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The Museum in the Park is set in Stratford Park in the centre of Stroud, Gloucestershire. The Museum is housed on two floors in a Grade II 17th century wool merchant's mansion. Objects and colourful displays combined with exciting events combine to celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Stroud District. The modern extension houses temporary exhibitions and visitor facilities. We welcome families and children with something to offer visitors of all ages. Whether you are visiting the District or have lived here for many years, you are sure to find something that interests, inspires or amazes you. We also offer a small gift shop and café within the museum foyer.

17/10/2026

Autumn Arts

Whilst enjoying this year's Autumn Arts Festival, why not pop in and see us? There's a special Pop Up Plant sale with Exedra Nursery this weekend only (17th and 18th October 11am - 4pm) and the UNmaking exhibition continues in the gallery until 8th November 2026.

Pick up your free Autumn Arts Trail guide from the Museum and other local arts venues or download a digital copy from autumnarts.org

16/10/2026

🌻 The Walled Garden - Celebrating 10 Years 🎉

October 2026 marks 10 years since the wonderful Walled Garden opened to the public. Come and help celebrate this milestone, and the incredible work of our amazing volunteer gardeners, and enjoy glimpses into the past, present and future of this uplifting, ever-changing place.

Upcoming Events:

🌷 Pop Up Plant Sale from Exedra Nursery
17 & 18 October, 11am - 4pm (Walled Garden)

Exedra Nursery will be in the Walled Garden selling late-flowering perennials, shrubs and a range of spring flowering bulbs. Look out for an excellent range of tulips, perfect for planting in November. And check out the volunteer’s plant sale by the garden shed too.

🌿 Workshop: Eco Printing with Ruth Illingworth SOLD OUT
17 October, 1.30pm - 4pm (Walled Garden Pavilion)

🍂 Talk: The Story of Stroud’s Secret Garden
18 October, 2pm - 3pm (Walled Garden Pavilion)

An illustrated talk presented by Kevin Ward (Museum Development Manager) and Ann Taylor (Garden Volunteer Coordinator and former Museum in the Park Learning Officer). Discover how a derelict wasteland became the glorious garden of today, then enjoy tea and cake. Tickets £7, £6 Concs, £5 Museum Members, booking required.

🦋 Afternoon Slideshows: From Wasteland to Wonder
20, 21, 22 & 24 October, 2pm – 4pm (Meeting Room)

Drop in and meet some of the gardeners, see artwork inspired by the garden, and discover how a forgotten wasteland was transformed. Free entry, teas and coffees available to buy. Different slides will be shown each afternoon.

🌿 Half Term Creative Activities: ‘Garden Stories’ with Periscope
27, 28 & 29 October, 10.30am - 3.30pm (Walled Garden Pavilion)

FREE creative drop-in activities for everyone! Celebrate the garden as it is today, look back at its history, and imagine how it could be in the future. Drop in for as short or as long a time as you like. ‘Periscope’ are local artist-duo Alison Cockcroft and Emily Joy.

For more information, visit the museum website: https://buff.ly/t5HeFHR

A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers, community groups, artists and dreamers, funders, staff and supporters who helped create the new Walled Garden and help it continue to flourish. It has become a much-loved place, appreciated by visitors from near and far, offering inspiration and connection to community and nature.

15/10/2026

Bobby Britnell: Tone and Line on Bark Cloth workshop
Saturday 17th October

A few places left on this special workshop … Come and join us this Saturday 17 October 10:30am – 3:30pm for a workshop with Bobby Britnell: Tone and Line on Bark Cloth.

On this course, hosted by textile artist Bobby Britnell, you will investigate tone and line in a number of ways and explore their uses in design for both art and textiles.

Preliminary work will be carried out using a variety of tools, media and surfaces and will form the basis for personal interpretations into small cloth and stitch pieces, using bark cloth.

This workshop is for adults, all abilities welcome.

Materials provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Booking via our website: https://buff.ly/SvNXiVs

🧵 Sunday 18th October - Meet the Maker 🧵
Visitors can also 'Meet the Maker', Bobby Britnell in the gallery from 2pm - 4pm this Sunday. Free, drop in.

