Special Events

Another Brick in the Wall: half day experience of wall conservation 

This workshop is SOLD OUT. To ask to join a waiting list, please email museum.services@haringey.gov.uk 

• Friday 12 September

Celebrating Cloud Appreciation Day 2025

Clouds of Connection: An Open-Air Drawing Workshop with artist Ki Wong 

This workshop is SOLD OUT. To ask to join a waiting list, please email museum.services@haringey.gov.uk 

• Friday 12 September, 2pm to 4pm

Open House 2025

See how Bruce Castle and our neighbouring heritage sites are getting involved in this year's Open House Festival! 

Bruce Castle: Tours and More

• Sunday 14 and Sunday 21 September, 1pm to 4.30pm

Free, all welcome. No booking required, just drop-in!

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We are trying something a bit different this year by having Open House tours on two Sunday afternoons during the Open House Festival.

Both afternoons at Bruce Castle, you can enjoy the following:

• Visit our Old Kitchen Cafe for a drink and a snack between 1pm and 4.30pm (14 and 21 September)
• Free curator-led historical guided tours, every half hour. Drop-in and join a tour. (14 and 21 September)
• Meet conservation architects Rodney Melville Partnership, on hand to talk about our recent MEND restoration works at Bruce Castle. (14 September ONLY)
• Show & Tell - Meet the Project Manager (Haringey Council) & see the current restoration works of the C17 Boundary Wall by PAYE Stonework with SKK Design. (14 and 21 September)
• For families: we'll be offering our Mystery Manor Trail for free. Step back in time and explore the historic building, uncover hidden stories, and discover the past around every corner! Aimed at families with children aged 5 - 10 years old, the trail is a stickered activity booklet in which Wilbur the Wyvern, a dragon-like creature, guides families around the building. Pick up your free copy of the trail from the museum reception. (14 and 21 September)

For any queries, email museum.services@haringey.gov.uk

All Hallows Church

• Sunday 14 and Sunday 21 September

Free, all welcome. No booking required, just drop-in!

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Our medieval neighbour and Grade 2* listed All Hallows Church will also be welcoming visitors during Open House where you can see the glorious interiors of Haringey’s oldest building:

• Just pop in between 2pm and 5pm on Sunday 14 September and Sunday 21 September.
• Listen to the All Hallows Bell Ringers at 3pm on Sunday 21 September

Tottenham Cemetery

• Sunday 14 September

Free, all welcome. No booking required, just drop-in!

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The Friends of Tottenham Cemetery will have two free guided walks around the historic and peaceful Tottenham Cemetery on Sunday 14 September:

1. From the Andes to N17 - The Life & Work of John Eliot Howard. Sunday 14 September, 11am. Led by Ashley Grey. Meet outside The Chapel in Tottenham Cemetery 
2. Cemetery Symbols and Christograms. Sunday 14 September, 2pm. Led by Tony Ball. Meet outside The Chapel in Tottenham Cemetery.

Tower Gardens Estate

In addition to our talk at Bruce Castle on 5 September, Tower Gardens Estate is taking part in Open House Festival. If you are interested in exploring more around north Tottenham, do check out the free activities happening on neighbouring Tower Gardens Estate:

• Saturday 13 September, Tower Gardens Community Celebration, 12-5pm at 100 Tower Gardens Road
• Open House for Tower Gardens will be on Sunday 21 September with either a self-guided walking tour from 10am or an architect-led walking tour at 2pm (must be booked).

For the full programme visit the Tower Gardens page on the Open House website.

Haringey Age Well Festival 2025!

• Saturday 20 September, 12pm to 5pm

Free event in Bruce Castle Park. Organised by Haringey Council and Public Voice.

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Ray Swain Memorial Lecture: The Story of a House

• Thursday 25 September, 6pm. 

Free, all welcome. For full details and how to book, visit our talks page.