EVENTS

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

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
6th August 2025

Policing the Blitz and World War II

 A pop-up exhibition by the Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall called "Policing the Blitz and World War II" 

From the 6th August - 28th August

 
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