Meet Kennet Valley Guild members and explore the Cloth Hall attic
West Berkshire Museum, 1 The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS
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.
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
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1030-1500
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1030-1500
Location & directions
West Berkshire Museum, 1 The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS
- Directions:
- West Berkshire Museum is located in the centre of Newbury, opposite Newbury Library and the bus station, and a stone's throw from the rail station, the Market Place and Northbrook Street (high street). The Museum is surrounded by paid car parks.
- Contact on day:
- West Berkshire Museum staff
- Telephone number:
- +441635519562
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Wheelchair access is available to the Cloth Hall (and KVGWSD members) but access to the Cloth Hall attic is only via a narrow and steep staircase. Numbers accessing the attic will be restricted and so you might need to wait a short time before visiting this area.
