after her coronation in 1837? Have a parliamentary meeting? Have tea with all the royal dignitaries? No – she gave her dog, Dash, a bath.
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…
Christmas Open Day
Come and see our 16ft Christmas tree, warm yourself in front of our roaring fires, learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and let our volunteers serve you delicious cakes and coffee…
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…
The passing of Elizabeth II
Occasionally, our building is reminded of its true importance to our historic county. A message from our town council: ‘A Proclamation for the new King will take place at…
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…
Summer Holiday Fun 2022
Objects about the house that really shouldn’t be there – what would the Judge say?! 19 things to hunt down in the Judge’s rooms – the only clues we give…
Fancy joining our team?
Want to join our team for summer 2022? We’re looking for someone to join us front of house July-Sept. We’re very friendly and it really is a rather fun place…
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…
Thank you for helping us achieve 25 wonderful years
A note of thanks on our 25th birthday to all of you who have supported us. On the 24th May 1997, actor Robert Hardy descended the steps of an 1860s…
The Thing About Things
October 1st 2021
The Thing About Things was a creative writing course inspired by The Judge’s Lodging and the objects in its collection. Participants were local people weathering lockdown during the pandemic. The…
Art@TheLodging
November 20th 2021
Over 20 artists take over the three storeys of The Judge’s Lodging in this stuning selling exhibition Featuring new work from all of the artists.
Half Term Halloween Trail
October 23rd 2021
Follow the trail around the Judge’s rooms to find spooky objects hidden all around. Win your own creepy craft to take home and make. Free on Friday 29th Oct if…
Re-opening at last!
The Judge’s Lodging re-opens on 12th August 2020. Boy, have we missed everyone! We’ve had to change our opening hours a bit, so see the new ones here If you…
2020 Events postponed
Events at The Judge’s Lodging are currently suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We will endeavour to entertain you as much as we can during this time. Our usual events…
Museum celebrates Welsh Government support
Museum Celebrates Welsh Government Support Press Release 27/8/19 The Judge’s Lodging may have seemed a little quiet to outsiders of late. They have been busy planning their new future, as…
Museum mourns loss of great actor and friend
PRESS RELEASE: The Judge’s Lodging museum, the award-winning historic courthouse and judge’s accommodation, has been hugely saddened by the passing of Robert Hardy, a wonderful actor, great mind and staunch…
Installation of the High Sheriff of Powys
This week, our building will be alive and buzzing with activity of a very special kind. The Installation of the High Sheriff of Powys takes place annually and is held…