1940s Trail

Tue 22 – Fri 25 July

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal Admission Prices

Members Free

Mrs Smith lives in Avoncroft Museum’s Prefab and she wants to make a Woolton Pie for her family. Help her find all the ingredients for the recipe by following this trail round the site. You will be rewarded for your efforts with a fun prize!

1940s Weekend

Sat 26 & Sun 27 July

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal Admission Prices

Members Free

Visit Avoncroft this weekend to be transported back to a 1940s village in rural Worcestershire. See how people lived on the Home Front, experience life in a field hospital and in an army barracks. Watch the soldiers train for battle and see them in action on the battlefield.

On Sunday there will be a 1940s Songs of Praise at 2.30pm in Bringsty Mission Church where visitors are encouraged to join in the songs and hymns of the time.

Be an Avoncroft Detective – can you solve the crime?

Mon 4 – Fri 8 Aug

Normal Admission Prices

Members Free

Numerous bags of gold coins have been stolen from the Counting House! It is your job to become a detective, solve the clues to catch the burglar. Make sure he ends up in the gaol.

Follow this fun trail around the Museum and become a great Avoncroft Detective.

Robin Hood!

Sat 9 & Sun 10 Aug

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal Admission Prices

Members Free

For two days only, Avoncroft Museum has been transformed into Nottingham Forest. Outlaws are hiding in every tree.

Major Mustard will tell the rousing story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Watch their struggle against the Sheriff of Nottingham and his fearsome ally Guy of Guisborne in this puppet show. Have a go at becoming an archer with the Doverdale Bowmen, test your firing skills in the catapult range then become a knight on the Avoncroft Quintain course. (There is a small extra charge for archery).

Medieval Merriment!

Wed 13 – Sun 17 Aug

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal Admission Prices

Members Free

Have you ever wondered how people lived in medieval times?

Join Eye in the Past, our re-enactment group, for some medieval fun at Avoncroft Museum. See how people in the fifteenth century ate, slept and lived. Try some medieval games, make a medieval clay pot and find out about the weaponry of the time.

Avoncroft Village with traditional Country Flower and Produce Show

Sun 24 & Mon 25 Aug

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal Admission Prices

Members Free

Walk amongst the buildings and see villagers from all time periods living in the village of Avoncroft this weekend. Play games with the Tudors, bake bread with the Victorians and hide in the Anderson Shelter with a 1940s family. See demonstrations by the Miller and Chainmaker. Watch our Victorian saw mill in action.

Having met all the villagers enjoy a visit to the local produce stalls and take a trip round the Flower and Produce Show.

If you would like to view the categories and enter the Flower and Produce Show please download the pdf entry form, then complete and return it to the museum, or pick up a copy from the museum shop. All entries welcome.

Pre-booked tickets available

BBC Radio’s Pat Archer visits Avoncroft

Sun 24 Aug

Guesten Hall

Time: Starts 2.30 pm

Non Members: £10 per ticket to include entry to the museum site

Members: £5 per ticket

As part of the village festivities Avoncroft is delighted to welcome Patricia Gallimore (Pat Archer). Hear her talk about her life in the world’s longest running soap opera, The Archers.

Admission by ticket only. Pre-booking is advisable as seats are limited.

Open Air Cinema

Bring a picnic and enjoy a beautiful summers evening at Avoncroft Museum watching these highly acclaimed films

Thu 28 August

Atonement

Fri 29 August

The History Boys

For both films doors open 7.45pm, film begins 8.30pm.

Ticket price: TBC

To book please contact 01527 831363 or 01527 577330

1100 Car Club Rally

Sat 30 & Sun 31Aug

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal Admission Price

Members Free

Visit Avoncroft Museum and enjoy viewing these beautifully restored cars and talk to the enthusiasts who restored them.

The Panther Car Club 'GRAND GATHERING'

(our annual national rally)

Sat 6th Sept

10.30am – 5.00pm

Visit Avoncroft Museum and enjoy viewing these beautifully maintained 'true' rare British classic sports cars and talk to the enthusiasts who own them.

For a preview of Panther cars visit www.panthercarclub.com

Bonhams Antiques Valuation Day 

In aid of the Army Benevolent Fund

Wed 10 September

10.30am – 4.00pm

Come along and see how much your antiques are worth!

WI Worcestershire Federation Exhibition

Tue 2 – Tue 30 Sept

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal admission prices apply

10% discount for WI members*

Come and visit a fascinating exhibition in the Long Room detailing the work of the WI to celebrate 90 years of the Worcestershire WI Federation.

*Discount given on production of a valid membership card

Heritage Open Days

Sat 13 – Sun 14 Sept

10.30am – 5.00pm

Come and see the inside of "Forge Cottage"  a building not normally open to the public for free.  Normal Admission prices apply to enter the site,

Members Free

Come and discover this wonderful 15 acre countryside site. See the demonstrators and interpreters in the historical buildings; walk through the flower meadow and play traditional games on the lawn.

Apple Day

Sun 28 Sept

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal Admissions Prices

Members Free

Join us to explore the story of the apple from pollination to consumption. In partnership with the Array Fruit Farm there will be numerous local apples on display; beekeepers; composting advice; cider pressing and local produce stands. Visit the Avoncroft Orchard to see our beautiful apple trees and take part in fun apple themed activities.

At 2.30pm there will be a Harvest Thanksgiving and Dedication service in Bringsty Mission Church – all welcome.

Half Term Fun – The Big Draw!

Tue 28 – Fri 31 Oct

10.30am – 5.00pm

Normal Admission Prices

Get your pencils out and discover your artistic talents at Avoncroft Museum this week as part of ‘The Big Draw’.

Halloween Trick or Treat

Thu 30 & Fri 31 Oct

6.00pm – 7.30pm

£3 Adults £6 Children

Walk amongst the ghosts and ghouls on the site and safely play Trick or Treat at the historic buildings. Spoooooky fun for everyone.

Admission by pre-booked timed tickets only.