Did you know that this year marks the 50th anniversary of Witney Vikings Youth Football Club? To celebrate, we’re inviting you to join us from 10am–3pm on Saturday 12th July at Witney and District Museum for a free, family-friendly drop-in event! Come and get creative as we mark 50 years of local football history with […]
Did you know that Witney Feast has been bringing fun and festivities to the town since 1243? To celebrate this long-standing tradition, we’re inviting you to join us from 10am–1pm on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at Witney and District Museum for a free, family-friendly drop-in workshop! Step right up and get creative as we take […]
Did you know the River Windrush has shaped Witney’s landscape and life for centuries? To celebrate this beautiful local feature, we’re inviting you to join us from 10am–1pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at Witney and District Museum for a free, family-friendly drop-in workshop! Come and get creative as we explore the sights, sounds, and […]
Can you help us draw a giant map of Witney? Join us at Witney and District Museum from 10am–1pm on Wednesday 6th August 2025 for a free, family-friendly drop-in workshop where we’ll be creating a unique map of the town designed by you! Come and get stuck in as we imagine, explore, and draw Witney […]
Join us at Witney and District Museum on Saturday 9th August 2025, between 10am and 3pm, for a full day of free, hands-on family fun! Come and celebrate Witney’s rich glove-making heritage and get creative with a variety of crafts for all ages. You can: 🔑 Make your own leather keyring – Try your hand […]
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 […]