Upcoming Events
November 2026
Lunar Lecture Elizabeth Hervey: 18th-century socialite, romantic novelist, traveller, gardener and talented designer.
Join us for this fascinating lecture by Dr Dianne Barre as she vividly describes the life and times of Elizabeth Hervey: 18th-century socialite, romantic novelist, traveller, gardener and talented designer. Learn more about a woman who married a gambler forced to flee the country to avoid his creditors, and who then had a scandalous affair with a radical poet. From family feuds to horrific Georgian medical remedies, Hervey's recently discovered private journals give us a lively and entertaining window…
Find out more »December 2026
Christmas Past with Sheelagh James
Did Oliver Cromwell ban Christmas? Was Queen Victoria the first queen to have a Christmas tree in a royal residence? Which king first ate turkey at Christmas? And how have other cultures and empires left their mark on Christmas today? These and many more questions are answered in 'Christmas Past', a festive look at the development of Christmas throughout the ages.
Find out more »Dr Darwin’s Birthday Bash
Come along and help celebrate Dr Darwin's Birthday. Free Entry To The Museum. Plant Stall. Children's Crafts. Consult the Apothecary. Tombola. Cellar Tour (£4). Dress As A Georgian Photo Opportunity. Meet Dr & Mrs Darwin. Refreshments On Sale. Guess The Name Of The Georgian Bear. Cake Cutting Midday.
Find out more »January 2027
The WW2 Spy Princess
In 2014, Noor Inayat Khan (1914 – 1944) was featured on a Royal Mail stamp. But who was this WW2 British-Indian secret agent and princess? Returning to the theme of princesses, join Sundeep Braich for an exploration of the life, courage, and sacrifice of The WW2 Spy Princess.
Find out more »The Cavalry in the 18th Century
A talk by Rob Elliott 18th Century re-enactor and historian, specialising in the War of Austrian Succession, the Seven Years War and the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion & Lichfield’s role in it. In addition to the talk there will be a selection of period clothing, weaponry and accoutrements to examine.
Find out more »