Unlock the Past,

Break the Curse,

and Escape the

Centurion’s Wrath!

This Halloween, the museum brings you The Centurion’s Curse Escape Room.

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Congleton Museum is a local museum in Congleton, Cheshire, covering the history of the town and surrounding areas, from the pre-historic period to the present day.

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The Centurion’s Curse

John Blackwood, a daring archaeologist has brought a haunted Roman ring to Congleton which has put a curse on the whole museum! Can you find the ring and lift the curse before the time runs out? Or will you suffer the same fate as Dr. Blackwood?

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Retail Tales: The History of Congleton’s Shops Through Time

Ever wondered what used to fill those empty retail units on the High Street? This talk sheds light on the history of Congleton’s shops throughout time.

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Our Disappearing Nature!

The Our Disappearing Nature project is based on Rev G Cartlidge’s book ‘History of Newbold Astbury’, which records flora growing locally in 1915. This project will survey the plants growing in Congleton from 2024-26 to see what has changed in the last century!

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