13/10/2026

UNmaking
a contemporary textile exhibition by the Textile Study Group

12th September - 8th November 2026

In this exhibition, ‘unmaking’ is not simply about taking something apart; it’s a deliberate act of deconstruction that can be a powerful journey of discovery. It asks us to question our assumptions and to explore new directions by embracing the process of unravelling, cutting, and unpicking. ‘UNmaking’ invites us to consider if a work, poised on the verge of disintegration or collapse, can be acceptable as complete, and what it means to an audience if we present a piece that is somewhere between made and unmade.

🧵 This exhibition is accompanied by informal Meet the Maker sessions and pre-booked workshops

🪡 See the museum website for more information: https://buff.ly/2ksHvEs

11/10/2026

08/10/2026

Museum in the Park Membership

Did you know that Museum in the Park membership is completely free? It’s also really easy to join and is great for everyone, whatever their level of interest, whether they want to get involved in-person or online.

Find out more and sign up here: https://buff.ly/xWcQVw3

06/10/2026

Autumn has arrived in the museum shop! 🍂 ✨️

Our new seasonal display features handmade products from artists and makers, including intricate needle felted bird decorations by Helen Taylor, beautiful watercolour prints and cards by Yasmin Jones Cards and distinctive printed homeware by Freya Snow Textiles . If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift or would simply like to treat yourself, we’re sure you’ll find something you’ll love. Every purchase helps to support the museum.

04/10/2026

Polly Po***ck

Meet the Maker
Friday 9th October 2026
2pm - 4pm

Come and meet acclaimed textile artist and basket maker Polly Po***ck, one of the Textile Study Group makers whose work is included in the ‘UNmaking’ exhibition. Polly will be in residence in the Art Gallery and you are welcome to ask questions and share ideas.

FREE entry, an informal drop-in Gallery event, all welcome.

Small Looped Baskets: Textile Workshop with Polly Po***ck
Sunday 11th October 2026
10.30am - 3.30pm

Treat yourself to a creative and calming day out with this special day workshop with ‘UNmaking’ textile artist Polly Po***ck. Come and learn how to make a small looped pouch from paper yarns. This will include making a simple mould to work around, learning how to get started, then working the main body of your small looped basket/pouch, how to join materials, and how to finish off.

All materials provided, please bring a packed lunch.

Tickets £80 full price, £76 Museum/TSG Members & Concs, or attend with a friend for £140.

Advance booking required: book online here: https://buff.ly/A2FsbKF or call 01453 763394

Part of the Textile Study Group's UNmaking exhibition programme at The Museum in the Park

See the museum website 'What's On' for more information

01/10/2026

UNmaking: Workshops

Our current exhibition, UNmaking by the Textile Study Group, a contemporary textile exhibition, is accompanied by an exciting programme of informal Meet the Maker sessions as well as pre-booked workshops with acclaimed textile tutors, where you can learn or develop new skills and share ideas.

Each workshop costs £80 per person, or £76 for Museum and TSG Members and concessions, or you can attend with a friend for just £140. Advance booking highly recommended.

For more information, visit the museum website: https://buff.ly/2ksHvEs

(Photos taken at Eleanor Burkett's September workshop - for illustrative purposes only)

About UNmaking:

In this exhibition, ‘unmaking’ is not simply about taking something apart; it’s a deliberate act of deconstruction that can be a powerful journey of discovery. It asks us to question our assumptions and to explore new directions by embracing the process of unravelling, cutting, and unpicking. ‘UNmaking’ invites us to consider if a work, poised on the verge of disintegration or collapse, can be acceptable as complete, and what it means to an audience if we present a piece that is somewhere between made and unmade.

29/09/2026

A peaceful autumn day in the Walled Garden 🍂

Address

The Museum In The Park, Stratford Park
Stroud
GL54AF

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	11am - 4:30pm
Sunday	11am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01453 763394

Website

http://www.museuminthepark.org.uk/

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