Epping Forest District Museum

15/10/2026

Join us for a SEND friendly family craft morning! Create your own beautiful clay creation inspired by the season! There will also be a sensory play space.

£3.50 per child, drop in between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Siblings are welcome to ​join the activity, nor is a formal diagnosis needed to attend.

Spaces are limited to ensure a calm environment, so we would recommend booking in advance. If spaces are full and you wish to be added to a waitlist please email.

To book your space:
Call us on 01992 716882
Email us at [email protected]
or online https://ow.ly/sZAN50ZIOiR

15/10/2026

🌍✨ Get hands-on with Ethiopian history and culture! ✨🌍

We're excited to be teaming up with Essex-based Ethiopian History Society UK for a series of free object-handling sessions this October.

Come along and explore a selection of Ethiopian objects linked to art, religion, everyday life and the traditional coffee ceremony. You'll also be able to get up close to world culture objects from the museum's own collection.

📅 Saturdays 17, 24 & 31 October
⏰ 1pm-3.30pm
📍 Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey
🎟️ Free - just drop in!

A big thank you to the wonderful Ethiopian History Society UK for working with us once again to bring these sessions to the museum.

15/10/2026

Need plans for October half term? We've got you covered! 🎃👻

Join us for spooky crafts, after hours events and LOADS more!! Check the poster for details, looking forward to seeing you all in the museum soon!

We are also going to Debden and North Weald Libraries with some Ancient Roman Fun and Crafts sessions! Essex Library Service

Booking is essential for some activities, you can secure your spot via www.ticketsource.com/efdmuseum or call us on 01992 716 882 or email us on [email protected]



Brambles Family Hub - Epping Forest District

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

🎉 Two talks, one night! 🎉

We had a brilliant evening at the museum yesterday, welcoming around 40 people for a fascinating talk by Professor David Woodman from Cambridge on Æthelstan, often described as England's first king.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it such an enjoyable event.

Missed it? You can read more here: 📖 The First King of England You've Never Heard Of - And Why Historians Want Him Remembered https://www.sciencenewstoday.org/the-first-king-of-england-youve-never-heard-of-and-why-historians-want-him-remembered

Meanwhile, at exactly the same time, museum staff were over in Harlow giving a talk on our exhibition 'Town and Country: Life in Roman Durolitum' to the lovely Harlow Heritage Society.

Not a bad evening's work for a small museum team! 😊

Pics from cases in our exhibition.

15/10/2026

Today in the Epping Forest district.

A great Stay Safe and Well this Winter event.

As always I be promoting Active Essex wonderful campaign and happy to chat about activities.

Also lots of services, presentations, seated exercise, free lunch, a performance and more.

Don't forget to book. See poster with all details.

15/10/2026

Join us on 23 October 2026, from 7pm to 9pm, for a theatre performance and short talk on King Harold's Mother. 👑

King Harold's Mother is a moving one-woman play exploring the aftermath of 1066 through the eyes of Gytha, mother of King Harold. It is a powerful story of loss, resilience and England's changing history.

To book tickets, pop into the museum, call 01992 716882, or visit our booking page: https://ow.ly/SjwH50ZIyKy

14/10/2026

🏺 Discover Roman Durolitum! 🏺

Join Lee Joyce, Tony O'Connor and Ian Channell for a fascinating evening exploring the West Essex Archaeological Group (WEAG)'s excavations at Roman Durolitum, near Chigwell.

Learn about the archaeology, discoveries and stories uncovered at one of the area's most important Roman sites, and hear directly from those involved in researching and interpreting the evidence.

📅 Wednesday 4 November
⏰ 7:00pm-8:30pm (Doors open 6:45pm)
📍 Chigwell Library, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX
🎟️ £7 per person
☕ Drinks and refreshments available

This event is presented by the West Essex Archaeological Group (WEAG) and Epping Forest District Museum CIO, with the support of Chigwell Library.

To book, visit- https://www.ticketsource.com/efdmuseum/t-njdkzdq, email [email protected], or call 01992 716882.

14/10/2026

Memory Lane is back ! Our next session will be at Epping Forest District Museum on Tue 20th of October 2026, 11:30am-12:30pm. We will be reminiscing about sports.

Feel free to bring along your own objects which relate to the theme. Sessions are £3.50 and can be booked online, in person or simply drop by on the day. Look forward to wandering down memory lane with you😊