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.
Summer Holiday Fun!
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20th July – 1st September 2024 Someone’s been at it again – sneaking into the Judge’s rooms and putting down all sorts of things that shouldn’t be there. The Judge…
Dracula: Evil Never Dies
November 30th 2024![](https://www.judgeslodging.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Drac-6-600x460.jpg)
We welcome back Don’t Go Into The Cellar Theatre for our ever-popular Winter chiller evening. Warming fires and festive drinks to revive you, served under the 16 foot Christmas tree….
Yn newydd ar gyfer 2024!
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Taith sain Gymraeg newydd, gyda chast dan arweiniad y comedïwr a darlledwr, Tudur Owen. New for 2024! Welsh language audiotour, with a cast led by comedian and broadcaster Tudur…
The Hound of the Baskervilles
May 17th 2024![](https://www.judgeslodging.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SHMX1-600x460.jpg)
Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound! Don’t Go Into The Cellar Theare return for a night of Holmes suspense in the atmospheric Judge’s Dining Room. In this…
Festive Open Day
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Join us for our annual open day – the great Christmas tree will be up, the fires will be roaring, and there will be plenty to entertain you as you…
The Pumpkin Patch Mystery
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Half term fun – find the pumpkins so the Judge can have his favourite soup!
Community Ownership Fund success!
September 29th 2023![](https://www.judgeslodging.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/384098898_707158354790005_8095229494007662524_n-600x460.jpg)
On Thursday 26th September 2023, we were host to a visit from Secretary of State for Wales, David TC Davies, with Fay Jones, MP for Brecon & Radnorshire. This celebrated…
If you come my way…
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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![](https://www.judgeslodging.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dickens-4-Copy-2-600x460.jpg)
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
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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![](https://www.judgeslodging.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Raffles-2-600x460.jpg)
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
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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…
Christmas Open Day
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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
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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…