Upcoming Events
Cookham Chronicles: a Musical Performance
Past Events
History is Fun @ Cookham Festival
Step into the exciting world of history and archaeology with a fun-filled two-hour workshop run by the Friends of Cookham Abbey (FCA)—perfect for curious minds aged 8–16.Get ready for: Brand-new history and archaeology-themed games Creative hands-on activities to spark your imagination Virtual Reality experiences that bring amazing sites to life— including the fascinating Cookham Dig! It’s the perfect […]
Exhibition : River & Earth – Contemporary Art Meets Ancient Ground
A unique exhibition bringing together the work of six professional artists – Phyllida Shelley, Alice Hume, Sarah Lambert Gates, Kirsty Brooks, Jane Glennie, and Caroline Lamb – who have responded creatively to the ongoing archaeological excavation of Cookham Abbey, an early Anglo-Saxon monastic site. Each artist brings a different perspective and practice, exploring themes such as […]
Entwined Art Exhibition
An exhibition of prints, drawings and 3D work by Friends of Cookham Abbey – Artist in Residence Phyllida Shelley, inspired by the recent excavation of Cookham Abbey, an Anglo Saxon monastic settlement. Entwined celebrates the conclusion of CookhamDig25 – the archaeological excavation of Cookham Abbey led by the University of Reading in collaboration with local […]