What's On at Bewdley Museum
The museum offers a varied programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year with appeal for all ages. The temporary exhibitions are showcased in the Severn and Wyre Forest Galleries and cover both local topics and touring exhibitions.
During the school holidays we offer various themed craft activities for children, view holiday timetables for more information.
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Special Events
Chance to Dance
Mondays 10am
Crochet Workshops
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm £40 for 4 weeks
Orbiting the Earth
2 March – 6 May
Celebrating 50 years of the first moon landings, another opportunity to see satellite images of the local area.
For more information please visit Wyre Forest Gallery
Beautiful, Peaceful, Fruitful; Ruskin in Wyre
2 March – 28 April
An exhibition exploring the Victorian writer and artist, John Ruskin and his connection with the Wyre Forest.
For more information please visit Wyre Forest Gallery
Beaudeley Yoga
New course Thursday 4 April 2019
The new beginners yoga course starts Thursday 4 April 2019, to book and find out more...
Easter Holiday Children Craft Activities
Monday 15 April - Friday 26 April
Children’s craft activities will take place every day throughout the Easter holidays from 11am-3.30pm. £4 per person. All children must be supervised. Find out more ...
Wedding Open Day
Saturday 27 April 11am - 1pm
For more informatiom click here
The Bewdley Passion
Friday 19 April
2pm until 3.30pm Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Gardens.
Witness the betrayal, trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Live action and streamed news reports from around Jerusalem. Bring your phone or tablet and log in!
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 21 April
Easter Egg Hunt around Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens 12noon until 3pm £4 per person. Find out more...
Feathers and Fur 2019
4 May – 2 June
An exhibition of watercolour and charcoal wildlife pieces by local artist Sarah Stokes.
For more information please visit Wyre Forest Gallery
Spring Bank Holiday Childrens Craft Activities
Monday 27 May- Friday 31 May 11am- 3.30pm. Activities every day throughout the holidays, £4 per person. All children must be supervised.
China ‘Poems and Paintings’
8 June – 7 July
An exhibition by artist Glynis Wilson of brush paintings of birds, flowers, landscapes and calligraphy in the different styles found in Chinese culture.
For more information please visit Wyre Forest Gallery
Outdoor Theatre Gangsta Granny
Saturday 15 June
5.30pm
The outdoor theatre at the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens will be showing David Walliams' production of Gangsta Granny by Heartbreak Productions. Find out more
Illustration © Tony Ross 2011. Lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake 2010. Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Outdoor Theatre Wuthering Heights
Sunday 7 July
The outdoor theatre at the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens will be showing Wuthering Heights by Quantum Theatre. Find out more....
Load Street
13 July – 29 September
Following on from the first exhibition in 2016, The Friends of Bewdley Museum investigate the history of more of the shops in Load Street.
For more information please visit Wyre Forest Gallery
Cherry Fair and 1940’s Weekend
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July
The weekend will include live music, craft stalls, 1940’s re-enactors and classic cars. This event is free to attend. For more information please click here.
100 Years of the Forestry Commission
20 July – 15 September
The display at Bewdley Museum will showcase and celebrate the Forestry Commission of the past and what is happening in your local forest today.
Read more here....
Summer Holiday Children’s Craft Activities
Monday 22 July - Friday 30 August
A variety of children's activities will be available every day throughout the holidays from 11am-3.30pm. Cost is £4 per person. All children must be supervised.
Music in the Gardens
Sunday 4 August
Music in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens, from 2pm until 4pm. For more information on acts attending please click here
Outdoor Theatre The Wind in the Willows
Sunday 11 August
The outdoor theatre at the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens, Bewdley Museum will be showing The Wind in the Williows by Quantum Theatre. For more information and bookings please click here
Music in the Garden
Sunday 25 August
Folk inspired Kim Lowings Band, will be their to entertain you from 2pm until 4pm
A Nightmare at the Museum
Saturday 26 October
A Nightmare at the Museum featuring a show by Flip and Dippy at 5.30pm-6.30pm a Disco 6.30pm-8pm a spooktacular garden trail, with apple bobbing, unlucky dip and spooky skittles. Pumpkin judging at 7pm, bring your own pumpkins. £5 per person or £17.50 for a family of 4.
Autumn Half Term Childrens Craft Activities
Monday 28 - Friday 31 October
Half term craft activities for Children at Bewdley museum, daily from 11am unitl 3.30pm £4 per person. Children must be supervised.
Panto Time
Saturday 7 December
Panto time by Fun Time Theatre featuring Snow White, showing time 3.30pm- 4.15pm. Cost £6 per person or £22 per family of 4.
Father Christmas Weekend and Craft Fair
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December
The Craft Fair will be open 10am - 4.30pm. and Father Christmas will be available to see between 12noon and 4pm (last admission to see Santa at 3.30pm) Cost is £5 per person; to include a gift.
Workshops and Craft Courses
Art & Craft Workshops
The Museum offers a wide range of workshops for all ages. Young people can enjoy fun craft based activities in a safe environment from quick taster session to full one day workshops. Adults can find their creative side by learning new skills with expert tuition from our resident craft workers.
You may also wish to view the Wyre Forest District Council What's On Guide
Contact Us
0845 607 7819
bewdley.museum@wyreforestdc.gov.ukBewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AE
