Wotton Heritage Centre

08/09/2026

We are taking part in the Gloucester History Festival this year presenting the story of writer Sophie Gaudier Brzeska, a former resident of Wotton-under-Edge, in the Scriptorium on Tuesday 15th September at 3.15pm

07/09/2026

Heritage Open Days this coming weekend and beyond

Free events and entry as part of England’s largest festival of history and culture.

Newark Park 12 September
Stokescroft, Cossack Square, (drop in) 12 September
The Hill hosted by Stroud Freemasons 12 September
Nailsworth Quaker Meeting house 12 September
Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse 12 September
Gigg Mill and Dunkirk Mill, 12 and 13 September
St Mary’s Kingswood 12 September
A Chimney Pot Spotters Guide to Stroud 18 September
Prehistoric Earthworks of Randwick Hill 19 Sept
Woodchester Mansion, 19 September

To find out more and to book if required:

Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.

05/09/2026

Random question to you all...... does anyone have a photo of Market Steeet in the 70s where there was once a white elephant statue in the archway next to the swan pub? If you have, can you let us know or simply send us a copy please? Many thanks

03/09/2026

Changes to our Autumn schedule of talks for the Historical Society members, guests and visitors. We look forward to seeing you there. 🙂More information on the website https://www.wottonheritage.com/lectures

30/08/2026

The Wotton Heritage Centre will be open today, Sunday 30th August from 12.00 and tomorrow, Bank Holiday .Monday from 10.30am.

23/08/2026

https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/autumn-2026/

Please donate Autumn Festival 2026 Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 September   Autumn Festival 2026Quench your curiosity with 150 fascinating speakers joining us this September including Tony Robinson, Caroline Quentin, Jung Chang, Dan Jones, David Olusoga, Penny Mordaunt, Michael Wood, Nicholas Crane, Am...

23/08/2026

We have been invited to speak at the Gloucester History Festival this year and will give a talk on one of our most popular features on display. The Sophie Gaudier Brzeska exhibit will be available to view for a few more weeks.
More details on the Festival itself will follow soon.
We have free Festival booklets at the Heritage Centre available now.

09/08/2026

View from the top of St. Mary's Church tower over looking Potters Pond. Does anyone have memories of this view. No Court Orchard or Jays Mead at this point.