Stratford Born & Bred – Brand New Exhibition!
This fantastic new oral history project explores the lives and memories of six Stratfordians who have lived in the town their whole lives. Exhibition open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 1:30-4:30pm.
What's On: Exhibitions
The Old Slaughterhouse hosts a diverse range of events, exhibitions and workshops which appeal to everyone from toddlers to pensioners. Come and visit us for wonderful things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon!
Lifting the Lid on Stratford’s Loos – Exhibition
Permanent exhibition - toilet gallery! Escape Arts invite you to their latest, albeit tongue-in-cheek exhibition located in the loo of the Old Slaughterhouse Heritage & Arts Centre. In this small, but perfectly formed space, you shall be made privy to Stratford-upon-Avon’s history of local latrines, head-line making toilet paper and poignant potty protests. From Stratford’s smallest gem, it’s Victorian gent's loo on Ely Street to toilet sit-ins at the heart of the community there is a lot to discover. You can even cast your eye over vintage sanitary-wear and advertisements whilst you ‘spend a penny’.
Yesterday & Today – Exhibition
Permanent exhibition - stair gallery. A stunning photography exhibition by Phil Williams, comparing pictures up to 150 years ago to pictures today.
Are you Being Served? – Exhibition
Permanent exhibition - upstairs gallery. A fascinating look at Stratford's much loved family run businesses that ran the town when our slaughterhouse was still operational.
A Journey Through Time – Exhibition
Permanent Exhibition - Let us take you on a Journey Through Time! In living memory, the Old Slaughterhouse is remembered as part of Hensons butchers, but research has shown that the site was also the home of a flax-dressers, a bakers, a shoemakers and even a Tudor pub! Come and explore the vast history of the site, alongside local and global events, with a focus on the Tudor pub.