News & Events for Wallingford Museum
New Visitor and Archive Facilities; and Archaeological Store
Wallingford Museum is extremely pleased and grateful to announce that it has been awarded a grant by the LEADER fund to extend and improve its facilities.
For further information, please click here.
A Night at the Museum
Wallingford Museum will have a special one-off evening opening at half price (Adults £2.50, accompanied children free as usual), on Friday 26th Oct (6pm to 9pm) offering a chance to see our current exhibitions and also take a look 'behind the scenes' at a time when we are usually closed. You can also find out more about how the museum is run and what opportunities there are to join the team of volunteers!
Study Day
Oxfordshire Local History Association Study Day in Wallingford - Saturday 3 November, 10am - 3.45pm.
We are delighted that the Oxfordshire Local History Association (OLHA)
has chosen to visit Wallingford for a Study Day this year. It will be held in the Methodist Church, St Leonard’s Square. The Wallingford Historical and Archaeological Society (TWHAS) has assisted by supplying speakers and a walk guide.
The morning session has two talks: Wallingford - an introduction to its history and a focus on its Anglo-Saxon origins (Judy Dewey) and Wallingford Castle: Royal Stronghold, Royal Residence (Katharine Keats-Rohan).
On offer in the afternoon will be a visit to the museum and a guided walk round the Castle. The cost of the day is £10.
If you would like to attend, full details of the programme and a booking form can be found below.
Wallingford Museum will have a special one-off evening opening at half price (Adults £2.50, accompanied children free as usual), on Friday 26th Oct (6pm to 9pm) offering a chance to see our current exhibitions and also take a look 'behind the scenes' at a time when we are usually closed. You can also find out more about how the museum is run and what opportunities there are to join the team of volunteers!
Study Day
Oxfordshire Local History Association Study Day in Wallingford - Saturday 3 November, 10am - 3.45pm.
We are delighted that the Oxfordshire Local History Association (OLHA)
has chosen to visit Wallingford for a Study Day this year. It will be held in the Methodist Church, St Leonard’s Square. The Wallingford Historical and Archaeological Society (TWHAS) has assisted by supplying speakers and a walk guide.
The morning session has two talks: Wallingford - an introduction to its history and a focus on its Anglo-Saxon origins (Judy Dewey) and Wallingford Castle: Royal Stronghold, Royal Residence (Katharine Keats-Rohan).
On offer in the afternoon will be a visit to the museum and a guided walk round the Castle. The cost of the day is £10.
If you would like to attend, full details of the programme and a booking form can be found below.
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Agatha Christie Weekend 2019
Planning is in progress for the next Agatha Christie Weekend with events taking place in Wallingford and Cholsey.
It will be held from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th Sept 2019.
Further details will be appearing on this website.
Regular Town Walks
Our popular Guided Historic Town Walks on Saturday mornings have now been completed for 2018, but will commence again at 11am on Sat 6 April 2019 from the Town Hall. 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 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 opened for its 2018 season on 1st March. There is a special 'Treasures with Tales' exhibition featuring objects from the Town's residents. All the objects have a particular tale to tell - 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
Planning is in progress for the next Agatha Christie Weekend with events taking place in Wallingford and Cholsey.
It will be held from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th Sept 2019.
Further details will be appearing on this website.
Regular Town Walks
Our popular Guided Historic Town Walks on Saturday mornings have now been completed for 2018, but will commence again at 11am on Sat 6 April 2019 from the Town Hall. 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 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 opened for its 2018 season on 1st March. There is a special 'Treasures with Tales' exhibition featuring objects from the Town's residents. All the objects have a particular tale to tell - 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