What's On

Sunday 26 July
From Tyrley to Town
Guided walk, 2pm–4.30pm, starts at Tyrley Locks  NB This walk is not circular.
Follow the canal from Tyrley to Market Drayton, exploring locks, bridges and hidden traces of the waterway's past. Discover how the canal shaped the town and connected local people and businesses to the wider world. Please note that this walk is not circular and participants will need to make their own way back. One section of towpath near Tyrley is often muddy, so suitable footwear is recommended.
Guide: Kath Irving
Booking: £5, book at the Museum or via Eventbrite. 

Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August
Market Drayton's Historic Pubs
Exhibition
A special exhibition featuring photographs from local historic image collector Jane Moore, together with pub and brewing artefacts, local stories and historical information.
Venue: The new museum space at The Stag.
Booking: No booking necessary, FREE to attend (donations appreciated).

Saturday 8 August
Historic Pub Tour - Route A
Guided walk, 3pm–7pm, starts at museum
Explore the history of some of Market Drayton's best-loved public houses.
The tour includes tasting samples. Participants are responsible for purchasing any additional drinks during the walk.
Guides: James and Helen McCabe
Booking: £5, book at the Museum, with Make it Market Drayton or via Eventbrite. 

Sunday 9 August
Drayton's Great Fires
Guided walk, 2pm–3pm, starts at museum
Marking the anniversary of the Great Fire of Drayton of 10 August 1651, this walk explores a series of devastating fires that shaped the town's history.
Guide: Tamasin Wedgwood
Booking: £5, book at the Museum, or via Eventbrite.

Sunday 23 August
Hidden in Plain Sight - Part 2
Guided walk, 2pm–3pm, starts at museum
Discover more of Market Drayton's overlooked historical features and hidden details.
Those who joined Part 1 in May will enjoy seeing the rest of the story, but newcomers are equally welcome.
Guide: Kath Irving
Booking: £5, book at the Museum, or via Eventbrite.

Sunday 30 August
Historic Pub Tour  - Route B
Guided walk, 3pm–7pm, starts at The Kings Head,  Little Drayton
A completely new pub walk.  Join James and Helen McCabe to explore Little Drayton's pub heritage.  The tour includes tasting samples. Participants are responsible for purchasing any additional drinks during the walk.
Guides: James and Helen McCabe
Booking: £5, book at the Museum, with Make it Market Drayton or via Eventbrite. 

Sunday 6 September
The Skeleton in Drayton's Closet
Guided walk, 2pm–3pm, starts at museum
An investigation into one of Market Drayton's most notorious murder conspiracies.
Guide: Tamasin Wedgwood
Booking: £5, book at the Museum, or via Eventbrite.

Sunday 13 September
The Famous, the Infamous and Forgotten Heroes
Guided walk, 2pm–3pm, starts at museum
Meet some of Market Drayton's most celebrated, notorious and remarkable residents, including those who deserve to be remembered more widely.
Guide: David Knight
Booking: £5, book at the Museum, or via Eventbrite.

Sunday 27 September
Gingerbread Walk
Guided walk, 2pm–3pm, starts at museum
To Celebrate Ginger and Spice, join us on a gentle stroll around the town, visiting the sites of some of the oldest bakeries and learning the history of local Gingerbread.
Guide: David Knight
Booking: £5, book at the Museum, or via Eventbrite.