News & Events for Wallingford Museum
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.
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).
The fourth Agatha Christie Weekend was held throughout Wallingford and Cholsey in Sept 2017.
Many thanks, from Wallingford Museum and Cholsey 1000 Plus, to all our visitors who made this another successful occasion.
The 2017 programme can still be viewed HERE
If you would like to be involved in the future, please contact Judy Dewey on 01491 651127 or judy@piepowder.co.uk
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
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.
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).
The fourth Agatha Christie Weekend was held throughout Wallingford and Cholsey in Sept 2017.
Many thanks, from Wallingford Museum and Cholsey 1000 Plus, to all our visitors who made this another successful occasion.
The 2017 programme can still be viewed HERE
If you would like to be involved in the future, please contact Judy Dewey on 01491 651127 or judy@piepowder.co.uk
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