The Centre
Located in the main High Street of this historic market town, the Heritage Centre is a museum of the town’s history from the Norman Conquest to the present day.
The Museum & Heritage Centre at Henley-in-Arden, near Stratford-upon-Avon, England is a unique facility made possible by the generosity of a former Lord of the Manor of Henley-in-Arden, Joseph Alexander Hardy of Pennsylvania and inaugurated by his daughter, Robin Hardy Freed, in November 1996.
Please take a look round our site. We look forward to welcoming you on a visit to the Centre very soon.
This Week in History
28th October 1928
On 28th October 1928 Lord of the Manor William John Fieldhouse died. He was born in Newport, Shropshire in 1857. His principal activities were with St Stephen's Wheel Works and Griffin Foundry in Birmingham. William was a great benefactor: he established several charities; donated generously to Stratford Hospital; and restored a number of old buildings in Henley including the Guild Hall and the Yew Trees. William Fieldhouse left the title of Lord of the Manor jointly to his son Ernest Fieldhouse and his daughter Mrs Nancy Barnard.
(William J Fieldhouse CBE, FSA, JP)
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Thursday 31 July 2025
The Heritage Centre will be part of the National scheme: Heritage Open Days 2025
Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
The Heritage Open Days event runs from Friday 12th until Sunday 21st September. The centre will be open normal opening hours but will be open longer on Saturday 13th September: 12 - 4pm. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/henley-in-arden-museum-heritage-centre.html
The Memorial Hall are also taking part in the Heritage Open Days scheme on Saturday 13th September 10 - 4. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/henley-in-arden-memorial-hall-2025.html
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