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SUMMARY:Explore the streets of Witney this summer\, with our Weathervane Treasure Hunt!
DESCRIPTION:Are you getting out and about in Witney with your family this summer holiday? Take part in our Treasure Hunt and win a prize!\nOur cockerel weathervane\, as seen in our museum logo\, came home to the museum after a trip away for some remedial conservation work and a new mount thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund \n🕵🏼‍♀️ To celebrate we’ve created a Weathervane Trail Treasure hunt around Witney! \nCome into the museum from the 25th July to collect your Challenge sheet. \nThen\, hunt for posters showing the cockerel weathervane in shop and business windows nearby to find the answers! \nReturn your completed Treasure Hunt answer sheet to the Museum by the 12th September\, to collect a prize. \nHappy Treasure Hunting! \n📍Find us in Gloucester Court Mews\, 75 High St\, Witney OX28 6JA\, near the junction with Witan Way
URL:https://www.witneymuseum.org.uk/event/explore-the-streets-of-witney-this-summer-with-our-weathervane-treasure-hunt/
LOCATION:Witney and District Museum\, 75 High Street\, OX28 6JA
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Museum Explorers - Kick off!
DESCRIPTION:Explore\, Create and Discover This Summer! \nJoin us at Witney & District Museum for Museum Explorers\, our exciting programme of family activities throughout the summer holidays. \nThis 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 a kit that’s ready for match day. Will your design be bold and modern\, or inspired by Witney’s past? The choice is yours! \nPerfect for  children and their families. Come along and discover the stories that make Witney unique. All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAll workshops are free although donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.witneymuseum.org.uk/event/museum-explorers-summer-holiday-activities-2/
LOCATION:Witney and District Museum\, 75 High Street\, OX28 6JA
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260721T163912Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Explorers - Woolly Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Explore\, Create and Discover This Summer! \nJoin us at Witney & District Museum for Museum Explorers\, our exciting programme of family activities throughout the summer holidays. \nThis 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 and create your own unique artwork inspired by the museum’s famous blanket collection. Whether you make swirling patterns\, playful pictures or abstract designs\, let your imagination run wild with one of Witney’s most iconic materials. \nPerfect for  children and their families. Come along and discover the stories that make Witney unique. All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAll workshops are free although donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.witneymuseum.org.uk/event/museum-explorers-summer-holiday-activities-3/
LOCATION:Witney and District Museum\, 75 High Street\, OX28 6JA
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260721T164045Z
CREATED:20260623T133702Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Explorers - Railway Reads
DESCRIPTION:Explore\, Create and Discover This Summer! \nJoin us at Witney & District Museum for Museum Explorers\, our exciting programme of family activities throughout the summer holidays. \nThis 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 design a colourful bookmark that’s perfect for keeping your place in your favourite book. Whether you choose a classic steam engine or invent your own railway design\, your bookmark is sure to be first class! \nPerfect for  children and their families. Come along and discover the stories that make Witney unique. All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAll workshops are free although donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.witneymuseum.org.uk/event/museum-explorers-summer-holiday-activities-4/
LOCATION:Witney and District Museum\, 75 High Street\, OX28 6JA
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Heritage Walking Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nExplore the remains of the Bishop’s Palace\, once home to the powerful Bishops of Winchester\nDiscover the history behind the Buttercross\, a medieval marketplace.\nEngaging storytelling brings history to life with local legends\, surprising facts\, and little-known secrets.\n\nTour Details: \nStarting Point: Bishop’s Palace ruins\nDuration: Approximately 90 minutes\nEasy-paced walking with stops for stories and photos \nWhether you’re a history enthusiast\, a local wanting to learn more\, or a visitor exploring Oxfordshire\, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Witney’s past. \nTo book your spot please email admin@Witneymuseum.org.uk or call 01993 775915. Spaces are limited so book today!
URL:https://www.witneymuseum.org.uk/event/heritage-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Bishops Palace\, 15 Station Ln\, Witney\, OX28 4BB
CATEGORIES:Adult,Tour,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T103000
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SUMMARY:Museum Explorers - Whatever the Weather
DESCRIPTION:Explore\, Create and Discover This Summer! \nJoin us at Witney & District Museum for Museum Explorers\, our exciting programme of family activities throughout the summer holidays. \nThis 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 of years. Then design your own unique weather vane! Will you choose a traditional cockerel\, a favourite animal or invent a brand-new symbol for Witney? Create a colourful design to take home and let your imagination soar with the wind. \nPerfect for  children and their families. Come along and discover the stories that make Witney unique. All materials are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAll workshops are free although donations are welcome.
URL:https://www.witneymuseum.org.uk/event/museum-explorers-summer-holiday-activities-5/
LOCATION:Witney and District Museum\, 75 High Street\, OX28 6JA
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T183507Z
CREATED:20260415T171404Z
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SUMMARY:Bell History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat You’ll Discover: \n\nThe History of Witney’s Bell Tower – Built in the 15th century\, standing tall for over 500 years.\nThe Chance to Chime: have a go a ringing a bell\nThe Bells & Their Stories – Learn about the famous bells and their role in Witney’s past.\n\nStanding proudly at the end of Church Green\, the 156ft spire and grand size of St Mary’s Church reflect the town’s wealth and importance during the Middle Ages\, much of it built on the wool trade. The church was likely founded by the Bishops of Winchester between 1070 and 1100\, possibly on the site of an earlier Saxon church. The present building dates mainly from the 13th century and was dedicated in\nThis exclusive event is perfect for history lovers\, families\, and anyone curious about Witney’s heritage. Don’t miss your chance to see the town from a whole new perspective! \nMeeting Point: St Mary’s Church\, Church Green\, Witney\, Oxfordshire OX28 4AW \nDuration: 60-90 minutes \nLimited spaces so booking essential. To book please contact the museum on: \nemail: admin@Witneymuseum.org.uk \nPhone: 01993 775915
URL:https://www.witneymuseum.org.uk/event/bell-history-tour-2/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Green\, Witney\, OX28 4AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Tour
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