| Suitable for 5+ | FREE | Drop-in (First-come, first-served)| 

This October, the B.A.D. Fairy invites London-based storyteller and heritage artist Diana Olutunmogun for an all-out residency at Valence House. Join Diana in the historic Parlour to uncover dark histories, hidden corners, and rich cultural folklore through two immersive storytelling sessions.

After each tale, test your courage in a classic Craft Lab workshop and create your own creepy souvenir to take home (expect things to get wonderfully messy!).

Thursday Schedule

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 1: The Water Creature

Gather in the Parlour for a chilling tale inspired by mysterious local waters and folklore, followed by a hands-on spooky craft workshop.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Session 2: Secret Spaces

Discover the hidden, unseen corners of Valence House through storytelling before diving into a creative, messy craft session.

Saturday Schedule

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 1: Legends of the Shadows

Gather in the Parlour for a captivating journey through ancient tales and mysterious lore, followed by a hands-on spooky craft workshop.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Session 2: Tales from Beyond

Discover forgotten stories and enchanting cultural myths brought to life before diving into a creative, messy craft session. 

About the Artist

Diana Olutunmogun is a London-based storyteller and heritage artist who enchants audiences of all ages with engaging, cultural, and immersive live performance events.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Our spaces are wheelchair accessible.

If you have specific SEND requirements or sensory concerns, please contact us at valencehousemuseum@lbbd.gov.uk so we can make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

We want everyone to enjoy our events. A designated Quiet Room is available nearby for anyone who needs a sensory break or a calm space during the session

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