advice and a road map of the law, work out whether you have found something that is legally treasure. But what should happen to the objects? Do they belong to the landowner or the Crown? Should they be looked after by a museum and put on public display? Explore these questions by investigating the legal rules, and find out how they help us to care for important historical objects and make them available for future generations.
This is recommended for ages 5+ -
Join Storytime in Leamington Spa Library to hear all about The Girl Who Loved to Talk to her Ideas! Find out about the book below...
Meet Roshni, a little girl with big dreams and an even bigger imagination!Roshni's name means "light," and that's exactly what she brings to the world
with her creative ideas. While her friends sing, dance, and paint, Roshni's
favorite thing to do is play with her ideas. But can playing really be creative?
Join Roshni on a magical adventure in her "Playground of Ideas" where she
discovers the power of imagination. When her Nani needs help making peras,
Roshni’s ideas begin to shine—literally! From dancing almonds to mangoes
that sweeten the pot, Roshni learns that her creativity is the most magical
ingredient of all. This heartwarming story encourages young readers to
embrace their own creativity, big or small, simple or silly, and to always believe
in the magic of their ideas.
Recommended for ages 4+ -
Get creative with your local community! This is your chance to explore design and share your ideas for what Leamington could look like in 25 years time!
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What makes museum collections better than digital representations? Are there things we can only find out through physical encounters with objects? And can an image or a virtual model sometimes be more revealing than the real thing? Come and handle some of the oldest pieces from the collection at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum – prehistoric flint tools – and tell us how they make you feel. Then explore 3D photogrammetry models of objects and artworks, and compare them with the real things on display in the galleries!
Please note that this activity will take place in 15 minute sessions, so please check timings on the day. This is recommended for ages 7+, and involves handling real museum objects. You will be given protective gloves which must be worn when requested by staff. The location is upstairs; there is a stairlift which can be operated by staff if required. -
Join us for an engaging demonstration exploring the impact of multisensory virtual reality experiences on eating behaviour. Discover how virtual foods, enhanced with smell, can influence cravings and real-life food choices. Learn how VR can enhance enjoyment and influence food decisions, showcasing its exciting potential to reshape our relationship with food. Experience firsthand the fascinating ways VR can transform our eating behaviours!
This activity uses virtual reality headsets which are recommended for ages 10+
There will be activity for all ages, with the most to do for those aged 5-11 and their accompanying adults. Age recommendations will be listed for all activities when the full programme is released.
Venue Information
Parking
There is limited parking directly outside the Royal Pump Rooms. Parking is reserved for disabled visitors approximately 10 metres from the entrance. St Peter’s car park is 5 minutes’ walk from the Royal Pump Rooms, and there is information on the Warwick District Council Website about Leamington car parks.
Accessibility
For accessibility information about the venue, please visit their AccessAble Guide.
There will be a Quiet Space available, as well as Explorer Packs which contain a range of sensory items including ear defenders. Please speak to a member of staff if you would like access to these.
Food and Drink
Refreshments will not be provided as part of this event. There is a café in the Royal Pump Rooms which is open from 9:30am - 4:00pm, and a number of food and drink establishments nearby. Please note that food and drink cannot be consumed in the library or museum and gallery spaces.
This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised and funded by Resonate.
