Summer - Autumn 2026 Programme

Summer - Autumn 2026 Programme

'Faces of the Somme' exhibition

1st July - 2nd December 2026

An exhibition of 130 objects exploring remarkable stories of Royal Warwickshire Regimental soldiers at one of the most defining campaigns of the First World War. An introductory film with words from leading historian Professor Gary Sheffield, sets the scene. Faces of the Somme: Stories of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in 1916 | The Fusilier Museum, Warwick

Heritage Open Days - Free Activities

11th September - 19th September (excluding 13th - 14th September)

A week of free activities based around the Somme 110 exhibition.

Plus, Friday, 18th September 1:30 - 2:30pm, a special talk by David Seeney on 'The Sinking of the Birkenhead' with remarkable stories and original objects connected to the disaster. See HOD Homepage

Talks Event: Somme Stories - Life On The Frontline in 1916

26th September, 11am - 3:15pm

An event supporting the Somme 110 exhibition with contributions by leading historians Peter Hart and Taff Gillingham. What was life really like on the frontline of one of the most devastating conflicts of the First World War. Book here, to find out: Somme Stories - Life On The Frontline 1916 | The Fusilier Museum, Warwick