Local history groups
Tower Lane, Warmley BS30 8XT
SGMRG is a voluntary organisation that relies on grants and donations from local people. Our membership is made up of archaeologists, surveyors, historians, engineers, cavers and those simply interested in finding more about what lies under their feet.
We have regular meetings, walks and talks including the opportunity to get involved in exploration, archaeology and resotoration work. If you would like more information contact the Chairman Roger Gosling by email or on 01454 883607.
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Kingswood Heritage Museum
The Museum is open from 11am to 5pm on the Sundays and Mondays of the May, Spring and August Bank Holidays. Admission £2.50, which includes entrance to the Warmley grottoes - not normally open to the public.
Kingswood Heritage Museum
A regular feature of the Spring (end of May) Bank Holidays is the very popular meeting of Douglas motorcycle enthusiasts. See dozens of vintage motocycles. Talk to their riders/owners. Watch as they move off on the Sunday at 12 noon to ride the old factory test route.
The Park Centre, Kingswood
My Life on the River Severn - Chris Witts
Visitors most welcome, £2.50, includes refreshments. For further information, call 0117 983 4692 or click below.
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group Outing
Afternoon Walk: Charterhouse (Mendip) led by Steve Tofts. For more information, please click below.
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Friends meetings are held at the Museum on the second Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December to plan fundraising and work co-ordination.
The Park Centre, Kingswood
Old Market to Kingswood and Hanham in old photographs - David Cheesley
Visitors most welcome, £2.50, includes refreshments. For further information, call 0117 983 4692 or click below.
The Park Centre, Kingswood
175th Anniversary of Bristol Zoo - talk, film, exhibits
Visitors most welcome, £2.50, includes refreshments. For further information, call 0117 983 4692 or click below.
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Friends meetings are held at the Museum on the second Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December to plan fundraising and work co-ordination.
Kingswood Heritage Museum
The Museum is open from 11am to 5pm on the August Bank Holiday. Admission £2.50, which includes entrance to the Warmley grottoes - not normally open to the public.
South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group: Oldwood Pits Set-Up Days
1st and 2nd September, Oldwood Pit, Oldwood Lane, Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy, BS37 7PZ (between Rangeworthy and north Yate)
Setting up for open days. For more information, please click below.
The Park Centre, Kingswood
The making of M Shed - Ray Barnett
Visitors most welcome, £2.50, includes refreshments. For further information, call 0117 983 4692 or click below.
The Park Centre, Kingswood
Gutenberg to Gates - Printing to Computers - Roy Ackrill
Visitors most welcome, £2.50, includes refreshments. For further information, call 0117 983 4692 or click below.
