Churches & Chapels - Guided Walk
2025-04-11 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around Tiverton exploring the history of Tiverton’s many chapels and churches, past and present.
Friday 11th April, 1.30pm – 3pm
Walk Tickets: £10 (Museum Members £8.50)
Book Online for Churches & Chapels now

Spring Celebration Craft Session
2025-04-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join in with these fun family craft sessions as part of our Spring Celebration this Easter holiday.

£3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member), drop in, no need to book.

Tiverton Tots 2025 - Animals
2025-04-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 25th April, 10.30am – 12pm – Animals
What animals will you find hiding at the museum?
Enjoy messy play, listen to a story, make some music, or just have fun exploring and playing with our animal toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book for April’s Tots now.

Churches & Chapels - Guided Walk
2025-04-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around Tiverton exploring the history of Tiverton’s many chapels and churches, past and present.
Saturday 26th April, 1.30pm – 3pm
Walk Tickets: £10 (Museum Members £8.50)
Book Online for Churches & Chapels now

Tiverton's Bridges - Illustrated Talk
2025-04-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
An illustrated talk exploring the history of Tiverton through the bridges over the rivers Exe and Lowman.
Wednesday 30th April, 3-4pm
Talk Tickets: £8 (museum members £6.50)
Book online for Tiverton’s Bridges now

Tiverton Tots 2025 - Shopping
2025-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 16th May, 10.30am – 12pm – Shopping
Grab your list and your shopping bag and let’s go shopping! What will you buy?
Get crafty at our craft station, listen to a story, make some music or just have fun exploring and playing with our shopping toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book for May’s Tots now.

Riots & Rebellions - Guided Walk
2025-05-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Discover more about Tiverton’s periods of unrest, including the Civil War, Monmouth Rebellion, riots caused by workers in the wool trade as well as bread and election riots.
Friday 16th May, 1.30pm – 3pm
Walk Tickets: £10 (museum members £8.50)
Book Online for Riots & Rebellions now

Memory Bank
2025-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us at the museum on Friday 16th May from 2pm for the first of our Memory Bank sessions – an afternoon of reminiscing and sharing stories and memories from the past. These relaxed, friendly sessions are suitable for people with mild to moderate, or no dementia. We’ll provide photographs and objects from the museum collections – we’d love to hear your stories over a cuppa!
Carers welcome. £3 per person (£2.50 for museum members)
Please book your place by calling 01884 256295 or emailing education@tivertonmuseum.org.uk and pay on arrival.
Future sessions will take place on the third Friday of the month from 2 – 3.30pm, with a different theme each time.

1442 and What Might Have Been... - Illustrated Talk
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join local railway expert Amyas Crump, as he celebrates the Tivvy Bumper’s birthday and explores ideas for local railways that never came to fruition.
This event is part of our celebrations of the Tivvy Bumper’s 90th anniversary, which also coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.
You can find out about other Railway 200 events on the Railway 200 website.
Thursday 22nd May, 7-8pm
Talk Tickets: £8 (museum members £6.50)
Book online for our railway talk now

Storytellers
2025-05-24 10:00 - 2025-05-31 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We’ve hidden some of our favourite books around the museum – can you find them all?
PLUS toys & games, craft sessions, dressing up and more!
Normal admission applies. Accompanied kids go FREE!
Book ahead online to save time, or just turn up on the day.
Look out for Craft Sessions on Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th May.
£3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member), drop in, no need to book.

Riots & Rebellions - Guided Walk
2025-05-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Discover more about Tiverton’s periods of unrest, including the Civil War, Monmouth Rebellion, riots caused by workers in the wool trade as well as bread and election riots.
Saturday 24th May, 1.30pm – 3pm
Walk Tickets: £10 (museum members £8.50)
Book Online for Riots & Rebellions now

Storytellers Craft Session
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for these fun family craft sessions as part of our May Half Term activities.
£3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member), drop in, no need to book.

Storytellers Craft Session
2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for these fun family craft sessions as part of our May Half Term activities.
3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member), drop in, no need to book.

Behind The Scenes Exclusive Museum Tour
2025-06-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join our Director, Pippa Griffith, as she takes you on an exclusive tour of the museum’s stores and shares some of her favourite objects. Learn about how we care for our collection, see our paper and photograph archive and see the Tivvy Bumper steam engine from track level.
Wednesday 4th June, 1 – 2.30pm
Behind the Scenes Tickets: £ 12 (museum Members (£10.50)
Book online for Behind the Scenes now.

Blackmore's Tiverton
2025-06-10 10:00 - 2025-11-01 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Discover the local roots of one of the Victorian era’s most iconic authors in Blackmore’s Tiverton, a special exhibition marking 200 years since the birth of R.D. Blackmore, former pupil at Blundell’s School and author of the much-loved novel Lorna Doone.
In partnership with Blundell’s School, the exhibition features objects, prints and photographs drawn from both the museum and school archives.
Learn about Blackmore’s time at Blundell’s, explore 19th-century life in Tiverton, and uncover how the town and school inspired parts of his famous Exmoor tale.
Blundell’s School and Tiverton Museum have drawn from both of their archives to create this exhibition in partnership to celebrate 200 years of R.D. Blackmore.

