Historical Talk: Excavating Oatlands Palace

An Elmbridge Museum talk to accompany the Excavating Oatlands exhibition on display at Walton Library. Discover the fascinating world of amateur archaeology and its crucial role in uncovering and preserving our local heritage. This captivating talk offers a glimpse into daily life at Oatlands Palace during the Tudor era, bringing history vividly to life and was so popular in May 2026, that we had to bring it back!

Delivered by Elmbridge Museum and hosted at Walton Library, this special event forms part of the Festival of Archaeology 2026—a celebration of our shared past you won’t want to miss. The talk ties in with a current Excavating Oatlands display at Walton Library and will explore the items on display in more detail. Key information about booking: Tickets are free – please click here to book (or visit Walton Library to book a ticket in person) Booking is essential Please book one ticket per person attending Please arrive 10 minutes early