The Archive will be closed from Monday 14 December, re-opening on Thursday 7 January.

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There’s something for everyone in our free events programme

Whether it’s fascinating talks, family fun or one of our amazing Decade Days, find more details below.

9 March–12 December 2026 10:00am–4:00pm

Exhibition – The Archive Edit: M&S Fashion since 1926

Discover a century of M&S style!
A colour image of two children doing a craft activity
12 December 2026 10:00am–4:00pm

Sparky Saturdays: Christmas Jumper Day

Get festive with our Christmas-themed activity.
7 January–11 December 2027 10:00am–4:00pm

Exhibition – Beyond the Label

Doing the right thing since 1884
Colour photo of a colourful shop department
9 January 2027 10:00am–4:00pm

Sparky Saturdays: New Departments

Create your own amazing new M&S department!
Colour photo of chocolate bar wrappers
13 February 2027 10:00am–4:00pm

Sparky Saturdays: Chocolate Bar Wrapper Design

Create an eye-catching chocolate bar design
Colour photo of a warehouse
18 February 2027 10:00am–4:00pm

Have a Go at Half Term: Supply Chain Snakes and Ladders

Make your own game!
Black and white photo of a group of women standing in a line outside wearing knitted swimwear.
24 February 2027 12:30pm–1:15pm

Archivist’s Talk: Beyond the Label

How we’ve been doing the right thing for colleagues, customers and communities since 1884
Colour photo of people in a museum
12 March 2027 12:30pm–1:30pm

Archivist’s Talk and Tour: M&S Archive Celebrates 15 Years!

Celebrate our 15th anniversary with cake and a tour
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The Archive will be closed from Monday 14 December, reopening on Thursday 7 January.
Monday-Friday and second Saturday of every month 10am-4pm
Bank Holidays - closed

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Tel: 0208 7182 800

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