News & Events for Wallingford Museum
Castle Day @ Wallingford Museum
Castle Day @ Wallingford Museum
This year we are focusing on Wallingford Castle. Besides displays about the castle and the research that has been done, we shall be asking people to help build a model of Wallingford Castle during the day!
Also in attendance will be our special Castle Knight with a wonderful display of weapons, armour and other things that would have been in daily use in the castle. He is very keen to tell people about how things were made and used.
There will also be other ‘hands-on’ activities for children and adults alike, providing a great opportunity for a family day out with a difference.
Sat 18 August 11am - 4pm
Entry will be by Museum ticket at the door: £5 per adult but all accompanied children are FREE
Wallingford Museum @ BunkFest
Wallingford Museum has three special offers for the town’s BunkFest:-
Firstly, extended Opening Hours .....
Tuesday to Friday 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday 10.30am - 5pm
Secondly, special admission prices ......
Between Friday 31st Aug and Sunday 2nd Sept the Museum is offering a special 2-for-1 admission. Two adults can enjoy the Museum for just £5 in total (normally £5 each). Accompanied children are FREE.
Thirdly, a Festival Walk ......
On Sunday 2nd Sept, you are invited to take a gentle stroll around our lovely historic town, ably led by a member of The Wallingford Historical & Archaeological Society. TWHAS is very active in the town, running the Wallingford Museum, researching the town's history and presenting talks throughout the year.
The walk is FREE (donations never refused!), but it would also be an excellent opportunity to combine it with a visit to the Museum to see this year's special exhibitions and to learn the latest local research about Agatha Christie.
Meet for the walk at Wallingford Museum at 11am, and be back by 1pm.
Agatha Christie Day 2018
On Saturday 8th Sept there will be a special Agatha Christie Day.
Guided walks from the Town Hall - town history walk at 11am, special Agatha Christie and Midsomer Murders walk at 2.30pm. Visit Wallingford Museum for the Queen of Crime exhibition revealing her connection with the town. Follow a self-guided trail from to Cholsey visiting Agatha's grave in Cholsey churchyard (or travel by heritage train).
https://www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com/running-days
Please contact Judy Dewey on 01491 651127 or judy@piepowder.co.uk if you would like further information
Regular Town Walks
Guided Historic Town Walks on Saturday mornings have recommenced for 2018, starting from the Town Hall at 11.00am. Walks last 1 - 2 hours and cost £5 per head, money which will be donated to support Wallingford Museum.
These are general walks covering the rich history of our town, but also touching on the links with Agatha Christie and 'Midsomer Murders'. They will appeal to residents and visitors alike.
If you’d like to organise a Town Walk like this for your group / society / school at a different time, then please contact Philip Burton on 01491-836200 or pburton6@talktalk.net
Our Walks can be led by a German-speaking guide - please contact Philip in advance to arrange.
Alternatively, we also offer more specialist history walks by arrangement - an in-depth view of the Town or Castle, or of Agatha Christie's 42 years in the town - tailored to your group's interests. (These walks can also be combined with a visit to Wallingford Museum).
To pursue this option, please contact Judy Dewey on 01491- 651127 or judy@piepowder.co.uk
‘Treasures with Tales’ Exhibition 2018
There's been a great response to the public appeal for the loan of 'Treasures with Tales' items for our new 2018 exhibition at Wallingford Museum.
Our volunteers are delighted to have had a wide variety of fascinating objects brought in, each with its own special significance - from exotic to fun to poignant - or just beautiful! Visitors are able to follow the 'Treasures Trail' and discover these things for themselves throughout the museum. Each will have its own 'tale' displayed and can be enjoyed by the whole family. The treasures are woven in amongst our other exhibitions which include not only the story of Wallingford's Saxon origins, its great Royal castle, the town's links with Agatha Christie, but also updates on the recent archaeology that is being uncovered by new developments around the town.
Look out for special events this year including Town and Castle history walks (31 March), A Night at the Museum (18 May and 26 Oct), Family Archaeology Day (28 July), BunkFest offers, and a Castle Day (18 Aug).
Lots of fascinating things to see and enjoy!
Exhibitions at Wallingford Museum in 2018
Wallingford Museum opens for its 2018 season on 1st March. There will be a special 'Treasures with Tales' exhibition featuring objects from the Town's residents. All the objects will have a particular tale to tell - should be fascinating!
Also see 'Wallingford Castle - the Inside Story', presenting a closer look at different parts of the castle exploring how the town and castle were linked by many essential services.
What did Wallingford Castle look like?
Wallingford Castle was one of the greatest royal strongholds of Medieval England, and it ranked alongside the Tower of London and Windsor Castle in its importance in the Thames valley. When Wallingford Museum opened with its new exhibitions on 1st March there was also on display a new artistic impression of the Castle. The new illustration has been produced by Museum volunteer June Strong, whose striking drawing brings to life the amazing details discovered in newly translated documents and investigations, revealing the daily life and the layout of the Castle.
Of course our 'resident' attractions also include 'The Wallingford Story' - a sight-and-sound experience, the ever-expanding exhibition 'At home with the Queen of Crime: Agatha Christie', and the 'Midsomer Murders' display, showing Wallingford's connections with this popular TV series.
If you come early in the season, your £5 entry ticket will give you terrific value, as you’ll be able to return as many times as you like for no extra cost - children are free.
Can you help us?
Wallingford Museum is looking for people to help with the running of this popular attraction and we would love to hear from you if you have half a day or more to spare once a month. Our band of volunteer custodians are critical to the museum's success and we need people to greet visitors and be in attendance for a morning or afternoon once a month between March and November.
No previous experience necessary other than a desire to meet people!
