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ONLINE TALK: King Alfred and the Origins of Chippenham
The settlement of Chippenham is first mentioned in 853 AD, with strong connections to King Alfred and later Saxon kings…
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Curious Kids: “Digging it”
Linked to the Festival of Archaeology - make your own ancient pot, create your own cave painting and excavate in…
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OUTING: Castle Combe – Hidden Wiltshire Walk
a walk through the rich countryside surrounding the famous village of Castle Combe. We will return through the village itself.…
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FILMING HARDY: A tour of Devizes
Various dates throughout the run of the exhibition. Hardy’s Wessex: Filming ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’: a tour of the…
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Young Curator’s Club: Ancient Egyptians
Find out about gods, goddesses and mummification in Ancient Egypt. Investigate clues from artefacts to discover who the mummy in…
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Day course: Stone Carving with Andrew Ziminski
This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to pick up the basic skills required to carve stone. You will…
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GUIDED TOUR: Heritage Walk of Devizes
A guided walk and talk of Devizes organised and led by John Girvan, Historian and Local Author. Pre-booking ESSENTIAL -…
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GUIDED TOUR: Lost Pubs of Devizes
A 'dry' pub crawl of the lost pubs of Devizes, organised and led by John Girvan, Historian and Local Author.…
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Museum Explorer’s Club: Ancient Egyptians
Find out about gods, goddesses and mummification in Ancient Egypt. Investigate clues from artefacts to discover who the mummy in…
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OUTING: Stonehenge Landscape Walk – July
An afternoon walk, from Durrington Walls to Stonehenge, led by Museum Director, David Dawson The Walk This half-day tour starts…
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OUTING: Beckhampton Gallops – Hidden Wiltshire Walk
A circular walk taking in the part of the Wessex Ridgeway towards Oldbury Castle, before returning to the Gallops along…
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ONLINE TALK: Wiltshire’s nonconformist chapels – a fine architectural heritage
Early nonconformists in the 17th century, fearing persecution, built their chapels small and unobtrusive. As nonconformity grew in confidence over…
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Day course: Wood Engraving with Robin Mackenzie
This one-day workshop is perfect for beginners looking to learn a new technique, or for those who have done a…
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GUIDED TOUR: Heritage Walk of Devizes
A guided walk and talk of Devizes organised and led by John Girvan, Historian and Local Author. Pre-booking ESSENTIAL -…
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What lies beneath Max Gate? Live stream of discussion about excavations at Thomas Hardy’s former home
Speakers: National Trust archaeologist Martin Papworth; Hardy’s Wessex curator Harriet Still and Wiltshire Museum director David Dawson. In 1884, the…
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Family Holiday Activity – Hardy Textiles
Make a piece of felt inspired by the Wessex landscape using wool and the wet felting technique - Art and…
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Family Holiday Activity – Felt Crafts for under 6s
Art and Craft activities for the under 6's. Inspired by the Wessex landscape make pictures and bookmarks using pre-cut felt.…
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Free event: Make & Take: Hardy’s Landscape in Collage
Art and craft drop in session for those visiting the Exhibition. Make a collage inspired by the exhibition with fabric,…
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Curious Kids: Dinosaurs!
Make your own fossil out of salt dough and design your own dinosaur. 50 minutes of activity, songs and stories.…
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OUTING: Devil’s Den – Hidden Wiltshire Walk
This walk will take in the mysterious Devil’s Den dolmen and the sarsen fields of Fyfield Down. There is a…
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GUIDED TOUR: Heritage Walk of Devizes
A guided walk and talk of Devizes organised and led by John Girvan, Historian and Local Author. Pre-booking ESSENTIAL -…
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WALK: Seend
An evening walk led by Isobel Geddes. A short evening walk investigating Seend's iron industry (1860 - 1939). This circular…
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GUIDED TOUR: Lost Pubs of Devizes
A 'dry' pub crawl of the lost pubs of Devizes, organised and led by John Girvan, Historian and Local Author.…
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GUIDED TOUR: Heritage Walk of Devizes
A guided walk and talk of Devizes organised and led by John Girvan, Historian and Local Author. Pre-booking ESSENTIAL -…
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Curious Kids: Down at the Farm
Looking at farmyard animals - make your own fluffy sheep and take home your own egg carton chick. 50 minutes…
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Hardy’s Wessex: The landscapes that inspired a writer
Hardy's Wessex: the landscapes that inspired a writer The ancient landscape - superstitions Click here to see opening times and book your visit to the…