News & Events for Wallingford Museum
Wallingford Museum is delighted to learn that The Wallingford Historical and Archaeological Society has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Full details are here
and more details here
Full details are here
and more details here
Regular Town Walks
Our popular Guided Historic Town Walks take place every Saturday mornings at 11am from the Town Hall, will start again in Spring 2020. Walks last 1 - 2 hours and cost £5 per head, money which will be donated to support Wallingford Museum. The Walks are led by knowledgeable volunteers from 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 / business at a different time (eg lunch time, early evening etc), 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
Our popular Guided Historic Town Walks take place every Saturday mornings at 11am from the Town Hall, will start again in Spring 2020. Walks last 1 - 2 hours and cost £5 per head, money which will be donated to support Wallingford Museum. The Walks are led by knowledgeable volunteers from 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 / business at a different time (eg lunch time, early evening etc), 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
Wallingford Museum Bookshop
During Museum opening hours there are opportunities to visit its popular secondhand bookshop.
We have an excellent selection of good second-hand books (both fiction and non-fiction) at sensible prices.
We look forward to seeing you - it's free to browse!
During Museum opening hours there are opportunities to visit its popular secondhand bookshop.
We have an excellent selection of good second-hand books (both fiction and non-fiction) at sensible prices.
We look forward to seeing you - it's free to browse!
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 busy year ahead at Wallingford Museum
Whilst Wallingford Museum has been closed for winter there has been frantic activity creating new facilities (collections and archaeological store, space for group visits, disabled toilet, new kitchen). These works are nearing completion for our 2019 season opening on 1st March.
Our special exhibition this year presents 'Once upon a time ...... - the changing face of Wallingford ' where you can dip into Wallingford's history, through aerial photos, archaeology, artefacts and archives. Wallingford is presently going through many changes and this exhibition invites you to explore the development of the Town through the ages.
Our exhibitions for 2019 also include: 'Wallingford Castle - the Inside Story'; 'The Wallingford Story' ; 'At home with the Queen of Crime - Agatha Christie', and the 'Midsomer Murders' display.
Look out for special events this year including Castle history walk (30 March), our regular Saturday Town History walks (commence 6 April), A Night at the Museum (17 May and 25 Oct), Family Archaeology Day (27 July), a surprise event (17 Aug), BunkFest offers, and Agatha Christie Weekend (6-8 Sept).
... details of our 2019 exhibitions are here ...
Lots of fascinating things to see and enjoy!
What went on on at Wallingford Museum (in Dec, Jan, Feb)?
Whilst Wallingford Museum was closed for its winter refurbishment, there was frantic activity and excitement whilst Flint House was modified and additional space created in the courtyard. The work modified the ground floor of the Museum to provide a disabled WC and create a space that can now be used by groups visiting the Museum. Additionally, the work replaced two storage sheds, located in the rear yard of the Museum, with a larger single storey timber building which has created purpose-built housing for part of the Museum’s collections and archaeology equipment.
At the same time behind the scenes, a new special exhibition was created entitled 'Once upon a time ...... the changing face of Wallingford' where you can dip into Wallingford's history, through aerial photos, archaeology, artefacts and archives. Wallingford is presently going through many changes and this exhibition invites you to explore the development of the Town through the ages.
Whilst Wallingford Museum has been closed for winter there has been frantic activity creating new facilities (collections and archaeological store, space for group visits, disabled toilet, new kitchen). These works are nearing completion for our 2019 season opening on 1st March.
Our special exhibition this year presents 'Once upon a time ...... - the changing face of Wallingford ' where you can dip into Wallingford's history, through aerial photos, archaeology, artefacts and archives. Wallingford is presently going through many changes and this exhibition invites you to explore the development of the Town through the ages.
Our exhibitions for 2019 also include: 'Wallingford Castle - the Inside Story'; 'The Wallingford Story' ; 'At home with the Queen of Crime - Agatha Christie', and the 'Midsomer Murders' display.
Look out for special events this year including Castle history walk (30 March), our regular Saturday Town History walks (commence 6 April), A Night at the Museum (17 May and 25 Oct), Family Archaeology Day (27 July), a surprise event (17 Aug), BunkFest offers, and Agatha Christie Weekend (6-8 Sept).
... details of our 2019 exhibitions are here ...
Lots of fascinating things to see and enjoy!
What went on on at Wallingford Museum (in Dec, Jan, Feb)?
Whilst Wallingford Museum was closed for its winter refurbishment, there was frantic activity and excitement whilst Flint House was modified and additional space created in the courtyard. The work modified the ground floor of the Museum to provide a disabled WC and create a space that can now be used by groups visiting the Museum. Additionally, the work replaced two storage sheds, located in the rear yard of the Museum, with a larger single storey timber building which has created purpose-built housing for part of the Museum’s collections and archaeology equipment.
At the same time behind the scenes, a new special exhibition was created entitled 'Once upon a time ...... the changing face of Wallingford' where you can dip into Wallingford's history, through aerial photos, archaeology, artefacts and archives. Wallingford is presently going through many changes and this exhibition invites you to explore the development of the Town through the ages.