LATEST NEWS & EVENTS AT COOKWORTHY MUSEUM

KINGSBRIDGE 1939-1945 : THE IMAGE AND THE PLACE

A photographic exhibition commemorating World War 2 and the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe.

Working in collaboration with Kingsbridge Sixth Form College Students. Funded by Arts Council, England. In the Duncombe Room.

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SIX WEEKS TO GO

This fascinating exhibition is about life in the South Hams during World War 2 as American troops evacuated whole villages – including Slapton and Blackawton – to enable them to partake in D-Day preparations. In the Lorenz Room.

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EVENTS 2026

QUIZ AT THE CREEKS : 26 FEBRUARY

A smashing quiz hosted at the Creek’s End pub in aid of the Museum. Starts 7.30 pm. £2 per person. Teams of up to six. See you there!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING : 11 MARCH

Calling Notice for the William Cookworthy Museum Society Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 3.30pm.

NURSERY PLATES : 17 APRIL

A talk by local author Chris Stephens on the link between books and pottery. Dodbrooke Hall 6.00pm (doors open 5.30pm). Tickets £5.00.

COOKWORTHY MUSEUM

Further details of our activities and events will appear here during the year. Please keep checking here to see what we are planning!

MUSIC EVENING : 20 JUNE

A super evening of folk music with local group Silvington. 6.00pm-9.00pm. Tickets £12.50 each to include cheese ploughman’s supper, cash bar and raffle.

KINGSBRIDGE SHOW : 5 SEPTEMBER

Come along and visit the Museum’s stand at the 2026 Kingsbridge Show. Guess the ‘odd object’ competition and more!

Parading prize-winning cattle at Kingsbridge Show

LOST TO THE SEA : 10 OCTOBER

A talk by author Lisa Woollett exploring communities lost to the sea (including Hallsands). Dodbrooke Hall 6.00pm (doors open 5.30pm). Tickets £5.00.

QUIZ & PASTY NIGHT : 7 NOVEMBER

Our fun ‘walkabout quiz’ taking you from room to room at the Museum. Tickets £10 per person (includes meat or veggie pasty) should be booked in advance from the Museum. Cash bar. Commences 7.00pm.

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