Wigston framework knitters museum

Wigston framework knitters museum The master hosier's house and workshop. In 1951 the workshop was locked and left, leaving a unique record of working life. Opening times.

The house dates from the last years of the seventeenth century. A secret hidden garden, "yarn room" and shop complete the museum. Sundays 2 - 5 pm, last entry 4.30pm March- December

Closed January & February,

Beginners Knitting Workshop!Sunday July 5th - 1pm - 5pmContact email for more information and bookings:wigstonfwkmuseum@...
19/06/2026

Beginners Knitting Workshop!
Sunday July 5th - 1pm - 5pm
Contact email for more information and bookings:
[email protected]

18/06/2026
15/06/2026

The monthly Greater Wigston Historical Society meeting is tomorrow Tuesday 16 June
At the Little Hill Primary School, Launceston Road, Wigston LE18 2GZ
Doors open 6.45pm, talk starts at 7.15pm.
Non members most welcome - £4 per person

This months presentation is:
The History Of The Lord Lieutenancy Of Leicestershire
By the current Lord Lieutenant Mike Kapur OBE, CStJ, FRSA

Lovely Sunday afternoon at the museum today, crochet and cake☺️More activities at the museum:Beginners Knitting - Sunday...
14/06/2026

Lovely Sunday afternoon at the museum today, crochet and cake☺️
More activities at the museum:
Beginners Knitting - Sunday July 5th
Tour and Afternoon Tea for up to 4 people- a few spaces left for July 22nd & 23rd
Email for details:
[email protected]

Don't forget our crochet workshop this Sunday June 14th! £15 to include hook, wool and refreshments1-5pm! There is still...
08/06/2026

Don't forget our crochet workshop this Sunday June 14th! £15 to include hook, wool and refreshments
1-5pm!
There is still one sitting left for a tour and afternoon tea for up to 4 people on Thursday July 23rd!
Further information:
[email protected]
Tel: 07772 176436

Afternoon teas 2026 are back!!Tour of the museum, afternoon tea in a Victorian Parlour and stroll around the garden! Wed...
05/06/2026

Afternoon teas 2026 are back!!
Tour of the museum, afternoon tea in a Victorian Parlour and stroll around the garden!
Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd July!!
Also, Crochet Workshop Sunday June 14th!
Contact for further details by email:
[email protected]
Or mobile: 07772 176436

04/06/2026

The June daytime talk on Thursday 11th June will be:

DESPERATE TIMES
Leicester Framework Knitters
Fight For Survival 1815-1850
By Steve Marquis, GWHS Bulletin Editor & Author

Talk takes place in the Pavilion in the Peace Memorial Park, Long Street, Wigston.
Open at 9.30am, talk starts at 10.00am
£4.00 Per Person

Book your place/s by return of this email, or at [email protected]
LIMITED PLACES - PLEASE BOOK PLACE/S IF YOU INTEND TO COME INSTEAD OF JUST TURNING UP ON THE DAY.

GREATER WIGSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
04/06/2026

GREATER WIGSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Workshops are back!Limited places available for the Beginners Crochet Workshop!Sunday June 14th 1pm - 5pm£15 pp to inclu...
27/05/2026

Workshops are back!
Limited places available for the Beginners Crochet Workshop!
Sunday June 14th 1pm - 5pm
£15 pp to include: crochet hook, wool, drinks and cakes.
For more information please email:
[email protected]
Or call 07772 176436

Address

42-44 Bushloe End
Wigston Magna
LE182BA

Opening Hours

2pm - 5pm

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