Events in September 2025
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- Electrical Work at the Museum and 1 other event
Electrical Work at the Museum
Electrical Work at the Museum
1st September 2025 – 5th September 2025
Important Update: Electrical Work at the Museum
Next week, we'll be carrying our essential electrical work to upgrade the lighting throughout the Museum.
We've planned the work carefully to keep the disruption to a minimum, but there may be times when some areas are not accessible. Please note: the Auditorium will be closed on Wednesday 3rd September.
This project has been funded by the Vale of the White Horse's Climate Action Fund. By switching to new energy-efficient lighting, we'll be reducing our electricity usage by an amazing 79% each year!
Thank you for your patience and support as we make the Museum brighter, greener, and more sustainable for the future.
Wantage Art Group ExhibitionWantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Electrical Work at the Museum and 1 other event
Electrical Work at the Museum
Electrical Work at the Museum
1st September 2025 – 5th September 2025
Important Update: Electrical Work at the Museum
Next week, we'll be carrying our essential electrical work to upgrade the lighting throughout the Museum.
We've planned the work carefully to keep the disruption to a minimum, but there may be times when some areas are not accessible. Please note: the Auditorium will be closed on Wednesday 3rd September.
This project has been funded by the Vale of the White Horse's Climate Action Fund. By switching to new energy-efficient lighting, we'll be reducing our electricity usage by an amazing 79% each year!
Thank you for your patience and support as we make the Museum brighter, greener, and more sustainable for the future.
Wantage Art Group ExhibitionWantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Electrical Work at the Museum and 1 other event
Electrical Work at the Museum
Electrical Work at the Museum
1st September 2025 – 5th September 2025
Important Update: Electrical Work at the Museum
Next week, we'll be carrying our essential electrical work to upgrade the lighting throughout the Museum.
We've planned the work carefully to keep the disruption to a minimum, but there may be times when some areas are not accessible. Please note: the Auditorium will be closed on Wednesday 3rd September.
This project has been funded by the Vale of the White Horse's Climate Action Fund. By switching to new energy-efficient lighting, we'll be reducing our electricity usage by an amazing 79% each year!
Thank you for your patience and support as we make the Museum brighter, greener, and more sustainable for the future.
Wantage Art Group ExhibitionWantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Electrical Work at the Museum and 1 other event
Electrical Work at the Museum
Electrical Work at the Museum
1st September 2025 – 5th September 2025
Important Update: Electrical Work at the Museum
Next week, we'll be carrying our essential electrical work to upgrade the lighting throughout the Museum.
We've planned the work carefully to keep the disruption to a minimum, but there may be times when some areas are not accessible. Please note: the Auditorium will be closed on Wednesday 3rd September.
This project has been funded by the Vale of the White Horse's Climate Action Fund. By switching to new energy-efficient lighting, we'll be reducing our electricity usage by an amazing 79% each year!
Thank you for your patience and support as we make the Museum brighter, greener, and more sustainable for the future.
Wantage Art Group ExhibitionWantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Electrical Work at the Museum and 1 other event
Electrical Work at the Museum
Electrical Work at the Museum
1st September 2025 – 5th September 2025
Important Update: Electrical Work at the Museum
Next week, we'll be carrying our essential electrical work to upgrade the lighting throughout the Museum.
We've planned the work carefully to keep the disruption to a minimum, but there may be times when some areas are not accessible. Please note: the Auditorium will be closed on Wednesday 3rd September.
This project has been funded by the Vale of the White Horse's Climate Action Fund. By switching to new energy-efficient lighting, we'll be reducing our electricity usage by an amazing 79% each year!
Thank you for your patience and support as we make the Museum brighter, greener, and more sustainable for the future.
Wantage Art Group ExhibitionWantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Wantage Art Group Exhibition and 1 other event
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
Toddler TunesToddler Tunes
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8th September 2025A fun and friendly music session of traditional songs and rhymes played on a variety of instruments.Monday 8th September, 13th October, 10th November and 8th December10am - 10.30am.£2 per child, adults go free but must book an adult ticket.Book tickets online here
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- Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Wantage Art Group Exhibition and 2 other events
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
Live Music - GreengageLive Music - Greengage
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12th September 2025
Wantage folk band Greengage will be in the museum cafe for a lunchtime performance.
Enjoy lunch from the cafe with some lovely live music.
Free admission but donations to the museum welcome.
Please support the cafe.
Book GroupBook Group
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12th September 2025
The museum book group meet in the museum café every second Friday of the month at 2pm.
The friendly group read a wide range of books, chosen by members and enjoy an insightful discussion about each book.
It is completely free to join and attend but we do ask you support the museum café.
If you would like more information about joining, please speak to our reception team at the museum or email info@valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk
Suitable for adults only.
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- Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
Wantage Art Group Exhibition
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1st September 2025 – 13th September 2025Wantage Art Group are back in the Museum's Squires Gallery for their latest exhibition of members artwork.
This is a selling exhibition so why not come and pick up an original piece of art from a local artist.
Monday 1st September - Saturday 13th September
Open during normal Museum opening times.
Free admission but donations to the Museum are very welcome.
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- Friends of VDM talk - 1066: Oxfordshire and the Norman Conquest
Friends of VDM talk - 1066: Oxfordshire and the Norman Conquest
Friends of VDM talk - 1066: Oxfordshire and the Norman Conquest
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18th September 20251066: Oxfordshire and the Norman Conquest - a light-hearted romp
Many of the key events surrounding the Norman invasion of Anglo-Saxon England in 1066 took place in modern Oxfordshire. Enjoy a richly-illustrated romp through an event which changed the country forever. From the both of a prince to the formal surrender after the Battle of Hastings, Oxfordshire frequently provided the background for the board-room take-over that was the Norman Conquest of England.
Join the Friends of the Museum for another fascinating evening talk, this time from speaker Julie Ann Godson.
Thursday 18th September
7.30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Tickets:
Members £5 (requires a password*)
Non-members £7
Must be booked in advance online here or at the museum.
*Members should have received the password from the Friends committee. If you believe you are a member but haven't received the password please email hconder@valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk or speak to the reception team at the museum.
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- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery
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- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery -
- The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
The Wantage Tramway Exhibition
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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery
