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We support Bassetlaw Museum in a range of different ways, including: funding new acquisitions; displays; special events and support for Museum events.

We invite local interest speakers to our meetings and also lead tours of the museum.

30/10/2026

Have you heard that Philip Jackson has agreed to become the Patron of the Friends of Bassetlaw Museum? The acclaimed, locally born actor visited Retford on Heritage Day in September and treated a small audience to a Question and Answer session. He grew up in Retford before leaving for Bristol University to study Drama and German. Possibly best known for his roles as Chief Inspector Japp in Agatha Christie’s ‘Poirot’ and Abbot Hugo in ‘Robin of Sherwood’. Philip has had an extensive career in film, television, stage, including the RSC, and radio. The films ‘Brassed Off’ and ‘Little Voice’ are memorable as are his drama and comedy appearances on Radio 4, most recently as Geoff in the third series of ‘The Break’.
It is unclear who is more delighted that Philip has agreed to become our Patron: The Friends for landing such a prestigious local figure or Philip who has said that it gives him another tangible connection with his home town. What is shared, is that we are all looking forward to working together to promote the aims of The Friends and the Museum.

15/09/2026

11/09/2026

The stage is being set, the gardens open in an hour at 5.30pm.

Tickets are still available on the door for to-night’s performance of The Great Gatsby. Come down to Bassetlaw Museum’s Gardens for a start time of 7.00pm

11/09/2026

The weather is looking good for this evening. Looking forward to a fantastic evening

A Reminder that 'This is My Theatre' will be bringing their adaptation of the Great Gatsby to Bassetlaw Museum Gardens TOMORROW NIGHT!
Step into the roaring 1920s, where the ch*****ne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure.
The Gardens open at 5.30pm with refreshments available from 5.45pm. The Show will start at at 7.00pm and will run through without an interval. Show duration 1hr 25min)
Bring your own picnic, your own chair, and, if you wish, your own bottle of fizz. The refreshments will be non-alcoholic but will include cake!
This is a bookable event. Tickets, which are selling fast, are available from: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cuemarketing/2240005 See less

10/09/2026

01/09/2026

Change of opening times at Bassetlaw Museum

Following the successful completion of a major project to protect and preserve our collections, we're pleased to announce a change to our opening times.

From Tue 1st September, we will be operating on two different opening schedules:

🕙 Standard Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10:00am to 4:45pm
The museum will be closed on Wednesdays during term time for collections, stores and outreach work.

🕙 Nottinghamshire School Holidays Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday
10:00am to 4:45pm

24/08/2026

A Reminder that 'This is My Theatre' will be bringing their adaptation of the Great Gatsby to the Bassetlaw Museum Gardens on 11th September. Step into the roaring 1920s, where the ch*****ne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure.

The Gardens open at 5.30pm with refreshments available from 5.45pm. The Show will start at at 7.00pm and will run through without an interval.

Bring your own picnic, your own chair and, if you wish, your own bottle of fizz. The refreshments will be non-alcoholic but will include cake.

This is a bookable vent. Tickets, which are selling fast, are available from: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cuemarketing/2240005

15/08/2026

Makers Market at Bassetlaw Museum from 10.00am to 3.00pm today. Local crafts waiting to welcome you. Come and have a look

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East Retford
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