Crewkerne Museum - Somerset

Talks & Teas - Special Plants of Somerset - with Dr. Fred Rumsey
2025-12-10 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Wednesday 10th December at 2:00 pm
Dr Fred Rumsey will introduce a selection of the rare wildflowers I regard as characteristic of our varied county, some found nowhere else on earth. We will take in plants from the Levels, the Mendips, from Exmoor to the Avon Gorge, with a brief offshore excursion to Steep Holm. Looking at when they were discovered, by whom, where they are found and what makes them so special.
NOTE: These events are very popular therefore due to the limited numbers that can be accommodated it is essential to book.
Call in at the museum or email admin@crekernemuseum.co.uk.

Talks & Teas - Photographers of Crewkerne and Somerset- with Phil Nicholls
2026-01-13 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 13th January at 2:00 pm
An illustrated talk on early photographers in Somerset (from 1839) and 19th and 20th century photographers of Crewkerne. Phil will use some of the Museums own photographs from our archives, as well as photographs from the book “Secure the shadow : Somerset photographers, 1839-1939” which he co-authored in 2018.
NOTE: These events are very popular therefore due to the limited numbers that can be accommodated it is essential to book.
Call in at the museum or email admin@crekernemuseum.co.uk.

Talks & Teas - Compton Durville - with Sarah Burden
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 11th February at 2:00 pm
This talk covers research into a few people that have lived in the small hamlet of Compton Durville, near South Petherton. We will talk briefly about the origins of the hamlet but concentrate on people that called Compton Durville home. Some lived here for many years and others very briefly.
NOTE: These events are very popular therefore due to the limited numbers that can be accommodated it is essential to book.
Call in at the museum or email admin@crekernemuseum.co.uk.

Talks & Teas - "Other" Textiles Industries in Crewkerne - with Richard Sims
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:30
Richard Sims will speak about the “other ” textiles industries in Crewkerne – shirt making, gloving and nightwear. Those of you who have read his books, or heard Richard speak before will know that he has a wide knowledge of this subject.
NOTE: These events are very popular therefore due to the limited numbers that can be accommodated it is essential to book. Cost £5.00.
Call in at the museum or email admin@crekernemuseum.co.uk.

Easter Activities 4 - 18 April 2026
2026-04-04 10:00 - 2026-04-18 16:00
Extended by 1 Week to the 18th April

Talks & Teas - 'Kincora' Church Street visit - with Miles Barton
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Miles Barton will take visitors on a tour of the art works in his own home at “Kincora”, Church Street.
Of necessity numbers for this event will be much lower than for talks at the museum, so book early to ensure a place.
Full details will be posted soon.
Call in at the museum or email admin@crekernemuseum.co.uk.

Talks & Teas - St. Bartholomew's South Transept - with Peter Wingrave & Maggie Sherrard-Smith
2026-05-15 11:00 - 13:00
Friday 15th May at 11:00 am.
A talk on the new book on Crewkerne People and Architecture hosted by Peter Wingrave and Maggie Sherrard-Smith.
Secrets unlocked in St. Bartholomew’s South Transept.
NOTE: These events are very popular therefore due to the limited numbers that can be accommodated it is essential to book. Cost is £10.00 inclusive of a copy of the book.
Call in at the museum or email admin@crekernemuseum.co.uk.

Volunteers' Day - Saturday 6th June 2026
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00
Are you able to spare a few hours weekly? monthly? then why not consider joining our award winning team at the Museum.
Without volunteers we cannot keep ‘YOUR’ Museum open.

Join us on Saturday 6th June between 10am and 3pm to see what we do and if you can help! Free Tea/Coffee and cake and a chance to talk with some of our current volunteers. There is something for everyone at the Museum.

Gloving Industry
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-08-29 16:00
Explore the Gloving Industry as it developed in Crewkerne and surrounding villages by home working and early factories.
