Evening Lecture: Stone Lands with Fiona Robertson
Thu 2 July, 7pm – 8.30pm
£9-10
From the folkloric stone circles of the Land’s End peninsula to the windswept giants of Orkney and the Isle of Lewis, Britain is full of prehistoric standing stones. Sharing photos from her many megalith-hunting trips, Fiona Robertson speculates about the motivations of the ancient builders as well as exploring the profound appeal these places still exert on us today, from their enchanting legends to the way they act as metaphors for human strength and endurance. She talks about her personal story, discussing how these incredible survivals from prehistory can be a source of joy, inspiration and even solace, connecting us to the landscape and the past.
Evening Lecture: Stonelands with Fiona Robertson – Corinium Museum
Fri 10 & Sat 18 July, 10.15am – 1.45pm
£30-£33
Corinium Museum, in collaboration with Cotswold Heritage Walks, is excited to offer a series of historic walking tours. The event will be led by archaeologist, Dr Alison Grierson-Brookes, former Head of Collections at Corinium Museum, who has begun a new venture combining her two great passions archaeology and walking!
Head out with Alison to explore what lies beneath your feet revealing the ancient town of Roman Corinium, parts of the wall and impressive amphitheatre. After a short break for refreshments, Alison will lead a tour of Corinium Museum to discover the treasures revealed on the walk. With each step you will connect with the historic landscape and gain a unique insight as you walk and talk along the way. With 20 years’ experience researching and curating the collection you will be in expert hands as Alison shares her passion and unique knowledge of Roman Corinium.
This half-day event will comprise of a two-hour leisurely walking tour of the town and amphitheatre, entry to the Museum with refreshments, followed by a guided tour of the award-winning Roman galleries.
Wear good footwear as mostly flat but some uneven terrain. Walk experience lasts approx. 2 hours, museum visit lasts approx. 1 hour.
Booking recommended
Limited to 12 people
Walking Roman Cirencester – Corinium Museum
Fri 24 July & Tue 28 July, 11am – 12:15pm
£9-£10
The remains of the ancient Roman town of Corinium lie underneath our feet as we walk around Cirencester. Join Ian Thomas as he discusses the Roman archaeology of the town and key discoveries that point to this being one of the most vibrant and wealthy towns in Roman Britain. The walk lasts about an hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain coat or sun hat! Meet at the museum. Booking recommended as places limited to 10.
Roman Cirencester Town Walk – Corinium Museum
Corinium Afternoons: Time Team Excavations in the Cotswolds (1997 to 2024)
Thurs 30 July, 2pm to 3pm
£10
For more than 30 years, Time Team has undertaken so many excavations all over Britain, uncovering countless stories of the lives of people in the past along the way. We are lucky enough to have five sites in the Cotswolds where Time Team excavated. In this talk we will have a look at what happens to these sites once the cameras stop rolling and see which treasures didn’t make the final cut.
Museum members can get free tickets by entering the special discount code at checkout.
Corinium Afternoons: Time Team Excavations in the Cotswolds (1997 to 2024) – Corinium Museum
Tour of the Stores, Northleach
Wed 29 July, 11am – 12pm
£9-£10
Join our collections team for a tour of the stores. There are all sorts of objects behind those doors: from prehistoric to the 1950s, through stone, costume, pottery, rural life and social history. We have scythes and hoovers, pottery from all ages and Roman mosaics, carved column plinths and stone coffins, medieval tiles and corbels, smocks and horse collars. We will take you round and tell you all about what we have and what we do in the stores; then focus in on some of the Cotswold histories that can be told from some of our objects.
The store is full of surprises.
Tour of the Stores – Corinium Museum
Medieval Cirencester Town Walk
Fri 31 July, 11am – 12pm
£9-£10
Monks, Merchants & Mud! The fleeces of the Cotswold sheep were some of most sought after in all Medieval Europe. The proceeds made fortunes, built a parish church, underwrote a hospital, and supported markets, inns and shops. From sacred splendours to squalid streets, join us on this walking tour to experience Medieval Cirencester.
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a raincoat!
Meet at the museum.
Booking recommended as places are limited.
Medieval Cirencester Town Walk – Corinium Museum
Cinema
Rural Cinema: Hamnet
Sat 25 July, 2pm to 4.30pm
£8-£9
From Academy Award winning writer/director Chloe Zhao and based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, Hamnet tells the powerful story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. The film explores the life of William Shakespeare (Paul Mescel) and his wife, Agnes Hathaway (Academy Award winner Jessie Buckley), as they navigate their grief when their 11-year-old son, Hamnet, dies.
