Upcoming Events
Home Front Celebration
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
Experience a taste of everyday life in wartime Britain with fascinating displays and activities reflecting many aspects of the Home Front.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
Printing Weekend
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
See the Museum’s print workshop in action and have a go at making your own print!
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
Hands-On Half Term Family Day
Wednesday 29th May
This is a special day to mark National Family Week with craft activities, games and demonstrations for everyone to enjoy.
Wednesday 29th May
Amberley News
Sponsors of the Connected Earth Extension building project
The Museum is in the process of inviting organisations to sponsor the Connected Earth Exhibition Hall Extension project. We have 2 so far – Bryant Fixings of Horsham and Baqus Construction Consulting of Chichester.
Fundraising - Latest News
John Coates Charitable Trust have very generously supported Education@Amberley over a number of years and we are delighted to report that we have received a further cheque for £5000 from them.
Events
Event: Home Front Celebration
Date: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
Experience a taste of everyday life in wartime Britain with fascinating displays and activities reflecting many aspects of the Home Front.
Date: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
Experience a taste of everyday life in wartime Britain with fascinating displays and activities reflecting many aspects of the Home Front.
Event: Printing Weekend
Date: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
See the Museum’s print workshop in action and have a go at making your own print!
Date: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
See the Museum’s print workshop in action and have a go at making your own print!
Event: Hands-On Half Term Family Day
Date: Wednesday 29th May
This is a special day to mark National Family Week with craft activities, games and demonstrations for everyone to enjoy.
Date: Wednesday 29th May
This is a special day to mark National Family Week with craft activities, games and demonstrations for everyone to enjoy.
Event: Dads Can Do
Date: Sunday 16th June
Give Dad an extra special treat. Fun and challenging activities including; steer a steam engine, locomotive footplate rides and hands-on crafts.
Date: Sunday 16th June
Give Dad an extra special treat. Fun and challenging activities including; steer a steam engine, locomotive footplate rides and hands-on crafts.
Event: Summer Museum Working Day
Date: Sunday 16th June
See the Museum in action with an operating wood yard, steam engines and working exhibits
Date: Sunday 16th June
See the Museum in action with an operating wood yard, steam engines and working exhibits
Event: Fire and Commercial Vehicle Show
Date: Sunday 23rd June
A wonderful collection of commercial vehicles including emergency services vehicles and other interesting collections and exhibits.
Date: Sunday 23rd June
A wonderful collection of commercial vehicles including emergency services vehicles and other interesting collections and exhibits.
Event: Amberley Art and Music Festival
Date: Saturday 29th June
Enjoy special art exhibits, activities and musical performances to celebrate nature and industrial heritage working in harmony.
Date: Saturday 29th June
Enjoy special art exhibits, activities and musical performances to celebrate nature and industrial heritage working in harmony.
Event: Railway Gala Weekend
Date: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to see the Museum’s steam locomotive (Polar Bear) return to service as well as special guest locomotives.
Date: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to see the Museum’s steam locomotive (Polar Bear) return to service as well as special guest locomotives.
Event: Classic Car Summer Picnic
Date: Sunday 21st July
A delightful showcase of classic motor vehicles and accessories from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s with some owners in fashions from the period. Why not come in fancy dress from your favourite era?
Date: Sunday 21st July
A delightful showcase of classic motor vehicles and accessories from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s with some owners in fashions from the period. Why not come in fancy dress from your favourite era?
Event: August Activity Days
Date: Weds 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August
Summer fun activities for children come rain or shine including craft activities and historic transport rides.
Date: Weds 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August
Summer fun activities for children come rain or shine including craft activities and historic transport rides.
Event: Roaring Twenties
Date: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August
A delightful celebration of the 1920s with entertainment, vintage and steam vehicles plus much more!
Date: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August
A delightful celebration of the 1920s with entertainment, vintage and steam vehicles plus much more!
Event: Bank Holiday Story Book Day
Date: Monday 26th August
Fun for all the family with free entry for every child dressed as a storybook character
Date: Monday 26th August
Fun for all the family with free entry for every child dressed as a storybook character
Event: Ale at Amberley Beer Festival
Date: Friday 30th and Saturday 31st August
Sample a wide variety of ales, ciders, and perries and enjoy musical entertainment in unique, natural surroundings.
Date: Friday 30th and Saturday 31st August
Sample a wide variety of ales, ciders, and perries and enjoy musical entertainment in unique, natural surroundings.
Event: Craft and Food Fair
Date: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September
A wonderful opportunity to appreciate the best of local food and drink produce as well as craft stalls and demonstrations.
Date: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September
A wonderful opportunity to appreciate the best of local food and drink produce as well as craft stalls and demonstrations.
Event: Bus Show and Riders Day
Date: Sunday 15th September
See and ride on, a variety of buses from the past.
Date: Sunday 15th September
See and ride on, a variety of buses from the past.
Event: Autumn Vintage Vehicle Show
Date: Sunday 13th October
Grand end of season gathering of vintage cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, steam engines and more!
Date: Sunday 13th October
Grand end of season gathering of vintage cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, steam engines and more!
Event: Autumn Industrial Trains
Date: Sunday 20th October
A chance to see narrow gauge petrol, diesel, electric and steam locomotives in glorious motion before the season ends.
Date: Sunday 20th October
A chance to see narrow gauge petrol, diesel, electric and steam locomotives in glorious motion before the season ends.
Event: Hands-On Half Term
Date: Wednesday 30th October
Craft activities and demonstrations for accompanied children.
Date: Wednesday 30th October
Craft activities and demonstrations for accompanied children.
Event: Halloween Fun
Date: Thursday 31st October
Daytime Halloween themed activities and crafts for children including the Amberley Ghost Train ride.
Date: Thursday 31st October
Daytime Halloween themed activities and crafts for children including the Amberley Ghost Train ride.
Event: Autumn Crafts
Date: Sunday 3rd November
An end of season craft finale with many locally produced, handmade crafts with the chance to buy unique Christmas gifts and goodies.
Date: Sunday 3rd November
An end of season craft finale with many locally produced, handmade crafts with the chance to buy unique Christmas gifts and goodies.
