New Museum Exhibition - Play!! Celebration of Sports and Games in Epsom and Ewell - Free entry
Step into the world of sport, play and community in PLAY!, a vibrant new exhibition at Bourne Hall Museum celebrating the rich sporting heritage of Epsom and Ewell.
From traditional games to organised sports, discover how play has shaped the lives of local people across generations. Through fascinating objects and stories, PLAY! brings to life the passion, teamwork and spirit that sport inspires.
Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a history lover, or simply curious about the area’s past, this exhibition offers something for everyone.
Dates: 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
History of Art minibus tour around Epsom and Ewell - Wednesday 19th August 10am - 3pm
Join Tricia for a fascinating guided minibus tour exploring the artistic heritage of Epsom and Ewell. Discover the locations that inspired some of Britain’s most celebrated artists and uncover the stories behind the borough’s rich creative past.
Travelling across the area, you’ll visit sites associated with renowned figures such as Constable, Millais, Munnings and Holman Hunt. What was it about these landscapes that captured their imagination? How did Epsom and Ewell influence the creation of their most important works?
Led on behalf of Bourne Hall Museum, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the area through the eyes of great artists and discover its artistic heritage from a fresh perspective.
Perfect for art lovers and the curious alike, this is a wonderful chance to explore the area from a fresh perspective.
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
Museum Kids Club - Victorian Shopping - Saturday 12th September 1- 2.30pm
Step into the world of shopping and trading at this fun, hands-on Kids’ Club session. Become a shopkeeper or a customer and decide what you would sell, buy and even eat!
A fun and educational activity for curious young minds, packed with imaginative play and learning.
What will your shop sell? Come along and find out!
Recommended for children ages 8 - 12+
Children must be supervised for the duration of the event
For more information, contact Susan Dalloe, sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 020 8394 1734
Book your tickets here: https://sessami.co/events/victorian-shopping
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.
Museum Kids Club - Epsom Salts, Spa and Wallpaper - Saturday 10th October 1- 2.30pm
How did a cow discover Epsom Salts? What happened when Epsom was a Spa town? Find out more and design your very own wallpaper.
Recommended for children ages 8 - 12+
Children must be supervised for the duration of the event
For more information, contact Susan Dalloe, sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 020 8394 1734
Book your tickets here: Bourne Hall | Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, Epsom, UK | Sessami
Beauty. Scandal. Obsession. Annie Miller and the Pre-Raphaelites - Wednesday 14 October 2pm
Meet a Civil War Soldier - Wednesday 21 October 2.30pm
Museum Kids Club - Revisiting WW1 - Saturday 14 November 1- 2.30pm
Join us to listen to the Captain’s tales of the war, handle real equipment and uniform!
Recommended for children ages 8 - 12+
Children must be supervised for the duration of the event
For more information, contact Susan Dalloe, sdalloe@epsom-ewell.gov.uk 020 8394 1734
Book your tickets here: Bourne Hall | Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, Epsom, UK | Sessami