The name given to the tight trousers worn by some Regency gentlemen, such as the notorious Beau Brummell and his ‘dandy’ followers, as they showed off their leg muscles.
Christmas Open Day
December 7th 2024
Join us for our annual festive open day, with a chance to wander the house, discover more about Victorian Christmas, and marvel at our huge tree, then warm yourself in…
Charity Shop Sale
November 23rd 2024
We will be at the charity shop in Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells from Mon 25th – Friday 29th November. Do pop in to see us and grab yourself a bargain…
Half-Term Haunted Halloween!
As the Autumn nights draw in and the house takes on a darker gloom, search the rooms by the light of flickering gas and oil to find spooky objects and…
Summer Holiday Fun!
20th July – 1st September 2024 Someone’s been at it again – sneaking into the Judge’s rooms and putting down all sorts of things that shouldn’t be there. The Judge…
Dracula: Evil Never Dies
November 30th 2024
We welcome back Don’t Go Into The Cellar Theatre for our ever-popular Winter chiller evening. Warming fires and festive drinks to revive you, served under the 16 foot Christmas tree….
Yn newydd ar gyfer 2024!
Taith sain Gymraeg newydd, gyda chast dan arweiniad y comedïwr a darlledwr, Tudur Owen. New for 2024! Welsh language audiotour, with a cast led by comedian and broadcaster Tudur…
The Hound of the Baskervilles
May 17th 2024
Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound! Don’t Go Into The Cellar Theare return for a night of Holmes suspense in the atmospheric Judge’s Dining Room. In this…
Festive Open Day
November 25th 2023
Join us for our annual open day – the great Christmas tree will be up, the fires will be roaring, and there will be plenty to entertain you as you…
Community Ownership Fund success!
September 29th 2023
On Thursday 26th September 2023, we were host to a visit from Secretary of State for Wales, David TC Davies, with Fay Jones, MP for Brecon & Radnorshire. This celebrated…
If you come my way…
September 20th 2023
In Summer 2023, pupils from our two local schools – Presteigne Primary School and John Beddoes High School – joined museum staff on a creative journey through some of the…
Raffles: The Gentleman Thief
March 25th 2023
Written by E.W. Hornung (Arthur Conan Doyle’s brother-in-law), A.J. Raffles was the Edwardian era’s most celebrated gentleman thief. In a series of highly entertaining tales, the suave cat-burglar thrilled and charmed readers…
Christmas Open Day
Come and see our 16ft Christmas tree, warm yourself in front of our roaring fires, learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and let our volunteers serve you delicious cakes and coffee…
Strictly Sherlock
Join the king of the detectives as he brings to life some of his greatest and most baffling cases. This original one-man show has been adapted from the originals written…
The passing of Elizabeth II
Occasionally, our building is reminded of its true importance to our historic county. A message from our town council: ‘A Proclamation for the new King will take place at…