History & Heritage

Open days, heritage walks, and talks about things that happened on this exact spot four hundred years ago. Riveting stuff, genuinely.

Likely freeHistory & Heritage

Dementia Cafe

Dementia Harborough hold a café once a month as a place to meet for coffee, cake and activities, while sharing experiences, information and support. The sessions are open to people with dementia, their families and carers, to talk, to share and to socialise. The Café meets on the third Tuesday o

Tue 21 JulGriffin Trail

via Griffin TrailLocal gem

History & Heritage

An Exploration of Fairfield’s History

Once a village in its own right, Fairfield has a rich and distinctive past. Join a Discover Buxton guide to explore historic farmsteads, influential families and the folklore passed down through generations on this atmospheric walk. Route not wheelchair accessible and includes uneven, muddy paths and inclines. Meet at Fairfield War Memorial, The … Continued

Tue 21 JulBuxton International Festival

via Buxton International FestivalLocal gem

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History & Heritage

Heritage Centre Working Group

The Heritage Centre Working Group is made up of voluntary members, who dedicate their time to actively researching and recording historical events and industrial heritage within Llanhilleth and the surrounding ward. The group meets every Tuesday...

Tue 21 JulLlanhilleth Miners Institute

via Llanhilleth Miners InstituteLocal gem

History & Heritage

Heritage Hosts Meet and Greet

Join our Graylingwell Heritage Host volunteers in the Chapel and learn more about the history of the site. Ask questions and discover something new!

Tue 21 JulThe learning pods

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History & Heritage

Heritage Hosts Meet and Greet

Join our Graylingwell Heritage Host volunteers in the Chapel and learn more about the history of the site. Ask questions and discover something new!

Tue 21 JulGraylingwell Chapel Community Centre

via Graylingwell Chapel Community Centre

History & Heritage

Around £2.50

Brilliant Beasties at American Museum & Gardens

|---| About Join these monthly sessions for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers. You will be singing, rhyming, storytelling and making, while learning all about the Brilliant Beasties, our animal friends. Children will be encouraged to explore their creativity, while building confidence to join in with the fun. Early booking is recommended. Each session will be led by Sally Warhurst who has many years of experience working with early years and is passionate about encouraging children to explore their creativity, while building their confidence to join in with simple songs and storytelling with actions and props. Suitable for ages under 5. Guide Prices Members: £2.50 Non-members: £10 (includes access to gardens) Book Tickets Online Show Facilities

Tue 21 JulPulteney Weir

via Pulteney WeirLocal gem

History & HeritageWellness & Wellbeing

Canal & Rivers Trust Canalside Walk

Union Wharf [Market Harborough]

Tue 21 JulGriffin Trail

via Griffin TrailLocal gem

History & Heritage

Around £10

Summer Holidays at the National Coal Mining Museum

Get ready for weeks of amazing entertainment with interactive family shows, hands-on craft workshops, pop-up beach with music, and classic giant holiday games, special events and performances, creative trails, horsekeeper talks plus much, much more.

Tue 21 JulWork Rest or Play

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History & Heritage

History of Ottery St. Mary Schools by Andrea Cook

Andrea will take us on a journey through the Victorian and Edwardian Eras to the First World War, discovering along the way many historical events and stories linked to Ottery’s schools.

Tue 21 Jul09:00The Institute

via The Institute

History & Heritage

My First Museum Tour - Summer

Join us at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery where we are giving families the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, child friendly tour of the museum.We'll discuss what makes a museum, discover some of the history of the museum, examine the exhibits and most importantly, show you how to make the most of your visit!Our Museum & Art Gallery has many opportunities for families to enjoy themselves, including reading corners to spaces for drawing.To start the tour, we will meet at the top of the stairs by the main entrance. From there, we will explore most of the museum. The museum is accessible via a lift on Edmund Street or steps on Chamberlain Square.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

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History & Heritage

My First Museum Tour - Summer

Join us at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery where we are giving families the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, child friendly tour of the museum.We'll discuss what makes a museum, discover some of the history of the museum, examine the exhibits and most importantly, show you how to make the most of your visit!Our Museum & Art Gallery has many opportunities for families to enjoy themselves, including reading corners to spaces for drawing.To start the tour, we will meet at the top of the stairs by the main entrance. From there, we will explore most of the museum. The museum is accessible via a lift on Edmund Street or steps on Chamberlain Square.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Sarehole Mill

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

CommunityHistory & Heritage

Around £5

Tuesday Work Days

Visit the Crofton Beam Engines site every Tuesday to see volunteers maintaining and repairing the historic machinery and grounds, with knowledgeable guides available.

Tue 21 Jul11:00Crofton Beam Engines

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Festivals & EventsHistory & Heritage

Festival of Archaeology at Chedworth Roman Villa

Join us this summer as we bring archaeology to life with the Festival of Archaeology. Across two weeks, discover Roman life and the history of the site through a changing programme of archaeological activities, demonstrations, and living history characters. What you might discover: * Roman Cooking & Bread Making – See how food was prepared in the Roman world and explore ancient ingredients and techniques. 18th/19th/24th/30th/1st * Corn Grinding – Try your hand at processing grain the Roman way. 18th/19th/24th/30th/1st * Natural Wool Dyeing – Learn how colour was created using plants and natural materials. 21st/22nd * Living History Crafts & Archaeology – Meet skilled craftspeople and explore how we uncover the past. 18th/19th * Grand Dining Room Cleaning – Conservation in action. See how we care for and conserve this important space. * The Lost Voices of Chedworth – Discover stories from the past through engaging talks and interpretation. 23rd/29th Special event: Saturday 25 July – Join archaeologist Dr Martin Papworth for a special guided tours, sharing expert insights into the history and discoveries of the site. Meet characters from the past: * Dr Quintus – A knowledgeable Roman Doctor explains how the Romans used nature in medicine. 20th/26th/31st * Flora, Roman Botanist – Discover the plants Romans used for food and daily life. * James Farrer, Victorian Antiquarian – Step into the 19th century and learn about early discoveries at the site. 23rd/28th/29th

Tue 21 Jul11:00Chedworth Roman Villa

via Chedworth Roman Villa

History & Heritage

Local history group

A local history group meets every Tuesday during term time only from 10am to midday.

Tue 21 Jul11:00Knaresborough Library

via Knaresborough LibraryLocal gem

History & Heritage

Tours of the King's Bastion — Museum of Gloucester

We found this gem on Discovery Centre, Museum of Gloucester's website. Tours of the King's Bastion — Museum of Gloucester — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Tue 21 Jul11:30Discovery Centre, Museum of Gloucester

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History & Heritage

Sneak Peek Tours

Booking in advance isn’t needed, collect a ticket on arrival from visitor welcome, tickets are subject to availability. Meet one of our conservation team who'll give you a glimpse behind the scenes in the house. Tours are free and included in general admission.

Tue 21 Jul11:30Nymans

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Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

The Grand Tour Exhibition at A la Ronde

Step into the world of 18th century travel with The Grand Tour at A la Ronde. Discover the remarkable journey of Jane and Mary Parminter, two women who defied expectations to explore Europe at a time when the Grand Tour was largely reserved for wealthy young men. From Paris to the Alps, their travels shaped the design, collections, and character of A la Ronde. See souvenirs from their journey, pages from Jane’s diary, and an original Grand Tour board game you can play yourself.

Tue 21 Jul11:30A la Ronde

via A la Ronde

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