A rare opportunity to view important manuscripts from the Abbey’s Archive. They will include commemorative books, parish registers, a Book of Remembrance and ot...
At the museum: discover what life was like during the Anglo Saxon period with the help of some inspiring re-enactors.
At the Yelde Hall: stories poet and mus...
Get in the spirit for a winter wedding - travel back in time to celebrate with some 17th-century festivities inspired by former residents William Blathwayt and ...
A festive family event with museum volunteers dressed in Victorian costume and lots of Victorian-themed Christmas crafts and activities. Meet the miner’s wife i...
Step back in time for an exciting taste of Benedictine monastic life in the 12th Century. Meet and chat with costumed experts from Angevins (a Living History gr...
Could you compete in the world of Georgian fine dining, where decorative table displays were as important as the food? Be inspired by the museum’s fine porcelai...
An opportunity to discover the artefacts saved during the city’s £154m stabilisation project and explore the visual records created by archaeologists to preserv...
Explore the history behind the craft of Corn Dolly making, share stories and sing songs how they would have weaved together in times gone by with 2 experienced ...
Historical re-enactment group and medieval weapons experts Bowlore will be giving displays throughout the day, with demonstrations, and choreographed combat us...
Explore the archaeological site and create a pop-up Roman Baths. Included in admission price, no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Led by local historian John Girvan, hear about the filming of the 1967 version of Far From the Madding Crowd. Tour starts at Wiltshire Museum; under 11s go free...
Step back in time with us to the 1890s, visit the beautiful Victorian schoolroom and find out how children were educated and visit the schoolmistress’s house an...