Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle

16/06/2026

Visiting on Wednesday 17 June? ⚠️ Please note that unfortunately the County Museum lift will be out of service for most of the day.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused, and please get in touch with the team before your visit if you have any questions.

10/06/2026

Dads can visit for free on Fathers' Day 🤩 Enjoy a great family day out exploring the County Museum and all that Hartlebury Castle has to offer!

Bring dad to the Castle for FREE this Father’s Day! On Sunday 21st June, enjoy quality time together discovering the past brought to life ✨

From Victorian life, blacksmithing and agriculture at the County Museum to the stories and grand State Rooms of the Bishop’s Palace, there’s plenty to captivate a curious mind…

Don’t forget to take a peaceful walk around the moat and beautiful summer grounds, and visit Hayley's Kitchen at Hartlebury Castle for a tasty lunch to fuel the exploration!

One FREE Dad ticket per full paying Whole site admission ticket. Passholders count as full paying tickets. Annual tickets and grounds tickets are not eligible for this offer.

Book here: https://hartleburycastle.com/event/fathers-day-2026

Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle

10/06/2026

Seemingly ordinary and plentiful, amongst cooking tripods, swing skillets and Dutch ovens, each with stories of their own to tell, there lies the all-important Kettle and Potjie or Belly Pot… 🫖

This Belly Pot was recently donated to the Worcestershire County collection. You can read the donor's reflections on "the day of emergence" on Research Worcestershire, our curator blog, this Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. 🌱

Their memories were shared as part of the Atchin Tan Project ➡️ https://researchworcestershire.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/the-day-of-emergence/

05/06/2026

A big thank you to all our Museums Worcestershire volunteers this Volunteers' Week! 🌟

Our volunteer team supports with keeping The Commandery's gardens looking beautiful, as well as school visits and events, audience research, and much more.

If you're interested in volunteering at the museums, pop in to say hello at today's Volunteer Expo at Worcester Guildhall (until 2pm, Friday 5 June), or have a look at the roles on the website ➡️ https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/support-us/volunteer

We'd love to hear from you!

01/06/2026

June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month! Be sure to follow Atchin Tan Project to see what's in store at the County Museum this month. ✨

We are having such a lovely day preparing for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month at Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle ! ☀️

26/05/2026

Make a silver ring here at Worcestershire County Museum! 💍

Learn the basics of traditional jewellery making with experienced tutor Melissa Hunt. Use copper to explore a range of techniques - including how to create textures and finishes - then make a stunning silver ring to your own design and size.

Saturday 11 July from 10am - 3.45pm.

Find out more and book your place ➡️ https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/events/make-a-silver-ring-one-day-course-july/

15/05/2026

You'll be greeted by some stunning roses when you visit this month - with a beautiful scent too!🌹😍

12/05/2026

A brilliant school workshop as part of the Atchin Tan Project!

Look out for their creations on display when you visit the County Museum in June during Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. 🙌

01/05/2026

Are you following the Atchin Tan Project? 🌿

Funded by the Arts Council England and the Elmley Foundation, Atchin Tan aims to bring to life Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture in Worcestershire County Museum's nationally significant Vardo collection. The project is focused on reinterpretation, community involvement, endangered crafts and negating stereotypes.

Follow along and get involved over at the Atchin Tan Project page!

Can you help us reach 1000 followers? If you're enjoying our content and excited about our Vardo collection, invite your friends, share our page - make our nationally significant collection and project known far and wide!
We are based at County Museum at Hartlebury Castle and our project is funded by Arts Council England and the Elmley Foundation.
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05/04/2026

Happy Easter from this beautiful blossom outside the County Museum. 😍🐣