Did you know a zine can be anything you want it to be — a mini-magazine, a collage book, a journal, or even a pocket-sized comic? Join us at Witney and District Museum from 10am–1pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025 for a free, family-friendly drop-in workshop where you’ll get the chance to create your very […]
Royal Connections Did you know that Queen Emma of Normandy—who lived over 1,000 years ago—was once a landowner in Witney? Her legacy still lives on in places like Queen Emma’s Dyke and Queen Emma’s Primary School! To celebrate Witney’s royal connections, we’re inviting you to join us from 10am–1pm on Wednesday 20th August at Witney and […]
As Witney turns pink join us to celebrate 25 years of Witney in Pink. Did you know that Witney in Pink began back in 2000 as a small community event with a cake and bric-a-brac stall and over the last 25 years has raised over £300,000! Founded by local resident Jeanne, with the help of her […]
Found Something Curious? Bring it Along! Join us from for a fascinating, free drop-in event with Finds Liaison Officer Ed Caswell. Whether you’ve discovered something while gardening, walking the dog, or metal detecting, now’s your chance to find out more! You can: 🔍 Bring along your mystery objects – Ed will help identify archaeological finds […]
This St George’s Day, step into the world of legend and craft your very own dragon! Inspired by the tale of St George and the dragon, this family-friendly workshop lets you create dragons of all shapes, sizes, and personalities, from fearsome fire-breathers to mysterious, magical beasts. Perfect for all ages, this workshop celebrates creativity, storytelling, […]
This May Day, celebrate spring as generations of Witney families have done before, with colour, creativity and coming together. May has long been a time of fairs, garlands, music and dancing in the town, marking the turning of the seasons and a moment of shared celebration. Inspired by these local traditions, families are invited to […]
Looking for something to do this holiday? Join us for a Museum Explorer Session and discover the stories hidden inside the museum. Families are invited to explore the galleries together, uncover surprising objects and take part in a hands-on creative activity inspired by what you find. Each session offers something a little different. What will […]
The second Saturday of every month we invite families to join us to discover hidden stories and get crafting with us at Witney and District Museum. Perfect for all ages. No experience needed and all materials are provided. Children and young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is a relaxed, drop-in […]
We're excited to be back at Witney Cranival this July to bring a little bit of the museum to you. We’ll have: Handling objects for you to discover Badge making for you to have a go at Information on the museum and how to get involved in the museum If you're looking for somewhere to […]
Get ready for a high-flying adventure as we discover the story of Witney Aerodrome and the people who took to the skies from right here in Witney! Join us for a fun-filled Museum Explorers session where you'll make your own paper planes, test your designs, and learn about local aviation history. Can you create a […]
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, take inspiration from the museum's fascinating collections to design and make your own badge. Will you choose a famous blanket, an old toy, a railway object or […]
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 […]