July Events at the Corinium Museum
Throughout July
July is packed with fascinating walks, talks, family workshops and special events at Corinium Museum in Cirencester. From Roman archaeology and medieval history to hands-on creative activities for children, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the rich heritage of the Cotswolds during the summer holidays.
Evening Lecture: Stone Lands with Fiona Robertson
Thursday 2 July
Explore Britain's prehistoric standing stones through an illustrated talk featuring fascinating stories, folklore and photographs from across the country.
A Country Life Exhibition by Anita Saunders
Friday 3 July – Sunday 2 August
A colourful exhibition celebrating British wildlife and the countryside through paintings, prints and handcrafted pieces by local artist Anita Saunders.
Walking Roman Cirencester
Friday 10 July & Saturday 18 July
Join archaeologist Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes for a guided walk exploring Roman Corinium, followed by refreshments and a tour of the museum's award-winning Roman galleries.
Mammoth Rider Author Workshop with S.J. Poyton
Saturday 18 July
Meet author S.J. Poyton and step into the world of mammoths, climate science and adventure through interactive storytelling, fascinating facts and a Q&A session. Suitable for ages 8+.
Prehistoric Pottery Workshop
Tuesday 21 July
Children can discover ancient pottery-making techniques and create their own decorated vessel using natural materials and traditional methods. Suitable for ages 6+.
Making Botanical Prints Workshop
Wednesday 22 July
A creative workshop exploring plant printing techniques while learning how plants help archaeologists understand the past.
Mini Mosaics: Nature Mosaics Workshop
Thursday 23 July
Create a Roman-style mosaic inspired by nature after exploring the museum's impressive collection of Roman mosaics.
Roman Cirencester Town Walk
Friday 24 July & Tuesday 28 July
Discover the remains of one of Roman Britain's most important towns on this guided walk through Cirencester's fascinating archaeological history.
Medieval Re-enactment Day: The Company of Blood and Gold
Saturday 25 July
Included with normal museum admission, this exciting living history event brings the medieval period to life with demonstrations, crafts, armour, food, games and historical displays.
Rural Cinema: Hamnet
Saturday 25 July
Enjoy a screening of Hamnet, based on Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel, in the unique surroundings of Corinium Museum.
Mini Votives Workshop
Tuesday 28 July
Learn about Iron Age culture and create miniature votive objects inspired by discoveries made near Cirencester.
Tour of the Stores, Northleach
Wednesday 29 July
Go behind the scenes with the collections team and explore fascinating objects spanning prehistory to the modern era.
Prehistoric Printing Workshop
Thursday 30 July
Experiment with a variety of printing techniques to create bold prehistoric-inspired artwork.
Corinium Afternoons: Time Team Excavations in the Cotswolds (1997 to 2024)
Thursday 30 July
Discover what happened after the cameras stopped rolling as this fascinating talk explores five Time Team excavations across the Cotswolds.
Prehistoric Painting Workshop
Friday 31 July
Get creative using natural materials including flowers, grasses, mud and charcoal to produce prehistoric-inspired artwork.
Medieval Cirencester Town Walk
Friday 31 July
Explore the rich history of medieval Cirencester, from prosperous wool merchants and bustling markets to churches, inns and everyday life.
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