Hidden in the Store: Curator-Led Tour of the Herefordshire Hoard
About This Event
Join our expert curators for a special after-hours tour of the History Store, where you’ll come face-to-face with fascinating objects not currently on public display—including the Herefordshire Hoard, one of the most important Viking finds in Western Britain.
📜 Discover Anglo-Saxon artefacts and their stories 🗝️ Learn about the hoard’s discovery and historical impact 🕯️ Explore rarely seen objects and museum highlights
This is a rare chance to experience the atmosphere of the store, ask questions, and learn directly from the people who care for the collections.
About the Hoard The Herefordshire Hoard is one of the most significant Viking treasures ever discovered in Western Britain. Among the finds recovered so far are a gold arm bangle with an animal head clasp, a crystal pendant in a gold setting, a gold octagonal ring, and a silver ingot.
The hoard’s story is also a legal one—it was uncovered through illegal metal detecting, leading to the UK’s largest-ever police heritage crime investigation. Several individuals received long custodial sentences, and the search for the rest of the hoard continues today.
Admission / Ticket Info:
Free, drop-in event. Places are limited so arrive early.
Disabled Access:
The History Store is designed with accessibility in mind, providing level access throughout the building and accommodating visitors with a variety of needs.
An access guide and visual story for neurodiverse children are available on our website.
Disabled Facilities:
- Level access
- Accessible lift
- Hearing loop
- Designated spend area located at the rear of the building.
- Accessible toilet
