Sunday 30th and Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 10am - 4pm
Come and celebrate the best of Bewdley with activities for the whole family at the museum and around the town. Visit www.bewdley.org.uk for the full programme of events.
Bewdley Open Studios
1940s Weekend
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July 10am - 4.00pm
Go underground in our genuine World War II Air Raid Shelter. Experience the sound of sirens, the words of Churchill and the songs of Force sweetheart Vera Lynn! lemonade and 1940s treats in the cafe.
Uncovering the Wyre Forest
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July 10am - 4pm
In Celebration of the Cultural Olympiad and 2010 Geofest . Discover the history of the hidden forest with the Earth Heritage Trust. See the Hagley Falcons in action and enjoy walks, talks, trails and fun with fossils and dinosaurs. Find out more about the activities for this event (146K) Find out more about the walks linked to this event (165K)
Friday 30th July - Wednesday 4th August Various times Rock and Fossil Roadshow with the Earth Heritage Trust. Dinosaur activities, fossil casting & painting, specimen identification, replica Anglo Saxon Burial & Roman Pottery.
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Music in the Gardens
Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August 2pm-4pm Popular bands play in the delightful Jubilee gardens. Bring along a picnic and a chair or enjoy refreshments from the museum cafe.
Family Fun
Monday 30th August 10am - 4pm
A summer sizzler of entertainment for the whole family. Traditional games in the garden, face painting, music, quizzes and competitions.
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Heritage Open Day
Sunday 12th September 10am - 4pm
A selection of costumes from the museum's collection will be on show to mark this national event celebrating our cultural heritage.
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September 10am - 4pm
A celebration of traditional and natural products. Cider pressing, traditional ales, pig roast, apple identification, local produce, preserves and pickles all give a flavour of the day.
Saturday 27th November 11am - 4pm
A fun packed Christmas event for the 'Bewdley's Light's Festival'. Santa's grotto, Xmas craft activities, craft fair and seasonal refreshments. Finish the day in the town enjoying the Santa's parade and the Bewdley light's switch on.
Saturday 4th, 11th and 18th December 12noon - 3pm
Calling all Children! Visit Santa in his mystical grotto and enjoy merry Xmas craft activities. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of the historic 'Shambles' browse for gifts and relax in the cafe.
Saturday 27th November - Sunday 19th December 12noon - 3pm
Get in the festive mood browsing for hand crafted gifts in the lovely museum Shambles. Affordable stocking fillers to bespoke items made by the museum's resident craft professionals.
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