Join us in Chew Magna for a free day of hands-on activities, live music, storytelling, screen printing, a treasure trail, and the chance to see real coins from the Chew Valley Hoard on display in the South West for the very first time.

Every Coin Tells a Story is created and produced by Valley Arts in partnership with South West Heritage Trust and forms part of the wider Chew Valley Hoard Project.

All ages | All free | All welcome

Free parking is available nearby. The event runs across Millennium Hall, the Upper and Lower Halls, and the courtyard.

Activities

Make, print, emboss… get creative! All activities are free, drop-in and running throughout the day, subject to materials.

Medieval Dress Up

Lower Hall

Step into the past! Dress up in medieval costume and have your photo taken.

Screen Printing

Courtyard

Print your own design inspired by the coins of Harold or William to take home.

Macro Photography

Millenium Hall

Get up close to tiny objects through macro photography and discover details you’d never normally see.

Mint Yourself

Millenium Hall

Take a side-profile self-portrait and turn yourself into a coin. Add your own edge inscription and take home a digital print.

Meet The Roman Baths Team

Lower Hall

Create your own coin badge, get stuck into our craft activities, and explore a fascinating handling collection featuring real objects discovered in and around the Chew Valley. A perfect mix of creativity, history, and discovery.

Coin Embossing

Millenium Hall Foyer

Create your own Hoard-inspired keepsake using embossing techniques, with support from artist Giuliana Terran.

Treasure Trail

Courtyard and Cemetary

Follow clues around the site, solve the trail and collect a special prize at the end! Collect your maps and prize at the central info hub.

Cafe

Millenium Hall

Tea, cake and friendly conversation throughout the day. Come and take a breather.