Youngsters can enjoy lots of free fun activities during the school holidays at the Epping Forest District Museum.

Drop-in fun and craft sessions will take place from next Tuesday, where children can to make toys from various historical eras, including Roman, Tudor and Victorian times.

the Museum’s popular free Family Fun Day returns on Saturday August 1, with willow crown weaving and sandcastles in the garden and Punch and Judy in the Victorian Gallery.

There is also free historical-themed fun every Sunday afternoon between 2.30pm and 4pm until the end of September.

There is no need to pre-book places, but children must be accompanied by adults at all times.

All activities take place at Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL.

For more information call the Museum on 01992 716882 or visit www.eppingforestdistrictmuseum.org.uk