This year the Museum had the pleasure of hosting a number of events as part of Wantage Summer Arts Festival.         We kicked off the festival with ‘An Evening with Wantage Quartet‘ and despite the heat it was a wonderful concert from a group of very talented musicians. Click here to see a short video from the evening. Wantage Quartet are part of the Wantage Silver Band and the profits from ticket and programme...

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As of 25th May 2018 the legislation regarding data protection has changed. Here at the Vale & Downland Museum we are committed to protecting the personal data shared with us by staff, volunteers and visitors. To find out more click here

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As regular visitors to the Museum may know we are very lucky to have a full size Williams F1 car which was once driven by British legend Damon Hill on long term loan from Williams Racing which is based in Grove.     This week curator Suzie Tilbury has unveiled the latest addition to the F1 display with the acquisition of a pair of  Damon Hill’s 1995/96 season overalls.   The overalls are now on display next to the F1 car...

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The summer is on it’s way! (we hope)               The Museum Cafe have purchased a new ice cream freezer to offer a wider choice of ice creams and ice lollies to our visitors.     There are lots of varieties to enjoy and we’d love to hear your feedback if you try one, just let the Cafe staff know or send us an email to...

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Regular visitors to the Museum will know that we have been slowly improving the Letcombe Brook display in the children’s area within the main galleries. We were lucky enough to commission a very talented local artist to paint a mural for the Letcombe Brook display.     Pam Stokell spent quite a few hours over the Easter half term holidays creating a beautiful landscape to compliment the new brook display made by the Museums...

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Wow what a fantastic time we had for Japan Day!             On Tuesday 10th April we hosted the latest of our family friendly events during the Easter half term. We welcomed a staggering 400 visitors into the Museum throughout the day. With a wide range of ages enjoying the activities. Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the day with us. It takes a lot of planning over a few months to put together one of our...

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