The name given to the tight trousers worn by some Regency gentlemen, such as the notorious Beau Brummell and his ‘dandy’ followers, as they showed off their leg muscles.
Christmas Shopping
November 24th 2023
We’re joining Presteigne Christmas Fayre by opening our shop during the time that Santa is down at St Andrew’s Church. Do pop in on your way down there!
The Pumpkin Patch Mystery
Half term fun – find the pumpkins so the Judge can have his favourite soup!
If you come my way…
September 20th 2023
In Summer 2023, pupils from our two local schools – Presteigne Primary School and John Beddoes High School – joined museum staff on a creative journey through some of the…
A Christmas Carol
December 2nd 2023
Don’t go Into The Cellar theatre company return to the atmospheric Judge’s Dining Room for a festive treat. Join the great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens as he brings to life…
Summer Holiday Fun 2023
The Judge is desperate for his favourite pudding! Can you find the ingredients hidden around the house? You’ll get a ‘Super Chef’ certificate and your own recipe sheet to create…
Raffles: The Gentleman Thief
March 25th 2023
Written by E.W. Hornung (Arthur Conan Doyle’s brother-in-law), A.J. Raffles was the Edwardian era’s most celebrated gentleman thief. In a series of highly entertaining tales, the suave cat-burglar thrilled and charmed readers…
February Half Term Fun
We’re excited to be open this February Half Term. Come and joni us for fun with toys. Games and toys all over the house and a special area where you…
Strictly Sherlock
Join the king of the detectives as he brings to life some of his greatest and most baffling cases. This original one-man show has been adapted from the originals written…
RIDDLE ME THIS / PENDRONWCH Y POS
Wales is the birthplace of many a famous pirate – but none so famous as Black Bart. Our land is filled with legendary tales of lost pirate treasure, and of…
HERE BE DRAGONS / MAE YMA DDREIGIAU
Help! We think a dragon’s egg got mixed up with artifacts in our museum’s storeroom, and in this summer’s hot weather, it’s hatched! Now we have a baby dragon roaming…
Autumn Exhibition
“I have become fascinated with the effect of moonlight on the landscape, particularly in the early evening in winter, when the moon is low in the sky, and can…
In Praise of the High Street
Remember your High Street. They have supported their communities for hundreds of years! In 2020, as we all were thrown into a world where simply going shopping became a rare…
Jubilee Fun – Queen Victoria’s lost crowns!
Queen Victoria wants to try on a new crown – she has so many, but she can’t find them! Hunt for them through the Judge’s period rooms to win yourself…
Spring Fundraising Concert
May 20th 2022
Two local choirs will be performing in a Spring Concert at St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne on Friday 20 May starting at 7.30pm in what promises to be a feast of…
Bertie Bunny’s Carrot Hunt
8th – 23rd April 2022 It’s been three years since we could let you hunt for Easter clues around the building and we’re so excited to welcome you back! Online…