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.
William Henry Jones Drawings 1880-1887
William Henry Jones- Artist and Educator This exhibition is a simple homage to a man who loved to paint and who made a career out of sharing his passions by…
Art@TheLodging
November 20th 2021
Over 20 artists take over the three storeys of The Judge’s Lodging in this stuning selling exhibition Featuring new work from all of the artists.
Half Term Halloween Trail
October 23rd 2021
Follow the trail around the Judge’s rooms to find spooky objects hidden all around. Win your own creepy craft to take home and make. Free on Friday 29th Oct if…
Re-opening at last!
The Judge’s Lodging re-opens on 12th August 2020. Boy, have we missed everyone! We’ve had to change our opening hours a bit, so see the new ones here If you…
2020 Events postponed
Events at The Judge’s Lodging are currently suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We will endeavour to entertain you as much as we can during this time. Our usual events…
Museum celebrates Welsh Government support
Museum Celebrates Welsh Government Support Press Release 27/8/19 The Judge’s Lodging may have seemed a little quiet to outsiders of late. They have been busy planning their new future, as…
Museum mourns loss of great actor and friend
PRESS RELEASE: The Judge’s Lodging museum, the award-winning historic courthouse and judge’s accommodation, has been hugely saddened by the passing of Robert Hardy, a wonderful actor, great mind and staunch…
Installation of the High Sheriff of Powys
This week, our building will be alive and buzzing with activity of a very special kind. The Installation of the High Sheriff of Powys takes place annually and is held…
A Job to support the Judge!
The Judge’s Lodging in the heart of Presteigne has always brought visitors to the community, and has also benefited from the community for years. Now more than ever there are…
Opening our doors with HLF this year!
Press Release The Judge’s Lodging opens its doors with Heritage Lottery Fund this year Since the doors to Radnorshire’s Shire Hall re-opened in 1997, the Judge’s Lodging has been a…
New Board seeks to raise the bar!
The Judge’s Lodging in Presteigne has recruited a fresh board of Trustees as it moves into a new phase of development. Since its opening in 1997, the former Radnorshire Shire…
Humbling Hudson’s Heritage Awards second
PRESS RELEASE: The Judge’s Lodging awarded Second Place at the Hudson’s Heritage Awards 2016 The Judge’s Lodging in Presteigne had a rather special start to its season this year. Whilst…
Student Conservator of the Year award!
“…an impressive and complex project which had a great impact on a small museum. Significant in terms of the methodology used and exceptionally well researched, the project speaks to the…
Ethiopian Emperor’s shield causing excitement
PRESS RELEASE The Judge’s Lodging is very excited to discover that a young museum conservator, who recently worked on a project with them, has been shortlisted to the final…
The Judge’s Lodging brings Napoleon to Powys!
PRESS RELEASE Napoleon & Powys is the exciting new exhibition recently opened at The Judge’s Lodging, focussing on the effects of the Napoleonic Wars, which 200 years ago were brought…
Presteigne & The Great War
Our World War One project is now officially underway. If you or your family are, or were, from the Presteigne area, please do get involved!
Britain’s Best Hidden Gem – it’s official!
The Judge’s Lodging in Presteigne has won the award for Best Hidden Gem in the UK’s Hudson’s Heritage Awards 2014. The winners of the 2014 Hudson’s Heritage Awards were revealed…