EVENTS

The Courtroom, Robing Room and Cells are available for private hire throughout the year. Get in touch for details and rates.

14th January 2025

'UNIFORM - An Essential Part of the Job'

 Open 10am – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday, from 14th January – 7th February.

Exhibition Extended until 21st February.

Free admission 

On display is a selection of some of the museum’s most precious historical police garments. 
The Guildhall was the one of the first purpose-built combined police station, fire station and courthouse in the country. It was built in 1848 on the orders of Francis Russell 7th Duke of Bedford, to cope with the rising crime rate in Tavistock brought on by the 19th century mining boom.
Today’s visitors to the Heritage Centre can see the original cells, go up the stairs into the court 'dock' and view this exhibition in the historic Courtroom. 
19th February 2025

Half Term Activity - Search for gemstones

Tavistock Heritage Trust's Discovery Group will be holding a family drop-in activity session suitable for children and adults in the Guildhall Courtroom from 10am -1pm.

This activity session includes;

• Search for gemstones
• Make a miner's helmet
• Identify that rock!

This session is suitable for all ages but children 11 years and under must be supervised by an adult.

The activities are free but donations of £1 per child to cover materials are welcomed.

Activities will take place at the back of the Guildhall Courtroom, general access is through the main Courtroom door.

28th February 2025

Courtroom talk - 'Myths and Legends of Tavistock'

Join Simon Dell for an illustrated talk entitled 'Myths and Legends of Tavistock'

In this talk Simon explores the little-known myths, legends and secrets from Tavistock’s rich heritage.

Doors open at 6:45pm and the talk starts at 7pm in the Courtroom. It is free to attend, although donations to the Guildhall Heritage Centre are always welcome.

28th March 2025

Courtroom talk - Dartmoor Georgian Improvers

Join Simon Dell for an illustrated talk entitled 'Dartmoor Georgian Improvers'.

More details to follow.

Talk starts at 7pm in the Courtroom. It is free to attend, although donations to the Guildhall Heritage Centre are always welcome.