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  • August 2026

  • Tue 11

    Explore the streets of Witney this summer, with our Weathervane Treasure Hunt!

    July 25 - September 12
    Witney and District Museum 75 High Street

    Are you getting out and about in Witney with your family this summer holiday? Take part in our Treasure Hunt and win a prize! Our cockerel weathervane, as seen in […]

    Free
  • September 2026

  • Fri 11

    Heritage Open Day:Occupations at the Bishop’s Palace: Exploring Medieval Witney

    September 11 @ 12:00 - 15:00
    Bishops Palace 15 Station Ln, Witney

    Join Witney & District Museum at Bishops Palace to explore the history of Witney's Bishop's Palace, once the residence of the powerful Bishops of Winchester and a key landmark in […]

  • Sat 12

    Heritage Open Day: Woven with Faith: Methodism and the Making of Witney

    September 12 @ 10:00 - September 18 @ 16:00
    High Street Methodist Church 40 High Street, Witney, United Kingdom

    Have you ever wondered who Vanner Road is named after? Why Early Road carries its name? Or who built the houses on Burford Road, the tall chimney, and the historic […]

    Free
  • Sat 12

    Heritage Open Day: Draw Your Witney!

    September 12 @ 10:30 - 13:00
    Witney and District Museum 75 High Street

    What makes Witney special to you? Is it your favourite café, the park where you play, a much-loved shop, or somewhere that only exists in your imagination? Drop into Witney […]

    Free
  • Sat 12

    Volunteer Open Day

    September 12 @ 10:30 - 13:00
    Witney and District Museum 75 High Street

    Are you passionate about history, community, and preserving the rich heritage of Witney? Witney Museum see themselves as custodians of the past and guardians of the future. We’re looking for […]

    Free
  • Sun 13

    Heritage Open Day: Makers, Merchants & Market Days: A Walk Around the Square – morning

    September 13 @ 11:00 - 12:30
    1 Market Sq - Ye Olde Cross Keys. 1 Market Square, Witney, 1 Market SquareWitney, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sun 13

    Heritage Open Day: Makers, Merchants & Market Days: A Walk Around the Square – afternoon

    September 13 @ 14:00 - 15:30
    1 Market Sq - Ye Olde Cross Keys. 1 Market Square, Witney, 1 Market SquareWitney, United Kingdom

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 19
    Hand written text from the workhouse register

    Heritage Open Day: Family History Surgery

    September 19 @ 11:00 - 14:00
    Witney and District Museum 75 High Street

    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 […]

    Free
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