Discover a fascinating display of life, culture, and industry dating from the pre-historic period to the present day, including six coin hoards, a medieval log boat and bronze age weapons
Find the hidden bears around Congleton Museum to reveal a paw-some story.
New to Congleton? Would you like to know more about your town? this walk is for you explore the origins of the town, the medieval development of its street plan and explore those places which help explain the town's significance in national history.
This walk will explore the medieval pathways once used by priests to travel from Astbury to Congleton to take mass in the Higher Chapel of St Peter. Depending on the weather waterproof footwear may be required.
Temporary exhibition on Roman occupation in Cheshire.
Thursday coffee morning. Knit or crochet forget-me-not flowers with Congleton Museum all year. Creating one big installation in November 2024 for Remembrance. This is one of many events throughout the year marking 110 years since the First World War.
Embark on a magical journey through the eras of Taylor Swift's iconic music at Congleton Museum's Taylor Swift Themed Afternoon Tea and Friendship Bracelet Workshop!
Embark on a magical journey through the eras of Taylor Swift's iconic music at Congleton Museum's Taylor Swift Themed Afternoon Tea and Friendship Bracelet Workshop!
Roman themed activity trail focussed around the museum's collection.
Join us on Sunday 30 June at 2pm for a walk around Congleton Town Centre, focussing on the history of Elizabeth Wolstenholme-Elmy.
How did Rope Walk and Priesty Fields get their names? Where is the bridge on Bridge street? Discover Black Lion Court and the Cockshuts. Join this walk and find out about Congleton's fascinating history and some of its secret places.
The 7th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment were a local territorial unit, containing men from Congleton. They landed in August 1915, this talk is the story of their time in Gallipoli. Followed by a private view of the museums temporary First World War exhibition.
Using images this walk will identify the locations of those many historic and attractive buildings the town has lost over the last 120 years. It will also look at how these changes have destroyed the towns unique appearance.
Was Congleton originally destined to be the major railway junction Crewe become? Between 1825 and 1853 24 separate railway lines were propositioned which would have run through the town. This walk will look at the impact these might have had on Congleton if th
The 18th century saw many advances in science, art, literature, industrial and agricultural production. this walk will examine how the wealth, the "Age of Enlightenment" and the Industrial Revolution changed the architecture of the town.