Events
Bruce Castle Museum
Admission is free to all events. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm - 5pm.
Please note, we are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.
Free family art and craft activities
Drop-in every Sunday 2pm - 4pm.
(and also on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during school holidays).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday 5 July | X marks the spot Find out the history behind treasure maps and then plot your own treasure trail. |
| Sunday 12 July | The Lord’s Manor Explore the oldest map of Haringey, search for local landmarks, and recreate 17th century Tottenham in a 3D model. |
| Sunday 19 July | All aboard Use our collection of maps to find out how the railways changed Haringey, and make your own steam locomotive. |
Events
There are no events currently planned. See below for exhibitions and talks.
|Back to topExhibitions
The Art Of Spin
20 May to end of 30 August
A colourful display of paintings for sale by spin-art specialists Michael and Michelle Janes, to benefit the Mayor of Haringey's chosen charity, the Alzheimer's Society.
Old kitchen, ground floor.
The Hoffmann Foundation for Autism Prize for Drawing and Painting 2009
Wednesday 1 April - 26 July 2009
Includes work from around the country and also from schools in Haringey, including Moselle School in Tottenham, which has been delivering an education service to pupils with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome for over 40 years.
John Bonny's Rural Tottenham
29 July - 28 September 2009
Re-discover the old countryside of Tottenham through the beautiful paintings of local artist John Bonny, from the late 19th and early 20th centuries
first floor front gallery
Our Back Yard
29 July to end December 2009
Local artists – past & present - reveal the often ignored views of back gardens in Haringey. Includes the work of Fred Mitchell, Moshe Galili, Philip Diggle, Steve Amor, Inga Bystram & Henry Jacobs.
first floor back gallery
Carnival: Roots & Rhythm
extended
until end of summer 2009
A display about the origins and spectacle of carnival.
Ground Floor, East-wing Gallery.
Haringey's Woods: Archives and Photographs
Find out about archives across London and the Access to Archives (A2A) project.
For more details on the A2A project just click on the Access to Archives link in the external links section at the bottom of the page.
Ground Floor, West Stairs Area.
Evening talks
Programme supported by the Friends of Bruce Castle. Doors open at 7pm. Refreshments available. Car park.
English Reformation: Turbulent Tudor Religion
Wednesday 29 July 2009 
Father James Hill, Curate of St Paul's Church Tottenham investigates how Henry VIII changed the Church in England. The talk includes a visit to All Hallows Church and its Tudor porch.
Munch 'n Listen Lunchtime Talks
Bring your lunch and listen to our free lunchtime talks at 12.15pm. Doors open at 12 noon for tea and a biscuit..
Wild about Birds

Monday 27 July 2009
A guided walk observing birds and butterflies in Bruce Castle Park, with local acclaimed wildlife photographer David Cottridge, Secretary of the Friends of Tottenham Marshes
Other Information
Untold London
Untold London is a valuable resource for exploring London’s hidden histories of our diverse communities. Click onto the link in the external links section below to discover more about exhibitions, events and collections including material from Bruce Castle Museum.
|Back to top| Filename | Filetype | Size |
|---|---|---|
| local history publications list.pdf | 167K | |
| PDF documents require Adobe Acrobat reader. Please click here to download. | ||
Useful External Links
The following links are not part of the Haringey Council website. Please read our legal disclaimer before using these links
- Moving Here
- Access to Archives
- Bernie Grant Archive
- The ART Fund
- The Tottenham Outrage 1909
- Official Black History Month website
- The British Library Learning Programme
- Untold London
- Journey Planner London Transport (TFL)
Page Last Updated: 2 July 2009
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