Events

Come along and join us for history, crafts, gardening, games and more!

Upcoming Events

We will be launching the new charity, the Dunwich Community Heritage Centre, in the next few month! Keep an eye on this space for more updates.

Launch of the Dunwich Community Heritage Centre

Become a member and support the Community Heritage Centre moving into a brighter future. Drink & refreshments, short presentations, and the opportunity to become a member!

Saturday 20th April at 4pm in the Reading Room.

 

 

Earth Day Activity

Make seed-bombs full of native wildflowers for our bees & butterflies and plant seedlings! 

Join us in the yard behind th emuseum from 12-3pm on Saturday April 20th.

 

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Past Sessions

 

 

 

Easter Activities

April 4th and 11th, 12-4pm in the Reading Room.

Make your own pilgrimage charm with shells and beads and decorate Easter themed biscuits!

Join Sister Luke on a medieval tour of Dunwich from 2.30pm. The tour will meet outside the Museum or in the Reading Room just before.

The Bard Of Dunwich

Saturday March 30th at 2.30pm in the Reading Room.

Pilgrims' Good Easting, a Dunwich Drifters folk musical. Suggested donation of £8 or £10. You can book by calling us at 01728 648796 or emailing events@dunwichmuseum.org.uk. Tea, coffee, and cake included with a donation.

 

Winter Activities

Seasonal activities, tea, and live entertainment by the Dunwich Drifters. Join us in the Dunwich Reading Room on Friday the 27th of December from 2-4pm.

October Activities

Sunday October 22nd - Book Launch

We will be hosting a book launch for "Mystery Animals of Suffolk" on Sunday October 22nd. Meet the author and buy a signed copy of the book in the Reading Room for 2-4.30pm.

Wednesday October 25th - Halloween Activity

Pumpkin & turnip carving, cookie decoration, and more in the the Reading Room, 11am-2pm.

Friday October 27th - The Way Forward Project Launch

The Duwnich Community Heritage Centre will be launching our new project on Friday October 27th. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded Dunwich Museum with a grant to support the charity through the next phase of our project. Drop b the Reading Room from 6pm to learn more about our upcoming plans, activities, partnerships, and more.

Saturday October 28th - All Hallows' Eve Walk

Pilgrimage & ghosts! Join us and Sister Luke on an evening walk around Dunwich. Costumes welcome and bring a torch! We will leave from the museum at 6pm.

 

 

Wool Felting Workshop 2023

Join us on Sunday, October 1st to try your hand at the craft of wet wool felting and make crafts to take home with you.

This activity is free and all ages are welcome!

11am to 2pm in the Dunwich Reading Room.

Email chronicles@dunwichmuseum.org.uk to book a spot or drop in on the day.

2023 Family Drop-in Activities

We are running drop-in activities every Wednesday in August! Stop by the Reading Room from 11.30 am to 3 pm to take part in these FREE activities.

August 2nd - Art drop-in. Decorate rocks and make self-portraits.

August 9th - Herbs drop-in. Try your hand at making bath bombs and herbal soaks.

August 16th - Archaeology drop-in. Dig trays, handling collection, and more!

August 23rd - Seals and charters drop-in. Carve your own seal and make a charter.

August 30th - Geology drop-in. Get involved in our hands-on coastal erosion experiment, identify rocks, and make stratigraphy!

 

August Events 2023

The Stones of Dunwich 2023

 

 

Discover geology in the walls of Greyfriars, the Leper Chapel, and St James's Church.

A Geological Society of Norfolk event for GeoWeek2023 with Dr Ruth Siddall and Tim Holt-Wilson in partnership with Dunwich Museum.

The old walls of Dunwich are rich in local flint and exotic stone types, imported by sea or casually arriving as glacial boulders and ship's ballast. 

This day event will include an introduction to the geology of rock types - exotic and local - followed by an outing to look at the walls. 

SATURDAY JUNE 3RD

This event is free of charge but booking is essential via: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-stones-of-dunwich-tickets-565436805707 

For more information see the Eventbrite link or contact timholtwilson@gmail.com

 

Environmental Art Workshop

 

 

Look at local geology and plants. Create your own art at Dunwich and Greyfriars Friary.

The workshop day includes a short presentation, looking under microscopes, and creating mixed-media art.

No experience is needed, suitable for ages 5+.  

SATURDAY JUNE 10th - 10.30am to 2.45pm 

Other dates: 

Saturday, July 15th

Thursday, August 10th

Saturday, August 12th

Wednesday, August 16th

Free of charge, donations are welcome!

Email to find out more or book a place: artbranches@icloud.com

 

Dunwich Future Past

 

 

A Caroline Gay Way Play - The Bard of Dunwich with the Dunwich Drifters folk group

A time travel play with songs that link our climate change future with the city that drowned a thousand years ago, Britain's own Atlantis.

SATURDAY JUNE 10TH - 7.30pm in the Dunwich Reading Room

Donations of £10 cash or card reader include a drink

Card bookings 01728 648796 or on the door proceeds in aid of Dunwich Museum

Dunwich Summer Sale

Come check out local crafts, collectables, and bric-a-brac for sale! 

SATURDAY JULY 1ST - 11am to 5pm in the Reading Room and Field

Refreshments will be available all day in the Reading Room.

If you are interested in having a table at the sale, please email chronicles@dunwichmuseum.org.uk to find out more and book a spot.

October 2021 - Autumn Activities  

We walked through Greyfriars Woods to learn about the variety of plants and wildlife to be found in Dunwich in autumn. We collected leaves, seeds, feathers and chestnuts to make wreaths and other crafts. We also spotted a variety of fungi growing. Thinking about harvest time, we were shown some antique farming tools such as scythes, sickles, pitch forks and seed drills, and had a go at using them ourselves!