Events

Come and explore this special historic area around Bruce Castle, the Park, Church, Pub and Cemetery!

For a full programme, please visit our Special Events Page.

Free, all welcome. Refreshments included.

"The end of the Second World War was a massive relief, but it was not without its challenges and hardships - and for many a very changed world. Food rationing was not finally phased out until 1954, and city dwellers were confronted with bombsites, lost homes and lost buildings. For those of us who were children in the 1940s and 1950s, there was sweet rationing to be endured, when the occasional treat of a chocolate bar or a bag of boiled sweets was an exceptional pleasure.

Join us at Bruce Castle for morning tea and the opportunity to look at our collections and share stories.

May's theme for Dementia Action Week is: VE Day Commemorative Session

2025 marks 80 years since VE Day. We will be commemorating this special occasion through object handling with our museum and archive collections, sharing stories, and, of course, tea and cake.