Join Our Team at Witney and District Museum! Are you passionate about history, community, and preserving the rich heritage of Witney? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring the past to life to support our exciting National Lottery Heritage Funded redevelopment project and ongoing work! Whether you’re interested in: Greeting visitors and sharing local stories Cataloguing […]
Does your family come from Witney? Do you have a question about your family's history? Are you interested in finding out more about genealogy? Join Family History expert Jessica Feinstein, from Oxfordshire Family History Society, to dig into the archive at Witney and District Museum to uncover more about your ancestors and the stories they […]
Come along to Witney Museum on Saturday 10th May from 10am-3pm and join us for our free drawing event. Our drawing based creative session will be led by freelance illustrator Flis Tattersall who will briefly introduce you to the treasures that the museum holds, then support you (with additional drawing tuition as required) to draw your favourite […]
Did you know that this June marks the 100th birthday of the Bridge Street Bridge? To celebrate, we are inviting you to join us from 10am–3pm on Saturday 14th June at Witney and District Museum for a free drop in workshop! Come and get creative with us as we build bridges together! Families of all ages can design and build their […]
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Witney on this engaging heritage walking tour! From the medieval ruins of the Bishop’s Palace to the iconic Buttercross, discover the fascinating stories, hidden gems, and architectural wonders that shaped this historic market town. What to Expect: Explore the remains of the Bishop’s Palace, once […]
Did you know that this year marks the 50th anniversary of Witney Vikings Youth Football Club? To celebrate, we’re inviting you to join us from 10am–3pm on Saturday 12th July at Witney and District Museum for a free, family-friendly drop-in event! Come and get creative as we mark 50 years of local football history with […]
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Witney on this engaging heritage walking tour! From the medieval ruins of the Bishop’s Palace to the iconic Buttercross, discover the fascinating stories, hidden gems, and architectural wonders that shaped this historic market town. What to Expect: Explore the remains of the Bishop’s Palace, once […]
Did you know that Witney Feast has been bringing fun and festivities to the town since 1243? To celebrate this long-standing tradition, we’re inviting you to join us from 10am–1pm on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at Witney and District Museum for a free, family-friendly drop-in workshop! Step right up and get creative as we take […]
Did you know the River Windrush has shaped Witney’s landscape and life for centuries? To celebrate this beautiful local feature, we’re inviting you to join us from 10am–1pm on Wednesday 30th July 2025 at Witney and District Museum for a free, family-friendly drop-in workshop! Come and get creative as we explore the sights, sounds, and […]
Can you help us draw a giant map of Witney? Join us at Witney and District Museum from 10am–1pm on Wednesday 6th August 2025 for a free, family-friendly drop-in workshop where we’ll be creating a unique map of the town designed by you! Come and get stuck in as we imagine, explore, and draw Witney […]