Heritage Open Day: Exploring Witney’s Changing High Street

Join us for a special Heritage Open Day celebrating the architecture and ever-evolving story of Witney’s High Street!

Discover how the town’s streets and buildings have changed through the years with creative activities for all ages.

Add Your Story: Share your memories of Witney’s shops, streets, and landmarks – your stories will help us build our growing oral history archive.
Draw the Past: Take part in a drop-in drawing session, capturing your favourite historic building or imagining what the High Street might look like 100 years from now!
Bring & Share: Bring along old photographs, objects, or memories linked to Witney’s High Street — we’d love to hear the personal stories behind them.
Family Trail: Take on our mini High Street History Trail around the museum — perfect for younger visitors to explore and spot architectural details.
Historic High Street Walking Tour: Join our guided walking tour to discover hidden stories behind Witney’s historic buildings. Tours will depart from the museum at 11am and 1pm, no booking required but space is limited!
Whether you’re new to Witney or have known it all your life, come and explore how our town’s heart has changed — and share your vision for its future!

You may also like the following events from Witney and District Museum:

• This month, 27th September, 10:00 am, Witney in Pink: Celebrate 25 Years! in Witney
• This month, 28th September, 02:00 pm, Witney Heritage Walking Tour: From the Bishop’s Palace to the Buttercross £10 in Witney

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