MAGICAL tales inspired by art and Greek myths are set to enthrall young visitors to The Bowes Museum during half-term week.

Popular story teller Adam Bushnell will be at the Barnard Castle attraction on Tuesday, February 16, as part of its Going Greek! week.

Between 11am and 4pm, Adam will be inter-weaving ancient Greek legends and myths inspired by art in the museum’s collections.

Afterwards, there’ll be other themed activities to keep children entertained, such as Greek monster model-making and Medusa mask-making using paper plates and craft materials to create her slithery snakes for hair. There’ll also be a trail, using leaflets and maps, taking in Greek-inspired pottery, statues and porcelain characters, plus free colouring sheets and word searches based around key Greek characters.

All activities are drop-in and free with the admission price to the museum, which is £8 for adults and £7 concessions. Under-16s enter free.

And during half-term week, teenagers won’t miss out either.

Bowes is also hosting a free fashion project running over four days and based around the 1950s, with workshops led by professional artists and all materials provided.

The activities are aimed at 13 to 18-year-olds and start with costume design next Monday – and also Wednesday – looking at 1950s patterns and including the chance for girls to create a skirt or for boys, a jacket and T-shirt.

On Thursday, a dance workshop will teach 50s dances, such as the jive, from 10am to 3.30pm, followed on Friday by a performance, in costumes, from noon to 3pm.

To book the sessions call the museum’s education team on 01833 694602.

:: The Bowes Museum is open daily from 10am. New admission deals include a two-for-one scheme for local residents, and a six-month repeat admission pass for £10. Visit www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk or call 01833 690606.