Explore, Create and Discover This Summer! Join us at Witney & District Museum for Museum Explorers, our exciting programme of family activities throughout the summer holidays. This week, become a football kit designer and create a brand-new strip for Witney! Take inspiration from the town's history, famous blanket industry, local landmarks and colours to design […]
Explore, Create and Discover This Summer! Join us at Witney & District Museum for Museum Explorers, our exciting programme of family activities throughout the summer holidays. This week, get creative with wool and discover why it has been at the heart of Witney's story for centuries. Experiment with colourful strands of wool to doodle, twist […]
Explore, Create and Discover This Summer! Join us at Witney & District Museum for Museum Explorers, our exciting programme of family activities throughout the summer holidays. This week, discover how the railway transformed Witney before creating your own train-inspired bookmark. Take inspiration from historic locomotives, railway tickets, station signs and the museum's railway collection to […]
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Witney on this engaging heritage walking tour! From the medieval ruins of the Bishop’s Palace to the iconic Buttercross, discover the fascinating stories, hidden gems, and architectural wonders that shaped this historic market town. What to Expect: Explore the remains of the Bishop’s Palace, once […]
Explore, Create and Discover This Summer! Join us at Witney & District Museum for Museum Explorers, our exciting programme of family activities throughout the summer holidays. This week, celebrate the return of the museum's historic cockerel weather vane and discover how weather vanes have helped people tell which way the wind is blowing for hundreds […]
Join us for a rare opportunity to explore one of Witney’s most historic sites. From the medieval craftsmanship to the mighty bells that have rung for generations, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the town’s past. What You’ll Discover: The History of Witney’s Bell Tower – Built in the 15th century, standing tall for […]
St Mary’s Church Tour, discover the heart of historic Witney. Join us for a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, a stunning medieval landmark at the heart of Witney. With roots dating back to the 12th century, this beautiful church is full of fascinating stories, hidden details, and centuries of history waiting to be explored. […]
The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker… what did your ancestors do, and what was their daily life like? This year's Heritage Open Days theme, Everyday Histories, celebrates the working lives, routines and traditions that have shaped our communities for generations. Join Witney & District Museum for a guided walking tour of Market Square and […]
The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker… what did your ancestors do, and what was their daily life like? This year's Heritage Open Days theme, Everyday Histories, celebrates the working lives, routines and traditions that have shaped our communities for generations. Join Witney & District Museum for a guided walking tour of Market Square and […]
Does your family come from Witney? Do you have a question about your family’s history? Are you interested in finding out more about genealogy? As part of this year's Heritage Open Days theme, Everyday Histories, join family history expert Peter Bennett from Oxfordshire Family History Society to explore the stories of ordinary people who lived, […]
Join us for a rare opportunity to explore one of Witney’s most historic sites. From the medieval craftsmanship to the mighty bells that have rung for generations, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the town’s past. What You’ll Discover: The History of Witney’s Bell Tower – Built in the 15th century, standing tall for […]
Join us for a talk by Candy Adkins about her mother, the pioneering pilot Jackie Moggridge. Committed to challenging the male-dominated world of aviation, Jackie Moggridge was a passionate pilot who began her career training to fly commercial planes – but was forced out of the cockpit during the Second World War, instead joining the […]