Culture and Creativity in French and German

Discover French and German language and culture with the French Institute and Goethe-Institut through fun activities mixing arts and crafts, storytelling and poetry.

Did you know that the first photograph was taken about 200 years ago by French engineer Nicéphore Niépce? Experiment with cyanotype printing or take pictures with French inspired props. Write a poem in French or English and add it to an “arbre à poêmes” (a “poem tree”) taking inspiration from the language of Shakespeare. You can also play a French escape game, enjoy tales from France and have a chat about all things French! 

Join the Goethe-Institut to write love letters in German inspired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Did you know that Victoria and Albert spoke German almost all the time with each other and with their children? They wrote about their love in numerous letters and diary entries. Write your own love letter, while learning some German words and phrases at the same time.

No prior French or German language skills required.

Visitor information

This is a drop-in event that is best suited for children age 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Family Fun Zone, which is located in a garden with grass and paths, has step-free access and accessible portable toilets. 

To attend the Festival, please make sure to register for free. Registering is the only way to receive the latest Festival updates, a first look at the programme, and opportunities to book free tickets for popular events.