Kenilworth History & Archaeology Society

Kenilworth History & Archaeology Society The promotion of members’ and public interest in the the history and archaeology of the Kenilworth area. Meetings:

These are normally held monthly.

Membership:

This is open to all who are interested in the objective of the Society, subject to an approved application. Membership shall lapse if the subscription remains unpaid three months after it is due, and may be terminated in any particular case by a resolution of the Committee. The membership fees for 2015 are £10 per annum per person, £15 per couple, which entitles the member(s) to a fr

ee copy of ‘Kenilworth History’, published annually. Associate Membership:

This is available to anyone under 18 years of age, students and representatives of school historical groups or societies. Such Associate Members shall comply with the conditions relating to Members of the Society, and enjoy the same rights and privileges. Honorary Membership:

This may be granted by the Committee on such terms and for such period as the Committee shall decide in each case. All are welcome, and the Society would be grateful for any donation from non-members. KHAS is a registered charity in England & Wales (no. 1215410). Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Dates for your diary - Heritage Open Days at the Abbey Barn Museum, Kenilworth, including free guided walks of the abbey...
14/08/2026

Dates for your diary - Heritage Open Days at the Abbey Barn Museum, Kenilworth, including free guided walks of the abbey ruins on the first weekend.
The museum is open over summer on Sunday afternoons, 2.30-4.30. Free entry and accompanied children welcome.
See you there.

24/07/2026
If you are visiting the Kenilworth FOOD Festival on Sunday, 26th July in the Abbey Fields, why not visit the ‘Barn’ muse...
24/07/2026

If you are visiting the Kenilworth FOOD Festival on Sunday, 26th July in the Abbey Fields, why not visit the ‘Barn’ museum?

The museum is open on Sundays throughout summer, 2.40-4.30pm and admission is free.

It is situated in the 14th century building between the Abbey gatehouse and the new swimming pool.
Do come along and explore some of Kenilworth’s local history.

The electrical connection to the Kenilworth Barn Museum is finally finished and the Barn is open for the 2026 summer sea...
23/06/2026

The electrical connection to the Kenilworth Barn Museum is finally finished and the Barn is open for the 2026 summer season. Browse the compelling story of the Abbey and study intriguing items from Kenilworth’s past.

Abbey 'Barn' Museum & Heritage Centre reopens for 2026

Great News !The ‘Barn’ Museum now has electricity and will be open again in the Abbey Fields on Sunday, 21st June from 2...
18/06/2026

Great News !
The ‘Barn’ Museum now has electricity and will be open again in the Abbey Fields on Sunday, 21st June from 2.30 until 4.30pm

FREE admission
Two floors of Kenilworth history with The Story of the Abbey downstairs and local history upstairs, plus books and souvenirs.

There will also be guided small group tours of the abbey ruins using the Kenilworth Revealed app. These are also free.

Situated between the Gatehouse and the new swimming pools. The museum will now be open on Sunday and Bank holiday afternoons until the end of September.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, 8th June at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start at the Senior Citizens Club, Abbey End car par...
01/06/2026

Our next meeting will be on Monday, 8th June at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start at the Senior Citizens Club, Abbey End car park.

Our speaker will be Julian Davey. Julian will be talking on the Curious History of the Conways.
Members free, visitors welcome: £2.00

This will be our last meeting before the Summer outings to Broughton Castle and St Mary’s Guildhall.

Sadly, the Abbey Museum is still closed while we wait to be reconnected to the electricity supply. We are still offering free tours of the abbey ruins however, using the KR app. These are on Sunday afternoons from 2.30pm.

Look forward to seeing you next Monday

20/05/2026

With a sunny weekend ahead of us, why not come along and join in with the Town Council's 'Living History Afternoon' 🙌

Completely FREE there will be fun for all the family including:

Horse & Cart Rides
Practise your quill writing
Dress up in authentic 1500s costumes
Sticker quest
Guided tours
Real life leeches
Medieval Talks
and more!

On Sunday 24 May 2026, between 2pm and 5pm pop along to Abbey Fields and come and say hello!

08/05/2026

Guided tours of the Abbey using the Kenilworth Revealed app
Sundays, from 2.30 starting at the Abbey museum, Abbey Fields

Our next meeting will be on a Monday, 11th May at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start at the Senior Citizens Club, Abbey End car p...
08/05/2026

Our next meeting will be on a Monday, 11th May at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start at the Senior Citizens Club, Abbey End car park.

Our speaker will be Anne Langley who will be talking on “Researching and/or Writing the History of your Community”.
Anne will also be bringing some of her publications to sell.

KHAS members free, guests are welcome, £2.

You can see what other talks and outings there are on our programme for 2026-2027 on our website:

The promotion of members’ and public interest in their heritage by discovering, recording, publishing, or by any other means, the history and archaeology of the Kenilworth area.

The ‘Barn’ museum is still closed while we wait for the necessary consents to allow the new electricity supply to be con...
13/04/2026

The ‘Barn’ museum is still closed while we wait for the necessary consents to allow the new electricity supply to be connected. However, will be running tours of the abbey ruins using the Kenilworth Revealed app, Sunday afternoons from 2.30pm

Find out more at the museum where KHAS will be available for a chat, selling books and accepting donations.

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Kenilworth
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