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Heritage and Culture Warwickshire provide a wide range of services that help local communities and visitors to connect and engage with their local heritage. We aim to safeguard Warwickshire’s archives, history and natural sciences, protect its historic and natural environment and provide high quality arts and cultural opportunities and lifelong learning for everyone in the County and beyond. Heri

tage and Culture Warwickshire run 100's of events annually across the county for children and adults to discover their heritage, have fun and learn something new. There is something for everyone including walks, talks and tours that celebrate our history, crafty workshops, school sessions, one-off events marking special occasions and new exhibitions which highlight and share Warwickshire’s heritage and culture. For more details on our services visit:
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritage

🌈 Pride Month: Hidden Histories from Warwick Castle 🌈This Pride Month, we’re featuring untold stories and the people beh...
09/06/2026

🌈 Pride Month: Hidden Histories from Warwick Castle 🌈

This Pride Month, we’re featuring untold stories and the people behind them. Our new exhibition at Market Hall Museum, Warwick – ‘Warwick Castle Unboxed’ highlights some stories from the past.

From the Warwick Castle Archive:
As a teenager, Lady Sarah Savile shared a secret romance with the iconic Beau Brummell — a renowned leader of fashion, though not of noble title. A recently uncovered letter, penned by Brummell himself, reveals a heartfelt declaration of love preserved within Sarah’s papers.

Later in life, Sarah formed a deep friendship with Lady Louisa Strachan. While the exact nature of their relationship remains unknown, its significance is undeniable. In 1820, the two women were depicted together in a print that hinted at something more than friendship.
Louisa later named her daughter Sarah, perhaps a quiet tribute to their close bond.

🏳️‍🌈 These archives remind us that LGBTQ+ histories have always existed and are part of our shared past.

Wow – what a busy week for Warwickshire Heritage Learning!We’ve been out and about supporting schools across the county,...
07/06/2026

Wow – what a busy week for Warwickshire Heritage Learning!
We’ve been out and about supporting schools across the county, delivering museum experiences straight to the classroom. Our loan boxes have been heading to Park Lane School, Water Orton, and St Nicholas in Nuneaton, covering topics from the Greeks and Ancient Egyptians to Human Evolution and the Seaside.
Why not bring the museum to your classroom? ✨
Our team has also been on the road:

🚐 Four days of Ancient Egyptian workshops at Bilton Juniors
🎲 Toys and games sessions at Studley Infants
🕰️ Stepping back in time with Victorian days at St John’s House for Lady K Leveson School and Bloomfield Infants
🦴 A fantastic day fossil hunting at Cross Hands Quarry with Home Educators

Teachers – you can book a loan box and/or workshop for your class. https://heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritagelearning

TODAY! Ask a GeologistMeet a geologist from at Market Hall Museum and uncover the hidden wonders of Warwickshire. Hand...
06/06/2026

TODAY! Ask a Geologist
Meet a geologist from at Market Hall Museum and uncover the hidden wonders of Warwickshire. Handle local rock and fossil samples, explore them under a microscope, and even bring your own finds to learn more!
⏰ 10:30am–1:30pm
📍 Market Hall Museum
🎟️ FREE – just drop in
A perfect hands-on activity for curious minds—see you there!

It was so lovely to see Mike Townsend our volunteer Beekeeper at our summer volunteer get together on Monday. We celebra...
05/06/2026

It was so lovely to see Mike Townsend our volunteer Beekeeper at our summer volunteer get together on Monday.
We celebrated Mike and his incredible 29 years as our volunteer beekeeper at Market Hall Museum 🐝
Mike’s dedication to our observation hive has been extraordinary, caring for our bees and sharing his knowledge with thousands of visitors. From explaining pollination to the wonders of honey-making, he has inspired curiosity and respect for the natural world.
While we mark his retirement from this role, we’re delighted it’s not goodbye, and look forward to seeing him share his skep-making skills again soon.
Thank you, Mike, for your passion, knowledge, and many years of service — we are so grateful! 💛

It's back this Saturday! Ask a GeologistMeet a geologist from WGCG at Market Hall Museum and uncover the hidden wonders...
04/06/2026

It's back this Saturday! Ask a Geologist
Meet a geologist from WGCG at Market Hall Museum and uncover the hidden wonders of Warwickshire. Handle local rock and fossil samples, explore them under a microscope, and even bring your own finds to learn more!
⏰ 10:30am–1:30pm
📍 Market Hall Museum
🎟️ FREE – just drop in
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Congratulations to Kathryn for 10 Years of Volunteering at Market Hall Museum.We were delighted to celebrate Kathryn and...
04/06/2026

Congratulations to Kathryn for 10 Years of Volunteering at Market Hall Museum.
We were delighted to celebrate Kathryn and her incredible ten years of volunteering on Monday at our Volunteer summer get together.

Since the refurbishment of Market Hall Museum in 2017, Kathryn has been a valued part of the team — welcoming visitors, giving tours, running our “Knit and Natter,” group and helping out at events, Kathryn’s enthusiasm and warmth make her a fantastic ambassador for the Museum, always offering a friendly welcome to all.

Thank you, Kathryn, for your dedication and the lasting impact you’ve made — we are so grateful for everything you do. 💛

Within our museum collection is this fantastic photograph of Smith Street, Warwick, circa 1900 📸While cataloguing the Wa...
03/06/2026

Within our museum collection is this fantastic photograph of Smith Street, Warwick, circa 1900 📸
While cataloguing the Warwick Castle Archive, our archivists and volunteers at the Warwickshire County Record Office discovered just how bustling Warwick was in the 19th century — with thriving shops closely connected to the Earls of Warwick. From grocers like Thacker and Christmas to ironmonger Alex Wylie, and even bakers supplying bread for the Castle’s elephant, the vouchers (bills of sale) bring this lively market town to life.

Join Sue Rigby and Sue Lock to explore these fascinating stories, discover beautifully decorated original vouchers, and learn about the Vouchers Project.
📍 Market Hall Museum
📅 29th June, 2pm - 3.30pm
💷 £12 + booking fee (includes tea & coffee)
🎟 Book: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice

On Monday, we were delighted to welcome our wonderful volunteers to Market Hall Museum for a special thank you event in ...
03/06/2026

On Monday, we were delighted to welcome our wonderful volunteers to Market Hall Museum for a special thank you event in recognition of their incredible support over the past year.

From researching at the County Record Office, guiding tours, and helping at events, to collections care at the museum stores and gardening at St John’s House — our volunteers play a vital role across every aspect of the Heritage and Culture team’s work.

Guests enjoyed cream teas alongside talks about our exciting new exhibition, 'Warwick Castle Unboxed'.

A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you — we truly couldn’t do it without you! 💛

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