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
Family Archaeology Day
On Saturday 27 July from 11am – 4pm, Wallingford Museum has organised another exciting Family Archaeology Day at the Museum.
This event will show the role that metal detecting can play, and see some results it has achieved in the Wallingford area. Meet local metal detectorists and see their favourite finds. Bring along your own finds for identification by our archaeological experts.
Bring along your fossils to show our expert, Steve Head, who will be on hand to identify anything you might have found. Steve will also be able to show you some of his own fossil collection from around the world.
You’ll be able learn all about how archaeology is done and see the results of recent work carried out throughout Wallingford. Then you can find out how to begin to identify the sort of pottery that helps to date the finds from archaeology, and even try making your own pots for fun!
So there’s plenty of family entertainment for this special archaeology day!
Entry is by Museum ticket at the door - £5 per adult (which gives unlimited entry until 30 November) but accompanied children are FREE.
Why not complement your visit by joining Wallingford's popular Guided Historic Town Walks, held on Saturdays starting from the Town Hall at 11am. The Walks are led by knowledgeable volunteers from Wallingford Museum, last 1 - 2 hours and cost £5 per head.
On Saturday 27 July from 11am – 4pm, Wallingford Museum has organised another exciting Family Archaeology Day at the Museum.
This event will show the role that metal detecting can play, and see some results it has achieved in the Wallingford area. Meet local metal detectorists and see their favourite finds. Bring along your own finds for identification by our archaeological experts.
Bring along your fossils to show our expert, Steve Head, who will be on hand to identify anything you might have found. Steve will also be able to show you some of his own fossil collection from around the world.
You’ll be able learn all about how archaeology is done and see the results of recent work carried out throughout Wallingford. Then you can find out how to begin to identify the sort of pottery that helps to date the finds from archaeology, and even try making your own pots for fun!
So there’s plenty of family entertainment for this special archaeology day!
Entry is by Museum ticket at the door - £5 per adult (which gives unlimited entry until 30 November) but accompanied children are FREE.
Why not complement your visit by joining Wallingford's popular Guided Historic Town Walks, held on Saturdays starting from the Town Hall at 11am. The Walks are led by knowledgeable volunteers from Wallingford Museum, last 1 - 2 hours and cost £5 per head.
Summer Holiday Family Fun
Wallingford Museum has a series of mini-challenges during the summer holidays, and a special 'Mystery Day' !
By popular request, these are interactive family friendly events.
Our mini-challenges will be spread over five weeks, with a new challenge each week. Just drop in during our usual opening hours - you will need about 30 minutes to complete the challenge.
Each challenge runs from Tuesday to Sunday, starting Tuesday 30 July and ending Sunday 1 September, with the following themes:-
1 Hunt the Dragons
2 Solve the Picture Puzzles
3 Get the Emojis
4 Solve the Word Puzzles
5 Read the Runes
Complete three challenges over 3 weeks to win a prize from the museum shop, (one entry per person)!
Our 'Mystery Day' is an Experiment Day on Sat 17 August!
Have you ever wondered how things used to work? This is your chance to try writing in hieroglyphics, spinning wool, making a magnetic compass and other simple experiments and games. Just drop into the Museum any time between 11am and 4pm to have some fun experimenting!
Entry is by Museum ticket at the door - £5 per adult (which gives unlimited entry until 30 November) but accompanied children are FREE.
Wallingford Museum has a series of mini-challenges during the summer holidays, and a special 'Mystery Day' !
By popular request, these are interactive family friendly events.
Our mini-challenges will be spread over five weeks, with a new challenge each week. Just drop in during our usual opening hours - you will need about 30 minutes to complete the challenge.
Each challenge runs from Tuesday to Sunday, starting Tuesday 30 July and ending Sunday 1 September, with the following themes:-
1 Hunt the Dragons
2 Solve the Picture Puzzles
3 Get the Emojis
4 Solve the Word Puzzles
5 Read the Runes
Complete three challenges over 3 weeks to win a prize from the museum shop, (one entry per person)!
Our 'Mystery Day' is an Experiment Day on Sat 17 August!
Have you ever wondered how things used to work? This is your chance to try writing in hieroglyphics, spinning wool, making a magnetic compass and other simple experiments and games. Just drop into the Museum any time between 11am and 4pm to have some fun experimenting!
Entry is by Museum ticket at the door - £5 per adult (which gives unlimited entry until 30 November) but accompanied children are FREE.
Agatha Christie Weekend 2019
Planning is nearing completion 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.
+ Science Oxford's CSI Forensic Challenge
+ A talk: 'Murder Most Flowery: Agatha Christie's Use of Horticulture in the Creation and Solving of Whodunits'
+ Exhibitions: 'At home with Queen of Crime; and 'A is for Agatha' art exhibition
Heritage train
+ Guided walks around Wallingford, and Cholsey churchyard
+ Guided walk along the Agatha Christie Trail from Wallingford to Cholsey
+ View the Town Hall treasures
+ Refreshments in Cholsey, and Vintage Tea in Wallingford Town hall
+ and much more +
Further details appearing regularly on this website..... click here
Regular Town Walks
Our popular Guided Historic Town Walks take place every Saturday mornings at 11am from the Town Hall, until 28 Sept. 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, until 28 Sept. 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.