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Explore the Cloth Hall attic and meet KVGWSD members

1 The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Meet members from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers who will show you some of the traditional skills associated with the original purpose of the seventeenth century Cloth Hall, and then explore the attic of the historic building.

Meet members from the KVGWSD who will show you some of the traditional skills (e.g. spinning and weaving) associated with the original purpose of the seventeenth century Cloth Hall.

Then explore the attic of the historic Cloth Hall – this part of the museum building is not usually open to visitors and can only be accessed by a narrow and steep staircase.

Do a self-guided tour of the attic and to help you better understand its unique history you'll be provided with an A3 laminated interpretation sheet telling you some of the Cloth Hall’s story.

Although this is a drop-in event, you might be asked to wait a short time to gain access to the attic, as the number of visitors will be restricted.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
1030-1500
Sunday 14 September:
1030-1500

Location & directions

1 The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS

Directions:
West Berkshire Museum is in central Newbury surrounded by paid public car parks and near to the bus station and Newbury Library.
Contact on day:
David Elliott
Telephone number:
+441635519562

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The Cloth Hall (where the KVGWSD members will be located) can be accessed by a lift. There is *no* lift to the Cloth Hall attic -- it can only be accessed by a narrow and fairly steep staircase.

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