1442 and What Might Have Been.... Second Date Added!
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join local railway expert Amyas Crump, as he celebrates the Tivvy Bumper’s birthday and explores ideas for local railways that never came to fruition.
This event is part of our celebrations of the Tivvy Bumper’s 90th anniversary, which also coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.
You can find out about other Railway 200 events on the Railway 200 website.
Second date added:
Wednesday 11th June, 7-8pm
Our first date for this talk sold out so get your tickets fast!
Talk Tickets: £8 (museum members £6.50).
Exclusive Members Early Booking until Wednesday 28th May.
Book online for our railway talk now.

Tiverton Tots 2025 - Wash Day
2025-06-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 20th June, 10.30am – 12pm – Wash Day
It’s wash day at Tiverton Museum! Dress up as a laundry maid and help us do the washing.
Enjoy messy play with our bubble wands, listen to a story, make some music or just have fun exploring and playing with our laundry toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book for June’s Tots now.

Railway in Tiverton - Guided Walk
2025-06-20 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-06-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around the town exploring the history of the railway in Tiverton. Discover what Tiverton would have looked like when the railway ran through the town in this brand new guided walk for 2025.
This event is part of our celebrations of the Tivvy Bumper’s 90th anniversary, which also coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.
You can find out about other Railway 200 events on the Railway 200 website.
Walk Tickets: £10 (museum members £8.50)
Exclusive Members Early Booking until Wednesday 28th May.
Book online for our Railway in Tiverton walk now.

Memory Bank
2025-06-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Devon
Join us at the museum on Friday 20th June from 2pm for the first of our Memory Bank sessions – an afternoon of reminiscing and sharing stories and memories from the past. These relaxed, friendly sessions are suitable for people with mild to moderate, or no dementia. We’ll provide photographs and objects from the museum collections – we’d love to hear your stories over a cuppa!
Carers welcome. £3 per person (£2.50 for museum members)
Please book your place by calling 01884 256295 or emailing education@tivertonmuseum.org.uk and pay on arrival.
Future sessions will take place on the third Friday of the month (except August) from 2 – 3.30pm, with a different theme each time.

Pubs of Tiverton - Guided Walk
2025-07-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Devon
A guided walk around the centre of town discovering Tiverton’s history told through some of its pubs.
A popular walk returning due to demand!
Walk Tickets: £10 (museum members £8.50)
Exclusive Members Early Booking until Wednesday 28th May.
Book online for our Pubs in Tiverton walk now.

Memory Bank
2025-07-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us at the museum on Friday 18th July from 2pm for the first of our Memory Bank sessions – an afternoon of reminiscing and sharing stories and memories from the past. These relaxed, friendly sessions are suitable for people with mild to moderate, or no dementia. We’ll provide photographs and objects from the museum collections – we’d love to hear your stories over a cuppa!
Carers welcome. £3 per person (£2.50 for museum members)
Please book your place by calling 01884 256295 or emailing education@tivertonmuseum.org.uk and pay on arrival.
Future sessions will take place on the third Friday of the month (except August) from 2 – 3.30pm, with a different theme each time.

A Country Summer
2025-07-26 10:00 - 2025-08-30 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Help us to celebrate summer in the countryside!
Enjoy fun family games and activities inspired by summer themed traditional pasttimes and country fetes.
Seaside – Dressing Up, selfie station, Punch & Judy theatre
Harvest – Hunt the scarecrows hidden around the museum
Crafty Tuesdays – join us on 29th July and every Tuesday in August for crafty fun and make something to take home.
Thursday Fun – Look out for a different interactive activity each week!
Games – Hook a Duck, Splat the Rat!, Maypole Dancing and more!
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Trail and games included in normal admission (£9.35 Adult with Gift Aid, accompanied children under 16 FREE)
Crafty Tuesdays – £3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 with museum member)
Book ahead online to save time, or just turn up on the day.

Pubs of Tiverton - Guided Walk
2025-07-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom

Crafty Tuesdays
2025-07-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun craft activity and make something to take home.
10am – 12pm
Drop in.
£3 per child with a paying adult.
£2.50 with a museum member.
Part of our Country Summer.

Crafty Tuesday
2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Devon

Memory Bank
2025-08-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Devon
Join us at the museum on Friday 15th August from 2pm for the first of our Memory Bank sessions – an afternoon of reminiscing and sharing stories and memories from the past. These relaxed, friendly sessions are suitable for people with mild to moderate, or no dementia. We’ll provide photographs and objects from the museum collections – we’d love to hear your stories over a cuppa!
Carers welcome. £3 per person (£2.50 for museum members)
Please book your place by calling 01884 256295 or emailing education@tivertonmuseum.org.uk and pay on arrival.
Future sessions will take place on the third Friday of the month from 2 – 3.30pm, with a different theme each time.
