What’s On
Sculpture Exhibition
‘But Why Think? Why not Try the Experiment?’ - April - September
An exhibition showing work inspired by Edward Jenner by local sculptors from the Cotswold Sculptors Association
13.04.25—13.09.25 - Free admission with Museum entry
Making Art Walks with Martin Clarke
Short walks with 15 minute times stops to explore your creativity - sculpture, painting, drawing, poetry, dance, short story, song - under the guidance of an experienced leader. Ends with a ‘show and tell’ in the Cyder House at Dr Jenner’s House.
Meet the Maker Week
Meet the Maker Week, a unique opportunity to talk to some of the exhibiting artists taking part in the sculpture exhibition in the gardens at Dr Jenner’s House.
Free event with museum entry.
Botanical Casting Free Drop-In Session
Botanical Casting Free Drop-In Session.
All welcome (no need to book). Explore the beautiful raised beds of the physic garden and area around the Temple of Vaccinia. Get inspired by the textures and shapes of the medicinal herbs. A delight for all the senses.
Making Art Walks with Martin Clarke
Along the Berkeley Jenner Trail, join this short walk with 15 minute timed stops to explore your creativity - sculpture, painting, drawing, poetry, dance, short story, song - under the guidance of an experienced leader. Ends with a ‘show and tell’ in the Cyder House at Dr Jenner’s House.
‘POX’ A New Play by Janet Bolam
An open air production with the Cotswold Players - August 14-16
This world premiere of a play written by Janet Bolam, has all the elements that will educate and entertain; drama, comedy and heartbreak. Set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries – the era of Jane Austin. This outdoor production is to be performed by the Cotswold Players in the very place where the discovery that changed the world happened.
Performances start at 7pm. £18.00
Ghost Stories - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
An Evening of Ghost Stories by M.R. James - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
Settle into the spooky season with Behind the Door Productions for a very special event, ‘An Evening of Ghost Stories by M. R. James' at Dr Jenner’s House.
21st October: In 'Whistle and I'll Come to You', a young professor, whilst walking in an English coastal village, stumbles upon a strange whistle. When blown, this sets in motion a chain of unexpected events.
22nd October: In 'A Warning to the curious', we follow Paxton, an archaeologist who inadvertently comes upon one of the three holy crowns of East Anglia. What he uncovers leads to something far more sinister...
Two performances each night at 18.00 and 20.00. Refreshment bar in the Cyder House from 17.00
A Christmas Carol - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
This festive season, join Behind the Door Productions at Dr Jenner’s House for a one-man performance of this Christmas classic. This highly immersive and atmospheric production of A Christmas Carol captures the joy, humour and darkness of the traditional piece. A true festive classic, told as Dickens did to friends and family at Christmastime, this one-man performance is not to be missed.
This is a candlelit performance taking place in the attic of Dr Jenner’s House. The price includes a mince pie and a festive drink.
The Jenner Jog 10k Road Race
The Jenner Jog will be returning March 1st 2026
This is a brand new UK Athletics measured 10k chip-timed road event starting here at the Museum. The run is along fairly flat country lanes and through the heart of Berkeley town, with a bespoke event medal included.
Dr Jenner's House Creative Retreat
Dr Jenner’s House Creative Retreat and Summer ReadingsWednesday 2 July 2025 (13:00 - 20:00)
Dialect is an inclusive literary development platform for rural and edgeland writers. Our home is in Gloucestershire but we reach rural writers all over the UK and beyond. Dialect is here to nurture talent, connect with communities and offer rural writers opportunities to share their work.
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front
Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail (May Half Term)
From Wednesday 21st May, join us for the Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne. This national family trail is inspired by Shrapnel Boys, a forthcoming novel by award-winning children’s author Jenny Pearson.
VE80 - Soldiers in the Attic. A temporary exhibition
VE80 - Soldiers in the Attic. A temporary exhibition open from Sunday 4th May to Wednesday 7th May
In honour of VE Day 80, Dr Jenner’s House is opening our attic for an exclusive look into the lives of those who lived and served here in Berkeley.
Come along to experience an untouched piece of history at The Chantry and see what our servicemen left behind when the war ended.