Bourne Hall Museum is coming to Epsom Playhouse - Meet a Civil War Soldier - Wednesday 1st July 2pm
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled soon. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please keep an eye on our upcoming events for similar events happening.
Museum Kid's Club - More highwayman stories - Saturday 11 July 1.30 - 3pm
Caroline Baldock will be telling strange and exciting tales of highwaymen and their secret lives. Where did they go, what did they do – the thrill of the chase !!!!! The Golden Farmer, Swift Nic Nevison, Dick Turpin and more!
Recommended age 8 - 12+. Children must be supervised for the duration of the event.
For more details, contact: Susan Dalloe sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 020 8394 1734
Book your space here: Bourne Hall Museum Kid's Club - More Highwaymen Stories | Sessami or call 0208 393 9571
New Museum Exhibition - Play!! Celebration of Sports and Games in Epsom and Ewell - Free entry
Discover the sporting history of the borough in PLAY!!, a new exhibition at Bourne Hall Museum exploring the role of sports and games in the lives of local people over the years.
11 July – 29 August
Bourne Hall Museum, Ewell, Surrey, KT17 1UF
Free entry
For more information contact Susan Dalloe sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 020 8394 1734
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology with Bourne Hall Museum!
Excavating Ewell Talk - Tuesday 21 July 2 - 4pm - Free event!
Have you wondered what was here in Ewell before the village you see today? Join us for afternoon talks exploring the Roman… and later… sites of Church Meadow and Nescot.
Please note that this presentation will include images of human remains.
For more details, contact: Susan Dalloe sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 020 8394 1734
This is a free event, please book your space here: Excavating Ewell Talks | Sessami
Ashtead Roman Villa Talk - Thursday 23 July 2 - 3pm - Free event!
Discover the fascinating history of the Ashtead Roman villa, a unique and highly significant site first excavated in the 1920s and re-explored between 2006–2013. New findings reveal experimental Roman bath technology, rare architectural features, and evidence of a thriving tile and pottery industry linked to the wider region.
For more information, contact Susan Dalloe, 020 8394 1734 sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
This is a free event, please book your space here: Ashtead Roman Villa Talk | Sessami or call 020 8393 9571
Gladiators at the Sacred Spring - Saturday 25 July 11am - 4pm - Free event!
Did you know that the Roman road Stane Street once ran through Ewell? Archaeological discoveries in the area suggest that Romans not only travelled through here but may also have stopped at the very spring where Bourne Hall now stands.
To celebrate the Festival of Archaeology, authentic Roman re-enactors will be setting up camp at Bourne Hall, bringing history vividly to life. Visitors will have the chance to explore the camp, meet the re-enactors, and discover the fascinating details of everyday Roman life. Through engaging conversations, hands-on experiences, and small demonstrations, you’ll learn about everything from clothing and tools to customs and traditions, all showcased with carefully crafted replica artefacts.
Adding to the excitement, gladiator re-enactors in full costume will stage thrilling combat demonstrations, recreating the spectacle of a Roman arena. These performances offer a unique glimpse into one of the most iconic aspects of Roman culture.
This promises to be a fun, educational, and interactive day for all ages—celebrating Ewell’s rich historical connection to the Roman world and bringing our shared past to life.
For more information, contact Susan Dalloe sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk, 020 8394 1734.
History of Art minibus tour around Epsom and Ewell - Wednesday 19th August 10am - 3pm
Join Tricia for a fascinating exploration of sites associated with artists across the borough. What inspired Constable, Millais, Munnings , Holman Hunt and more to create seminal works from our landscape?
For more information, contact Susan Dalloe, 020 8394 1734 sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Book your tickets here: https://sessami.co/events/history-of-art-minibus or call 0208 393 9571
Heritage Open Days at Bourne Hall Museum
Book your tickets by following this link: https://sessami.co/EmoDSpuIfJgflQ7uaNajXRyHq9A3
Sunday 13 September 11am
Epsom salts and spa walk
Join Ian West on a guided walk exploring how the discovery of Epsom Salts transformed Epsom into a thriving spa town, uncovering its history, notable residents and surviving landmarks.
Monday 14 September 2pm
Everyday histories in Worcester Park from the Iron Age to the Computer Age talk
Join David Rymill for an illustrated journey through Worcester Park’s history, from early settlements and Nonsuch Palace to the railway, suburbia and pioneering local industries.
Tuesday 15 September 10am
Life on the Downs walk
Join former professional jockey Caroline Baldock for a guided walk of The Derby course, sharing its history, scandals and the evolution of the thoroughbred horse.
Wednesday 16 September 2pm
Lost buildings of Epsom talk
Join Ian West for an illustrated talk exploring how Epsom grew from a small settlement into a fashionable spa town, highlighting its historic buildings and changing townscape.
Thursday 17 September 10am
People and places walk
Join Ruth Munns for a fascinating walk through Ewell Village, uncovering its famous residents, local history and surprising stories from the past.
Thursday 17 September 2pm
Token Coins in Ewell and Epsom: A History Talk
Join Ian Franklin as he explores how people in Ewell and Epsom coped with coin shortages by creating and using their own currency - featuring local specimens, tokens and counterfeit coins.