Please contact Jenny Carpenter on 01491 826734 or email: jenacarpenter@hotmail.co.uk
This year we are focusing on Wallingford Castle. Besides displays about the castle and the research that has been done, we shall be asking people to help build a model of Wallingford Castle during the day!
Also in attendance will be our special Castle Knight with a wonderful display of weapons, armour and other things that would have been in daily use in the castle. He is very keen to tell people about how things were made and used.
There will also be other ‘hands-on’ activities for children and adults alike, providing a great opportunity for a family day out with a difference.
Sat 18 August 11am - 4pm
Entry will be by Museum ticket at the door: £5 per adult but all accompanied children are FREE
Wallingford Museum @ BunkFest
Wallingford Museum has three special offers for the town’s BunkFest:-
Firstly, extended Opening Hours .....
Tuesday to Friday 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday 10.30am - 5pm
Secondly, special admission prices ......
Between Friday 31st Aug and Sunday 2nd Sept the Museum is offering a special 2-for-1 admission. Two adults can enjoy the Museum for just £5 in total (normally £5 each). Accompanied children are FREE.
Thirdly, a Festival Walk ......
On Sunday 2nd Sept, you are invited to take a gentle stroll around our lovely historic town, ably led by a member of The Wallingford Historical & Archaeological Society. TWHAS is very active in the town, running the Wallingford Museum, researching the town's history and presenting talks throughout the year.
The walk is FREE (donations never refused!), but it would also be an excellent opportunity to combine it with a visit to the Museum to see this year's special exhibitions and to learn the latest local research about Agatha Christie.
Meet for the walk at Wallingford Museum at 11am, and be back by 1pm.
Agatha Christie Day 2018
On Saturday 8th Sept there will be a special Agatha Christie Day.
Guided walks from the Town Hall - town history walk at 11am, special Agatha Christie and Midsomer Murders walk at 2.30pm. Visit Wallingford Museum for the Queen of Crime exhibition revealing her connection with the town. Follow a self-guided trail from to Cholsey visiting Agatha's grave in Cholsey churchyard (or travel by heritage train).
https://www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com/running-days
Please contact Judy Dewey on 01491 651127 or judy@piepowder.co.uk if you would like further information
Regular Town Walks
Guided Historic Town Walks on Saturday mornings have recommenced for 2018, starting from the Town Hall at 11.00am. Walks last 1 - 2 hours and cost £5 per head, money which will be donated to support Wallingford Museum.
These are general walks covering the rich history of our town, but also touching on the links with Agatha Christie and 'Midsomer Murders'. They will appeal to residents and visitors alike.
If you’d like to organise a Town Walk like this for your group / society / school at a different time, then please contact Philip Burton on 01491-836200 or pburton6@talktalk.net
Our Walks can be led by a German-speaking guide - please contact Philip in advance to arrange.
Alternatively, we also offer more specialist history walks by arrangement - an in-depth view of the Town or Castle, or of Agatha Christie's 42 years in the town - tailored to your group's interests. (These walks can also be combined with a visit to Wallingford Museum).
To pursue this option, please contact Judy Dewey on 01491- 651127 or judy@piepowder.co.uk
‘Treasures with Tales’ Exhibition 2018
There's been a great response to the public appeal for the loan of 'Treasures with Tales' items for our new 2018 exhibition at Wallingford Museum.
Our volunteers are delighted to have had a wide variety of fascinating objects brought in, each with its own special significance - from exotic to fun to poignant - or just beautiful! Visitors are able to follow the 'Treasures Trail' and discover these things for themselves throughout the museum. Each will have its own 'tale' displayed and can be enjoyed by the whole family. The treasures are woven in amongst our other exhibitions which include not only the story of Wallingford's Saxon origins, its great Royal castle, the town's links with Agatha Christie, but also updates on the recent archaeology that is being uncovered by new developments around the town.
Look out for special events this year including Town and Castle history walks (31 March), A Night at the Museum (18 May and 26 Oct), Family Archaeology Day (28 July), BunkFest offers, and a Castle Day (18 Aug).
Lots of fascinating things to see and enjoy!
Exhibitions at Wallingford Museum in 2018
Wallingford Museum opens for its 2018 season on 1st March. There will be a special 'Treasures with Tales' exhibition featuring objects from the Town's residents. All the objects will have a particular tale to tell - should be fascinating!
Also see 'Wallingford Castle - the Inside Story', presenting a closer look at different parts of the castle exploring how the town and castle were linked by many essential services.
What did Wallingford Castle look like?
Wallingford Castle was one of the greatest royal strongholds of Medieval England, and it ranked alongside the Tower of London and Windsor Castle in its importance in the Thames valley. When Wallingford Museum opened with its new exhibitions on 1st March there was also on display a new artistic impression of the Castle. The new illustration has been produced by Museum volunteer June Strong, whose striking drawing brings to life the amazing details discovered in newly translated documents and investigations, revealing the daily life and the layout of the Castle.
Of course our 'resident' attractions also include 'The Wallingford Story' - a sight-and-sound experience, the ever-expanding exhibition 'At home with the Queen of Crime: Agatha Christie', and the 'Midsomer Murders' display, showing Wallingford's connections with this popular TV series.
If you come early in the season, your £5 entry ticket will give you terrific value, as you’ll be able to return as many times as you like for no extra cost - children are free.
Can you help us?
Wallingford Museum is looking for people to help with the running of this popular attraction and we would love to hear from you if you have half a day or more to spare once a month. Our band of volunteer custodians are critical to the museum's success and we need people to greet visitors and be in attendance for a morning or afternoon once a month between March and November.
No previous experience necessary other than a desire to meet people!
Please contact Jenny Carpenter on 01491 826734 or email: jenacarpenter@hotmail.co.uk