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Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom
Special Events - Future & Recent Past
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Memories of Wareham in the 1970s
Saturday 28th September
Daytime Talks:
Daytime Talks:
11am: talk by Neill Child:
“Worgret Camp, WW1 and after”
12.30pm: talk by Peter Scriven:
“Rev John Hutchins, Dorset historian”
2pm: talk by Ben Buxton:
“Mysteries of Creech Barrow Hill”
Evening Talk:
7.30pm: talk by Wayne Bartlett:
“The Vikings in Dorset”
There is no charge for the events but donations to the museum will be welcome. For further details see the museum’s Facebook page
Join Wareham Town Museum and Wareham Town Council as we mark VJ Day with a special afternoon of remembrance and celebration on Thursday 15th August, from 2–4pm at the Corn Exchange.
Enjoy an uplifting mix of wartime songs, explore and add to our Remembrance Tree, and take part in family-friendly activities including a colouring and bunting station.
There’ll be teas, coffees and homemade cake, plus a Victory Garden seed giveaway to take a little piece of history home with you.
Come and help us remember, reflect, and celebrate the spirit of peace and community
All are welcome!
VJ
Hands-On History for Kids – Friday 22nd August at Wareham Library
Calling all young history explorers! Join Wareham Town Museum at Wareham Library on Friday 22nd August, 10:15am-12:30pm for a fun, hands-on object handling session.
Children (and curious grown-ups!) will have the chance to handle real and replica artefacts, ask questions, and discover what life was like in the past through objects from the museum’s collection.
Drop in during the session and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly introduction to local history—perfect for the summer holidays!
Pumpkin Trai
l – Saturday 25th to Friday 31st October 2025
l – Saturday 25th to Friday 31st October 2025
Keep your eyes peeled for pumpkins hidden in the windows of local businesses along Wareham High Street!
The first 30 children to complete the trail will receive a spooky goodie bag from the museum.
Pick up your trail sheet from the museum during opening hours, follow the clues, and return with your completed sheet to claim your prize. Perfect for families and young visitors looking for a fun autumn challenge!
Object Handling at Wareham Library
Friday 31st October 2025, 10:15am–12:30pm
Friday 31st October 2025, 10:15am–12:30pm
This Halloween, get hands-on with history!
Join us at Wareham Library to discover real artefacts from the museum’s collection. Handle fascinating objects, learn their stories, and chat with museum staff about life in the past.
A wonderful free event for curious minds of all ages to explore local history up close.
A festive dinosaur has arrived at the museum, but it still needs a name – and we need your help!
Visit the museum during opening hours, choose your favourite name from our Christmas dinosaur list, and submit your entry with your details. Entries are just £1 each, with all proceeds supporting the museum.
This cheerful green dinosaur, almost a metre tall, would make the perfect Christmas treat for yourself or a dinosaur fan. The winner will be announced before Christmas.
If you can’t visit on a Thursday or Friday, the museum will also be open on Sunday 7 December, 10am–2pm for the Elf Trail – a great opportunity to take part.
Join in the festive fun and help give our dinosaur a name!
Step back in time and discover how Wareham celebrated the festive season over 150 years ago. Our new temporary exhibition, A Victorian Christmas in Wareham, is now open and offers a nostalgic and atmospheric look at Christmas in the Victorian era.
Explore traditional Victorian Christmas customs, view period decorations, cards, and festive objects, and learn how local families prepared for the holiday. The display provides an engaging insight into the sights, stories, and traditions that shaped Christmas in Wareham’s past.
This exhibition is suitable for all ages, whether you are interested in history, enjoy the festive season, or are simply looking for something special to experience this winter.
Opening times: Thursdays and Fridays, 10am–2pm
Closed from 20 December - reopens on 8 January 2026
Location: Wareham Town Museum
Admission: Free entry (donations appreciated)
Visit us and discover the spirit of a
Victorian Christmas in Wareham!
Victorian Christmas in Wareham!
