Whitchurch Heritage Centre

Whitchurch Heritage Centre Whitchurch Heritage Centre is free to enter and houses a range of long-term exhibits and children's activities, plus regular short-term exhibitions

The Main Exhibition Hall heralds the work of Whitchurch firm J.B. Joyce who were established in the Town in 1690 and were famed for producing Tower Clocks for many important buildings. There is also a section dedicated to Roman and Medieval history with a number of interesting finds and artefacts on display. The Caldecott Gallery houses a fine collection of artworks and memorabilia relating to Ran

dolph Caldecott (who once worked in the town) and to the Whitchurch-born musician Edward German. An interactive unit allows visitors to learn more about these famous men. Many of the exhibits are geared towards children and are very much hands on. There is a Roman 'dig' where finds can be uncovered, a brass rubbing table where budding artists can create their own masterpieces, and a giant jigsaw with a Randolph Caldecott style picture to complete.

This week the volunteers at Whitchurch Museum & Archives will each be receiving a personal certificate to thank them fo...
01/06/2026

This week the volunteers at Whitchurch Museum & Archives will each be receiving a personal certificate to thank them for their hard work.
Whitchurch Town Mayor, Councillor Rose Hall, kindly called in to the 12 St Mary's Street premises a couple of weeks ago to meet some of the volunteers (and secretly sign the certificates !!)

Don't forget we are open on Saturday from 10am until 1pmWhy not pay us a visit ?
29/04/2026

Don't forget we are open on Saturday from 10am until 1pm
Why not pay us a visit ?

Talk at Prees History Society on Thursday evening.Non members £2.50
21/04/2026

Talk at Prees History Society on Thursday evening.
Non members £2.50

Did you know that these three Grand National winners were trained in and around Whitchurch ?
11/04/2026

Did you know that these three Grand National winners were trained in and around Whitchurch ?

We are open on Easter Saturday 10.00 - 1.00Hope to see you there
31/03/2026

We are open on Easter Saturday 10.00 - 1.00
Hope to see you there

Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm WHAG talk on Ancient Trees of Shropshire
16/03/2026

Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm
WHAG talk on Ancient Trees of Shropshire

Caldecott Festival on Saturday March 21st 10.00-16.30Lots going on in the town and in our courtyardMore info at https://...
10/03/2026

Caldecott Festival on Saturday March 21st 10.00-16.30
Lots going on in the town and in our courtyard
More info at https://www.caldecott.org.uk/
Sadly the Heritage Centre cannot be open for the Festival - fingers crossed for next year🤞

GET THE LATEST ON OUR SOCIALS: Follow CALDECOTT FESTIVAL celebrating creativity Saturday March 21 from 10 – 4.30PM There will be a Caldecott Festival this year, organised by a small team based in Whitchurch. The festival will take place on Saturday March 21 from 10a.m, till 4.30 p.m. This will be ...

*** It's DIY time at the Museum ****As part of the ongoing maintenance at 12 St Mary's Street our landlords, Whitchu...
19/02/2026

*** It's DIY time at the Museum ****
As part of the ongoing maintenance at 12 St Mary's Street our landlords, Whitchurch Town Council, arranged for a new damp-proof course to be installed during the summer. It's now time to paint the bare plaster and to help the coffers of the Town Council this will be done by volunteers during the first week of March.
Consequently the Heritage Centre will be closed to the public on Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th - but we will be open on Saturday 7th from 10.00 till 1.00.

This interesting talk on the Whitchurch families who helped colonise New Zealand begins at 7.30pm. It has been research...
09/02/2026

This interesting talk on the Whitchurch families who helped colonise New Zealand begins at 7.30pm. It has been researched and will be presented by one of our long-term volunteers, who is also a member of WHAG. Suggest you arrive around 7.15 in order to get a drink and find a seat !

Museum is open from 10.00 until 1.00 this Saturday 7th February.Free entry - look forward to seeing you😀
03/02/2026

Museum is open from 10.00 until 1.00 this Saturday 7th February.
Free entry - look forward to seeing you😀

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12 St Marys Street
Whitchurch
SY131QY

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+441948664577

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