Cert 12
Rural Cinema: Hamnet – Corinium Museum
Families
Mammoth Rider Author Workshop with S.J. Poyton
Sat 18 July, 2pm to 3pm
£3
Step into the frozen world of Mammoth Rider in this immersive event with author S.J. Poyton.
Come and be introduced to Ash Grimes and her enormous, extraordinary companions – the newly returned mammoths – and discover how this thrilling adventure blends bold science, brave characters and big ideas about climate, conservation and courage.
Packed with interactive storytelling, mammoth facts, cloning and de-extinction insights, and behind-the-book secrets – this event invites you to think about how STEM and imagination can shape a better future. You’ll get to see a real life baby mammoth tooth, ask questions about writing and research, and uncover what it really takes to protect a baby mammoth in S.J. Poyton’s tundra suitcase.
Ideal for ages 8+
There will be opportunities for book signing and a Q&A with S.J Poyton
Mammoth Rider Author Workshop with S. J. Poyton – Corinium Museum
People have been making pottery for thousands of years. In this workshop, you will learn the techniques ancient people used to decorate their distinctive pots, and try your hand at making your very own vessel. After exploring the prehistory galleries for inspiration, get creative and decorate your pot with natural materials such as: sticks, string, and even your own fingernails! All materials are provided.
Booking essential
Suitable for ages 6 and above
Prehistoric Pottery Workshop – Corinium Museum
Making Botanical Prints Workshop
Children will explore the medium of printer’s ink to create intricate prints of plants and plant scenes. When they have finished their compositions, they will turn their efforts to making an album to house their prints. They may even choose to write the botanical, or Latin names alongside the print completing the look of an antique book of specimens. During the workshop, the instructor will also talk about the importance of plants in the archaeological record and what the presence of certain types of plants can tell archaeologists.
Making Botanical Prints Workshop – Corinium Museum
Mini Mosaics: Nature Mosaics Workshop
Thurs 23 July, 10.30am to 12pm
Explore the natural world through ancient art! After looking at the representations of nature in the Roman mosaics on display in the Corinium Museum, you will then use traditional techniques to create your own Roman-style mosaic inspired by plants and wildlife.
All materials provided.
Mini Mosaics: Nature Mosaics Workshop – Corinium Museum
Medieval Re-enactment Day: The Company of Blood and Gold
Sat 25 July, 10am to 5pm
Included within ordinary museum admission
Join the Company of Blood and Gold for a day of learning and laughter as they provide a glimpse into the ordinary people of the medieval period. Spanning the 1300-1400s, they bring to life the clothing, armour and skills of knights, professionals, and craftspeople.
Explore the connections between archaeology and nature through talks and demonstrations on natural fibres, stonemasonry, medieval food and seasonings, medicine and more. Learn about how flax and sheep’s wool are turned into fabulous fabrics, what a Witchmark is and how it’s made, the flavours and ingredients of medieval cooking, how to play medieval board games, what the life and kit of a knight involves, and even how to extract an arrow from a person’s skull.
Medieval Re-enactment Day: The Company of Blood and Gold – Corinium Museum
In the Iron Age it was common to make small decorated versions of weapons such as spears and shields. In this workshop we will learn more about Iron Age culture as well as the dazzling hoard found near Cirencester that contains more than 100 silver coins as well as several of these mysterious votives. Then, have a go at making your own votives!
Mini Votives Workshop – Corinium Museum
Step back into Prehistory for a morning of creativity. Discover a variety of printing techniques to produce a series of bold, prehistoric-themed images. Perfect for budding artists and history buffs alike.
Prehistoric Printing Workshop – Corinium Museum
Ever wonder how people created art before we had store-bought art supplies? This workshop explores the use of natural materials such as flowers, grasses, mud and charcoal to create compositions of what people in pre-history may have seen around them. This messy workshop is always a crowd favourite for both the medium and subject matter.
Prehistoric Painting Workshop – Corinium Museum
Exhibition
A Country Life Exhibition by Anita Saunders
Fri 3 July to Sun 2 August
Inspired by her Cotswold childhood and a lifelong appreciation of British wildlife, local artist Anita Saunders presents A Country Life—a vibrant and characterful exhibition celebrating the natural world.
Bringing together oil paintings, lino and screen prints, and hand-crafted soft furnishings, this collection reflects Anita’s distinctive style and love of pattern, colour and form.
A Country Life Exhibition by Anita Saunders – Corinium Museum
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