August Events at the Museum:

Nature Week 2nd-6th - Lots of activities on site including Mini Beast Hunts, Nature talks and trails and much more. Contact museum for details.



Churches Trust Weekend 07th-08th
Artist Week 9th-15th - Arty activities on site all week, Come discover your creative side. Contact the museum for further details.



Morgan Classic Car Rally 14th-15th - Classic Cars On site

Cottage Cooking Week 21st-27th - This annual event returns so visitors can experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of our cottages as our volunteers bring them to life.

Rosa Mundi 29th-30th - This brilliant group of re-enactors take over the museum once more to give visitors an insight into medieval life.

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