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EVENTS
The Courtroom, Robing Room and Cells are available for private hire throughout the year. Get in touch for details and rates.
26th
July 2025
Heritage Fair, 10am - 3pm
Come and meet some of the amazing people behind some of the fantastic heritage projects and activities in our area, and find out a little bit more about how Tavistock’s heritage shaped how we live today, and the exciting heritage plans for the future.
Ever thought of getting involved? This is the perfect opportunity to connect with others, and discover how you can utilise your passion and talents to help maintain and develop heritage projects around our beautiful town.
Looking for something to do with the children? Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discovery Team will be inspiring the next generation with their ever-popular activity sessions.
Join us at the Heritage Fair here in the Guildhall Heritage Centre on Saturday 26th July. For more information please contact us - guildhall@tavistock.gov.uk
30th
July 2025
Summer Activities - All at Sea
Summer Activities for Children
Every Wednesday during the Summer Holidays from 10.00am – 1.00pm
Free entry with a suggested donation of £1 per child to cover materials.
Wed. 30th July – All at Sea
Calling all pirates… make a hat & map then go on a treasure hunt!
- Suitable for Primary aged children
- Children must be supervised by an adult
- Activities taking place at the back of the Courtroom
Activities run by Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discovery Team: discovery@heritageintavistock.org
6th
August 2025
Summer Activities - William Morris Designs
Summer Activities for Children
Every Wednesday during the Summer Holidays from 10.00am – 1.00pm
Free entry with a suggested donation of £1 per child to cover materials.
Wed 6th August - William Morris Designs
A creative session based on the work of a designer with local connections
- Suitable for Primary aged children
- Children must be supervised by an adult
- Activities taking place at the back of the Courtroom
Activities run by Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discovery Team: discovery@heritageintavistock.org
8th
August 2025
Courtroom talk - "Cornish Rebellions"
Join Simon Dell for an illustrated talk entitled 'Cornish Rebellions'.
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.
13th
August 2025
Summer Activities - Getting Inventive
Summer Activities for Children
Every Wednesday during the Summer Holidays from 10.00am – 1.00pm
Free entry with a suggested donation of £1 per child to cover materials.
Wednesday 13th August – Getting Inventive
Look at some ingenious mining inventions and have a go at making your own
- Suitable for Primary aged children
- Children must be supervised by an adult
- Activities taking place at the back of the Courtroom
Activities run by Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discovery Team: discovery@heritageintavistock.org
20th
August 2025
Summer Activities - You're Under Arrest
Summer Activities for Children
Every Wednesday during the Summer Holidays from 10.00am – 1.00pm
Free entry with a suggested donation of £1 per child to cover materials.
Wednesday 20th August - You're Under Arrest
Enter the scene of Crime and Policing in our Victorian Courtroom setting.
Activities run by Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discovery Team: discovery@heritageintavistock.org
27th
August 2025
Summer Activities - Down the Mine
Summer Activities for Children
Every Wednesday during the Summer Holidays from 10.00am – 1.00pm
Free entry with a suggested donation of £1 per child to cover materials.
Wednesday 27th August - Down the Mine
Fun and games - finding out more about what is
under the ground around Tavistock
Activities run by Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discovery Team: discovery@heritageintavistock.org
5th
September 2025
Courtroom talk - "Dartmoor Tyrwhitts Tramway"
Join Simon Dell for an illustrated talk entitled 'Dartmoor Tyrwhitts Tramway'.
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.
17th
October 2025
Courtroom talk - "Policing the Peninsula"
Join Simon Dell for an illustrated talk entitled "Policing the Peninsula".
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.
21st
November 2025
Courtroom talk - "Devon Murders"
Join Simon Dell for an illustrated talk entitled "Devon Murders".
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.
19th
December 2025
Courtroom talk - 'Dartmoor Sett Makers Bankers'.
Join Simon Dell for an illustrated talk entitled 'Dartmoor Sett Makers Bankers'.
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.
