Join folklorist Claire Slack to explore the folklore of Wiltshire and the wider world through the objects found in the galleries at Wiltshire Museum.

We'll be sharing stories of magic, folk cures, calendar customs, supernatural creatures, gods and goddesses and more, journeying from prehistoric Wiltshire to modern day Devizes through our archaeological collections.

There will also be an opportunity to visit the Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex exhibition.

The tour will last approximately 90 minutes.

Dates and Times:

Saturday 21 June, 10.30 am
Saturday 19 July, 10.30 am (not 19 June as previously advertised)
Wednesday 23 July, 6.00 pm

Tickets: £11.50 (£5.00 WANHS members) – booking essential. Price includes admission to Museum/exhibition and the tour.

Location: Wiltshire Museum

Accessibility:  The activity will take place in the Museum galleries, located on different floor levels. For those unable to manage the stairs there is a platform lift allowing access to all public areas. 
More details about accessibility can be found here.
If you have any specific access requirements, or queries, please do contact us at hello@wiltshiremuseum.org.uk.

Parking: there is a small car park to the rear of the Museum buildings.  Please park with care and consideration to ensure as many vehicles as possible can use the space.

Terms and Conditions
Unless sold out, online bookings will close at 9 am on the day of the event.
Booking for events
Cancellations, Refunds and T&Cs
No responsibility can be accepted by the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society (the Society) for accidents or injury sustained during the course of any event arranged by the Society.

An event linked to our Un/Common People: Folk culture in Wessex exhibition.